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Painting your own home is a relatively simple DIY project. But if you’re short on time, not confident in your painting skills, or need a difficult-to-reach part of your home painted – such as a very high atrium or cathedral ceiling – it may be time to call in the professionals.
But you don’t just want to choose the interior painting service which offers you the lowest rate. In this article, we’ll go over 6 of the things you should be considering when hiring an interior painting service.
- Read Online Reviews And Shop Around – Contact At Least 3 Companies
Googling for local painters around you is a good place to start. You can check out reviews on websites like HomeAdvisor, Yelp, Google Reviews, Angie’s List, Facebook and more.
If you’re not sure where to start, you may also want to consider asking for recommendations from friends and family. This is another great way to identify potential painting contractors to work with.
Try to find at least 3 potential commercial painting companies to work with, as this will help you understand a reasonable price for your project, as well as the time frame in which you can expect it to be completed.
- Get A Written Estimate From Each Company
Ask for an estimate from each company. They should be able to provide you one for free with some basic information about your home – such as square footage of the room to be painted, and so on.
You want a breakdown of every cost associated with your project, including materials, tools and supplies, paint, labor for painting and surface preparation, the total number of coats of primer and paint, and so on.
Then, compare each estimate. This will help you make an informed decision. However, don’t make any decisions based solely on price just yet – move to step 3 first.
- Check Out Their Credentials And Past Work
Choosing the cheapest contractor is not always a good idea. Before you make any decisions about which company to use, you should ask for some references from past clients, as well as details about their credentials, and some photos of their past work.
This will help you understand what you’re paying for. It may be worth spending a bit more money on a company with fantastic references and a portfolio of great results – rather than choosing a lower-quality, inexpensive service provider.
- Double-Check The Contract
The contract should include all of the information about the contractor – their contact information, license number, address, phone numbers, and more. It should also include all of the details from the written estimate, and state clearly what is (and isn’t) included in the job.
And, before you sign, ask for a copy of the painter’s liability and workman’s compensation insurance, to make sure that they are covered, and you won’t be liable for any on-the-job accidents.
- Check For A Workmanship Guarantee
Most painting companies offer a workmanship guarantee, and will fix any issues like cracking, chipping, peeling, fading, and other such issues for up to 2 years after the job is completed. This is a good way to ensure that you get the most for your money, and will get high-quality services.
- Make A Down Payment
Usually, you’ll put about 10-15% of your money down before the job begins, and pay the rest at the end, when you’re satisfied with the results. This is fairly standard – so be wary of a company that asks you to put down a large down payment of 30%, 50% or more, or asks for all of the money up-front.
Get Your Project Started – And Enjoy The Results!
If you’ve taken the above 6 factors into consideration, you’ve partnered with a great interior painting service, and you can expect to be treated well throughout the entire process. Follow this guide, and you’ll be able to hire a painter with confidence. Get started today!
