How to Find the Right Painting Contractor

Painting your home’s exterior is one of the most significant home improvements you can make to improve curb appeal. When selling a home, it’s one of the first features that prospective buyers notice. When determining whether your siding needs replaced, your home’s paint job is a dead giveaway as to the state of your current siding. When considered in conjunction with your neighbors’ homes, it’s one of the main home qualities that sets you apart. The importance of exterior paint can hardly be overstated, so it’s especially important to hire a residential painter you can trust to do a great job.

First, review the portfolio of a potential house painter. Oftentimes, they have samples of work they are proudest of on their website. These photos can be accompanied by former clients’ testimonials, so be sure to read up on what people are saying about the residential painter to be sure they’d be a good fit for your project.

Second, request a full estimate of costs for their services, in writing. This includes materials, labor, hidden fees, insurance and more. Primarily because you want to know what to expect, but secondarily, because it’s bad practice for a contractor to go higher than their initial quote – so they’ll want to stick to what they told you.

Third, consider the residential painter’s follow-up policies and their guarantee of quality. Do they offer warranties? Be sure that you have some sort of assurance of quality from the house painter before you invest.

Finally, do your research. What is the competition in town? What are the general costs of service? Be sure you are getting a good deal with a residential painter who has a good reputation in your community. Painting your house is a significant investment; be sure your investment is worthwhile, will last a long time and will not be something you regret in the future.