Hiring a house painter can be confusing and frustrating if you don’t understand the best way to go about it. Doing a local Google search will result in dozens of options for painting companies near you, making it difficult to find the right one to hire to paint your home.
Some companies look good on paper or online but don’t have the attention to detail, the professional knowledge, customer service or communications skills you are looking for.
Many promise to be on time and complete the job in a certain time frame, but then drop the ball and go silent, leaving you even more frustrated than before you hired them.
If you’re looking to hire residential painters in Alabama, then ask yourself these 4 questions before you do. With these tips you’ll be able to hire painters who can complete your project on time and keep you informed at every step of the process.
1. How are their Google Reviews?
A great source for hiring any contractor is your community. Personal recommendations are always a good idea so ask friends or family who they used.
Get several recommendations before choosing a professional painter. Ask about the quality of the work performed, any warranties provided, the time frame for completing the job and communication with the company.
Another resource is Google reviews. Companies cannot block or remove a Google review, so it is a good place to check.
It is impossible to please everyone, so look at how the company responds to negative reviews. Do they sound reasonable or offer to contact the reviewer about any issues? Note if there’s recurring problems or issues and the dates of the reviews to gauge the satisfaction of customers over time—is it trending up or down?
We are proud of our 4.5 stars on Google! We take customer service seriously with every project we complete.
2. Do they offer a warranty?
Do they stand behind their work by offering a guarantee or craftsmanship warranty? Warranties typically protect homeowners against paint defects such as cracking, peeling, fading, or bubbling.
Each painting company will have a different contract, so research your options to determine what suits your project best.
Pro 1’s team of professional painters are knowledgeable and have years of experience. That’s why we are proud to offer a comprehensive 3-year warranty to stand behind the work we do.
3. Will they do minor carpentry and repairs before they begin?
Any professional paint job requires a solid canvas! Often, prep work like carpentry is required to ensure the job goes perfectly from beginning to end.
Painting walls effectively isn’t always that black and white (pun intended!). A good painter will inspect your home for any damage that needs to be repaired before painting.
Repairs include nail holes or pops, corner damages, damaged or rotten wood and caulking gaps. Can your painter tackle these tasks for you?
Pro 1 Painters has ongoing training for their crews to be sure quality procedures are followed on every job. Not only do we do minor repairs, and thoroughly prep surfaces, we make sure to protect your floors and other belongings that aren’t being painted!
4. Can they help you choose a color?
A good professional painter can help you choose the perfect colors for your project and advise on any modern paint trends.
You may have the perfect color in mind for your job so share your ideas with our painters, to achieve the look you are going for.
Ask the pros for the best colors that will complement your other belongings and furnishings in your home. We can even help you choose the best paint colors to make a room look bigger.
Contact us today to schedule a color consultation with our expert team.
Conclusion
Selecting a professional painter is a must to achieve the desired look and finish for your home. When the job is done right the first time, your residential paint job will last longer and save you money in the long run.
Our team of professionals is experienced in prepping and painting every part of your home including walls, ceilings, window trims, moldings, doors, and door frames. Contact us today for more information and to schedule a free estimate.
