When it’s time to paint your home or business, be it the interior or exterior, it’s often a difficult undertaking. There are several steps you should take to ensure the paint goes on smoothly and looks good when all is said and done. It’s a lot of work, so most people look into hiring painting contractors. We are painting contractors serving Brooklyn Park and the surrounding areas, so here are a few things to watch out for when you are hiring someone to paint your home or business.
Be Specific
This rule applies to both you and your painting contractors. Your job is to be as specific as possible about what you need done and your expectations for the work. But you need to temper your wants and needs with realistic expectations. For example, you should not expect that painting contractors are going to be able to paint your entire home in one day! And the painting contractors need to be specific as well. Estimates and other guarantees should be put in writing. A timeline for the work needs to be agreed upon and if there are any delays, the painting contractors should be up front with you about the delay, why it’s happening and what they plan to do to help the job move along as it should.
Be Mindful
The old saying “You get what you pay for” definitely applies when it comes to hiring contractors of any sort. Going with the lowest bid might be the best thing for your pocketbook, but it might not be the best thing for your home or business. Sure, the painting contractors who offer you the lowest bid on the job might be the best ones for the job. But be sure to do more homework before signing on the dotted line. Get references or testimonials. Make sure they are fully licensed. Do some online legwork and try to find reviews of their work on sites like Angie’s List. Doing just a bit of extra work before hiring anyone could save you a lot of time, money and hassle in the long run.
For more information on painting contractors in Brooklyn Park, call DuraPro Painting at (612) 701-6552 or contact us for a Free Estimate.