Things to look for before hiring a house painting contractor.
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House painting is not something you would like to repeat every year. It is a lengthy and cumbersome process that most homeowners undertake only once in 5 to10 years. If you are also planning to have the interiors or exteriors of your house painted, you need to make sure that the job is done by experienced professionals only, who can handle your painting project with dexterity. You must not trust any house painter who quotes the lowest price for your paint job. There are several things you need to look out for before you finalize a house painter.
Reputation
This is one of the most important things you must consider while looking for a house painter. If they are professional and experienced, they must be having a website where you can read reviews from their past customers. Going through a few of them will give you an idea about their quality of work and their attitude towards their clients. Also, check out some photos that their past clients must have posted of their work. See whether the majority of their clients are satisfied with their work or not. If they don’t have a website, you can also find such reviews on their social media handles and online forums.
Type and quality of materials used by them
A house painting job can turn out to be a success and last long only if the house painters use high quality paints, materials, and tools only. Before hiring a painting contractor, ask them which materials they will use, what brand of pants they will use, and do they have the latest tools and equipment to get the job done efficiently and quickly. If they have been in the industry for quite some years now, they will be able to procure high quality branded products for your job at cheaper prices than the market rate.
Warranty on the paint job
Another thing you must look for in a house painting contractor is whether they provide any warranty on their work or not. Peeling issues are very common during the first few months of having the house painted. Make sure that the painter provides a warranty of at least one year, and if the peeling takes place within this period, they must come and fix it without any extra charges. Some reliable house painters who are confident about their work do not hesitate to give 2-3 years of warranty on their job.
Timely work completion
When the house painter comes to your place, they will assess the size of your house and the painting job that needs to be done. Depending on that, they will give you a deadline within which they will complete your house painting project. Since your entire house will stay in disarray while it is being painted, you may have to arrange for alternate accommodation. You will need to accommodate your working hours and your kids’ school days also accordingly. So, it is important that they complete their painting work within the deadline they have given.
Insurance
House painting is a risky job, as the painters will need to work at heights and in crevices. So, there are chances that a painter may get injured while working at your place. In such a situation, you should not be the one paying for the injured worker’s treatment. They must have their own worker’s compensation so that their insurer pays for their injury that occurred at your property.
While looking for house painting contractors, be sure to check all these parameters and ensure that they are written in the agreement before starting the paint job.