Questions to Ask Your Apple Valley Painting Contractors

Painting your house can be viewed as a fun, easy DIY project. Unfortunately, painting isn’t nearly as easy as it seems. If you decide to forgo the DIY route or change your mind mid-project and want professional help – call Durapro Painting. As the trusted Apple Valley painting contractors, we understand jobs of all sizes and are happy to work with you for any residential or commercial painting work you require.

Once you are ready to give us a call, here are some questions that you should always ask your painting contractor!

Is the cost of paint included in the estimate?

The cost of a painting job can be higher than some people expect, which is why it’s important to get the most accurate estimate of cost before agreeing to work with any specific painting contractor. By clarifying if paint is included in the estimate, you can protect yourself from at least one major unexpected expense.

What type of paint are you going to use?

If you have done research into different types of paint, you might want to ask what type of paint your painting contractor is planning to use or why they chose that type of paint. If you had another idea for what type should be used, now is the time to bring it up so your painting contractor can explain their reasoning for their choice or shift gears to use the paint you prefer.

How many coats will you paint?

A good painting contractor should be prepared to paint multiple coats to make sure your paint job is smooth. Sometimes, painting contractors may not have a specific answer as it really just depends on the job, but they should be able to give you an estimate of how many coats similar jobs have taken.

How long will this job take?

Another good question to ask is about timeline. Especially if you must vacate your home or space, it is important to know how long you will have to be out of that area. Asking for a timeline should give you a good estimate to base your plans around.

How will you protect non-paintable areas?

If you have carpet, hard floors or anything else that you don’t want to have paint get on, then an important question to ask is how your painting contractor will keep paint from getting where it doesn’t belong. Painting can be a messy business, so it’s important to find a painting contractor that has an immediate answer to this question so your belongings remain clean and protected.

Should we vacate our home during the job?

Depending on the size of your job, it may be best or even necessary that you vacate the premises while the job is being completed. Be sure to ask your painting contractor if you will need to vacate so that you are able to prepare to find somewhere to stay for the duration of the job.

Do you have references?

To ensure that you found a reputable and reliable painting contractor, it is always best to ask for references. Any painting contractor worth trusting should have some reviews or references that they can share with you from previous satisfied customers. Some contractors go the extra step and even place testimonials on their website for easy access!

Is there a warranty or guarantee?

The final question we recommend you ask your painting contractor is if they offer a warranty or guarantee. This may not be something that everyone thinks of, especially since a good paint job should be fine for a years to come, but in case any dings or scrapes occur you should always ask! A warranty is a great way to know that your painting contractors care about their work and want their customers to be happy with the outcome long-term.

 

Are you ready to ask your Apple Valley painting contractors some questions about your painting job? Call Durapro Painting today at 612-701-6552 or contact us!