How to Find a Professional Painter

While painting a house is within the DIY skillset of most people, hiring a professional painter saves a lot of time and trouble.

While painting a house is within the DIY skillset of most people, hiring a professional painter saves a lot of time and trouble. In any locality, painters offer their services, but not all have the qualifications to do a good job.

This article provides a step-by-step guide to finding a professional painter.

Step 1: Search for registered and licensed painters online

A zip code-based online search will produce the names and ratings of professional painters. Examining websites, reviews, and references will provide a good insight into a painting contractor’s work and reputation.

Family and friends may also have recommendations. Local social media groups and accounts are other sources of first-hand information, as are staff members at local DIY stores.

Step 2: Set up project consultations with different painters

After creating a shortlist, it’s time to plan project consultations. Contact the painting professionals and request a visit. Asking the right questions is critical in determining the individual’s experience and skill level.

Professional painters will stand out for their knowledge, demeanor, and appearance.

Step 3: Request to see references, business registration, and license

Any professional will be keen to provide references and a business license and registration documents. If they don’t, request to see them during the consultation or have them sent by email.

Step 4: Obtain at least three quotations and examine them

After the consultation, the professional painter will take time to draw up a quote. Check through it and seek clarification, no matter how meaningless a detail may seem.

Step 5: Choose a professional contractor, seek clarification, and ask for a contract

Having chosen a professional contractor, ask what is included in the service. Here are some jobs that are part of an overall painting contract:

  • Buying materials

  • Preparing the space, including covering or moving furniture and cleaning surfaces

  • Priming walls and ceilings for paint

  • Sanding and caulking where necessary

  • Cleaning up after completion

  • Don’t forget to ask about any hidden costs.

Step 6: Examine the contract and finalize it

Before signing the contract and hiring a professional painter, review each point again and seek clarification if necessary.

A word on unlicensed painters

The licensing and registration requirements differ from state to state. Most states stipulate that painting professionals must be registered and licensed to pitch for large contracts.

Hiring a professional provides peace of mind and recourse in a dispute.

Save time and money by hiring professionals

Even the best DIY enthusiasts benefit from hiring professional painters. It’s a question of time, money, and professionalism. Just as importantly, speak to people who have recently hired professional painters to learn about their experience.

M & B Painting, a Father-Son family-run business, has a proven record of Service Excellence in residential and commercial interior and exterior paint projects. Call us at 623-289-3366 for all of your painting needs!

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