Questions To Ask When Looking For An Exterior Painting Estimate
The house needs painting. Really, it does. You’ve put it off for years but you’re doing neither the exterior of your home nor its value any good. Yours is a pleasant, residential neighborhood. When one house starts to look less than well cared for, the tone of the street diminishes. Remember pride of ownership? Perhaps you’re thinking about renting or selling. The house will be valued on both its appearance and upkeep.
Where do you start? The same work will elicit widely different painting estimates from contractor to contractor. How do you know whether the company is neat, reliable, and careful? What about their track record? Will they have the most up to date knowledge about weatherproofing?
First, inquire of your friends and neighbors. Chances are someone will have secured an exterior painting estimate within a year. Ask detailed questions about the behavior of the painters and the quality of their work. Take a look at the house. Is yours similarly finished? Check out comparative consumer grading sites, like Angie’s List. If questions still persist, use the small business bureau, see whether the company has been Yelped. You can even ask for references. Due diligence will not only save you money, but it will also offer you peace of mind.
Home painting estimates can be tricky. Know what questions to ask when interviewing a contractor. Yes, it’s an interview. Exactly what needs to be done? Is sanding required? Is priming? How many men will they have on the job? When will they start? How long will it take? How does weather affect the schedule? What about follow-up? Estimates should be 100% free. Take bids from several painters. See how you react to them as people.
Have another pair of eyes check out the contract. What’s the payment schedule? What happens in the case of damage or inadequate work? Is the company insured? (Are you?) In experienced hands, the job can be without stress and the outcome satisfying. Now, pick a color.
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