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3 Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Hiring A Painting Contractor
When you make the decision to have your home painting, whether on the inside or out, you are likely going to want to look around and find a professional painting contractor who can help you get the job done, and get it done right. Having a professional on hand to take care of your painting work can not only save you a great deal of time and headache as you won't have to do the work yourself, but you can also take advantage of their experience in the field, generally meaning that the quality of the work is going to be something that you likely wouldn't have been able to pull off if you were to do the job yourself, and certainly not in the same kind of timeframe. That being said, not every painting contractor is alike, and hiring the wrong can make you wish you had just done the work by yourself after everything is said and done. When it comes to hiring painting contractors, there are several common mistakes that new and old homeowners alike tend to make, and today, our team of professionals here at Klasek Painting are going to go over some of these mistakes and show you how you can avoid them to ensure you are able to find the right painting contractor for your next painting project.
Mistake #1: Getting One Estimate
We get it, shopping around for multiple estimates can be a real hassle, especially if you are already trying to squeeze your painting project into busy schedule as it is. That being said, going with the first bid or estimate you receive leaves you with no idea whether the company is charging you far too much, or far too little. While an abnormally low estimate might seem like a good thing, companies that price their services significantly lower than those of their competitors are usually compensating for something, whether they lack the proper certifications, they use cut-rate materials in their work, or the quality of their work is just dismal in general. We recommend getting at least two to three estimates to make sure you are getting a good deal on quality work.
Mistake #2: Not Making Sure Everything Is Included In Your Estimate
Now that you've gotten your estimates, you are going to want to pay attention to what's contained in each one. You want to take note of what products your prospective contractor is going to be using, as well as the type of prep work they are including, and make sure these are the same or very similar across all of your estimates. If you notice that one or more of your estimates don't include these things, you might be missing out on a crucial part of the process that you need to ensure your painting project comes out looking its best.
Mistake #3: Taking The Lowest Price
Like we hinted at above, taking the lowest price isn't always going to be the most cost-effective move. The painting field has a large number of different contractors to choose from, but not all contractors are going to give you the same level of quality work. House painting generally follows the old adage of "you get what you pay for," and by accepting the lowest bid your receive, you might find yourself getting service from several people who just happen to have a couple of paint roller lying around as opposed to the experienced help you would get from a professional.