While it may be tempting not to spend much on brushes and tools you might not use again for some time, you’ll be happy that you invested in good-quality brushes, caulk, rollers, sprayers, etc. The initial investment may be a tad costly, but it is worth it. You should also make sure to invest in high-quality paint to ensure that whatever you’re painting looks great for a long time.
Before trusting anyone to work on your home or project, it’s essential to ask some basic questions about them and their experience- How long have you been in business? Do you have a portfolio of your past projects? Are you licensed and insured?
Questions about cost are also very important to ask before any work is started, such as: Can you provide a written estimate? What does the payment schedule look like? Are there any potential costs that will arise? It’s good to get these answers and more before any work has begun.
Hiring a professional for this kind of project is extremely beneficial for a number of reasons. One of the main ones is that the quality of the job will be exceptional. The materials and experience they bring to the project save time and money. Many professional painters also offer warranties or guarantees so that their customers know that if the job isn’t up to their standards, the painters will make it right. Professionals also take care of any clean-up needed and know how to properly dispose of materials.
As with all projects, there is the possibility that additional fees will be added on. Some of these unforeseen circumstances could include: extensive surface preparation, structural issues, any requests or pivots during the process. It’s good to try and get out in front of any of these issues before they happen when the contractor is performing their initial consultation and inspection.
It can be quite difficult to accurately estimate the amount of time it takes to complete painting the exterior of a home. Factors such as the number of painters, the size of the house, the weather, and the amount of work required to prepare the surface. On average, small to medium-sized homes (1-2 stories, 1500-2500 sq ft) could take between 4-7 days, while bigger homes (2-3 stories, 2500-4000+ sq ft) could take between 7-15 days.
There are a few problems that could delay starting the project. Some of these include weather issues, such as rain, high humidity, and high wind. Another type of problem could be structural damage like rotten wood, broken siding, or mold/mildew. There are some more issues that could arise, but these are the more unpredictable ones.
It will differ based on the company/contractor you choose to work with. However, some of the basic steps of the process should include booking an initial consultation over the phone or online. After a date has been set for the consultation, someone should come out to inspect and perform the consultation, as well as review the scope of work.
Once that is finished, an estimate should be provided. If all parties agree, a start date is set and, depending on the time frame, the work will begin and be completed within the allotted time. It is important to note that some factors outside of the painters’ control could impact the timely completion of the project.