A fresh coat of paint on the exterior of your home can transform the appearance of your home.
Even if you just want your home painted the same color it already is, you’ll find that a new coat of that paint will make it look newer, cleaner, and crisper. Hiring a professional is the best way to get this task done quickly.
Even if you have all of the tools and expertise that painting a house requires, you probably do not have the time to get it done with the speed and precision a professional company will be able to provide to you. Here are some tips for finding and hiring the right painting contractor for you:
Look for a Virginia painter who specializes in home exteriors.
The exterior of your home actually needs a different kind of treatment than your interior walls. You want to work with someone who understands what those differences are, how to treat the exterior of your home, and what precautions to take to ensure your paint job lasts as long as possible.
Most homes will require sanding and other kinds of prep before they can be properly painted. Make sure you are working with someone who understands this and knows how to do it properly.
Discuss work to be done and payment before signing a contract.
Before you choose a Virginia painting service, be sure to talk about what exactly you want done and then ask how much it is going to cost at the end of the day.
Some contractors will try to sneak extra charges in after you have signed the contract, so be sure to ask what the total cost of the project will be, including materials, equipment, labor, and any other fees. It is also important to ask how long the work is going to take.
A team of five people could easily paint a small house in a single day, but larger homes or smaller crews would obviously require more time.
Ask about a free consultation.
Many Virginia painting service will offer you a free consultation. This gives you an opportunity to make sure that you are working with someone that you trust and this gives the painters an opportunity to make sure they are the right fit for your job.
If the contractors you are considering give you this option, take them up on it! They will often come to your home to look at the exterior of your home, giving them a good idea of what work needs to be done in order to prepare and paint the home.
Ask about supplies.
Most Virginia painting contractors will bring their own supplies. They will help you pick a color, but they will obtain the paint and all of the equipment that they need in order to complete the project.
This is obviously the most convenient arrangement for the homeowner, but might not be how your contractor works. Be sure to ask if they are going to bring their own equipment or if there is anything you need to provide.
Consider the right time.
The best time to paint a house is usually in summer, but could be any time of the year if you live in a part of the country where there are not cold, wet winters. You will want at least a few days of sun (though not too intense sun), to help cure and seal the paint before any cold or wet weather arrives.
Whether you’re looking for someone to paint a single room or the entire exterior of your home you want to make certain you’re hiring a qualified Virginia painting service for the job.
Doug Construction painters will have all the right equipment and can get the job done quickly.
