Tips for Choosing a Residential Painter

Homeowners assume that house painting is easy and doesn’t require much thought when picking a company to do the job. However, like any home improvement task, exterior and interior painting is an acquired skill – if you want it done right.

Sure, anyone can come over and cover your walls with paint, but in order to ensure it is done properly, consider these tips when choosing a painter for your home.

Reputation

A painting company that has been in business for some period of time will build up a certain reputation. Some will be known for prompt and professional work, while others will have garnered bad reviews for cutting corners and sloppy prep work. Do your due diligence and seek out as much information as you can about the painters you are considering and be sure to check online reviews to see what others have to say about their experience.

Experience

The more experience a painter has, the better. It’s nice to give newcomers a chance, but when it comes to painting a complete home exterior or interior, you really need to choose the most qualified company. Again, research the companies as best you can, find out when they started and the experience level of their staff.

Documentation

Unfortunately, many painters are fly-by-night operators who will get in and get out as fast as they can. Before you choose a painter for your home, ask if they have a state-issued license, general liability insurance and worker’s compensation insurance. Having this protection not only serves the painters, but also you as a homeowner.

Interview and Walk-Through

Never hire a painter without meeting him or her first and doing a thorough walk-through of the job site. You will know pretty quickly if the painter you meet with is right for your home. Look out for painters that avoid specific questions, claim their license is on file somewhere and seem distracted when you are pointing out important aspects of the job. Painters that are professional, attentive and genuinely interested in your concerns are the ones you want to consider.

For all your residential painting needs, contact our team at M. Brett Painting Inc. today!