Buying a house is probably the biggest investment anyone
will ever make in their lives. A lot of people spend several years working
extra jobs just to save enough money to get that dream house of theirs. Therefore, to make it all worth it, it is necessary
to know the most effective techniques when it comes to choosing the best people
to paint their houses.
Before hiring a painting contractor, you have to ask the
following questions in order to get to know them better and determine if they
are the perfect fit for the job.
Do you have insurance coverage?
The answer to this question should only be “yes.” If the
worker you are interviewing is not insured, there is no reason to take the
interview further. In cases of accidents and other incidents, the insurance can
offer protection not only to the painter, but also to you. You should ask for
copies of their liability insurance, workers compensation, contractor license,
and other related documents.
How many years of painting experience do you have?
It is recommended that you go for a contractor that has been
part of the industry for several years. Having that tenure in this business is
a good indication that the painting company has consistently provided quality
services. Also, do not hesitate to check out local painters in your area to
avail of more affordable rates and deals.
What type of preparation do you do before the actual painting?
There are different ways to paint a house, but not all
methods ensure long-lasting results. When hiring a painter, you have to know
what prep work they perform to guarantee top notch painting. Ideally, painting
contractors should wash the area that needs painting, scrape any impurities
off, sand, and then caulk. Skipping any one of these processes will lead to a less-than-satisfactory
painting job. Make it clear to the contractor that these are what you expect
them to do.
Now, if you want to cut your expenses, you should consider
doing the prep work yourself. These are not that difficult to do as long as you
have the necessary tools and equipment to implement them.
When can you start painting and how long will it take to complete the
job?
If you need to get your house painted right away, you need a
contractor that can start immediately.
Any contractor that cannot begin as soon as possible has to be taken off
your list.
The amount of time it takes to paint a house depends on the
contractor. Even if you have a mansion, the job may take only a few weeks if
the painting company sends out several people to work on it. Smaller companies
may not have enough workers available so painting may take a bit longer. It is
up to you --- how long you are willing to wait and how soon you want the
project to be completed.
Who will do the actual painting of my house?
The person that you might talk to the first time you contact
a painting company may not be the person who will do the actual house painting.
So, you should ask for the background, credentials, work history, and
experience of the painting crew that will work on your house. Many painting
companies provide special training to their employees, so you will most likely
not have to deal with a major issue regarding inexperience.
How much will it cost me?
The cost of painting your house depends on its size, amount
of prep work that needs to be carried out, and many other factors. Therefore,
you should have a discussion with the contractor on the estimates of every
service that they will be implementing during the entire painting process. They
should physically come and inspect your house to provide a good estimate of the
cost.
Extra Tip
It will not hurt to do some research and look up
testimonials and feedback of the past customers of the painting companies that
you have on your list. Nowadays, this can easily be done online since almost
all of these businesses have their own websites and there are also sites
created specifically for listings for painting services. Reading these reviews
will greatly help you narrow down that list and land the perfect house painter.
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