3 Questions to Ask During Your Exterior Painting Estimate

Are you thinking about having the exterior of your home painted? That could be a wise decision. The exterior paint of your home contributes significantly to your home's curb appeal and overall value. According to Forbes, it only takes a person an average of seven seconds to form an opinion when they visit your home. A fresh coat of paint could help your visitors form a more positive opinion of your house. It all starts with an estimate from a residential exterior painting company. Below are a few questions to ask.

1. Who is Responsible for Prep?

You may think that the residential exterior painting company is responsible for preparing the home for the paint job, but that's not always the case. Before they can paint, there may be steps that need to be completed. For example, you may need to clear bushes and trees from the side of the home. There could be holes or dents in the siding of the home. Some painters will handle prep themselves. Others will want you to do it. If you can do it, you may be able to save some money.

2. Is the Price Locked In?

Some painters will provide a price range rather than a hard quote. There are a few reasons for this. One is that the price of paint could change between the time they give the estimate and the time they do the job. Another is that they may discover issues during the painting process that changes the number of hours they put into the job. Ask your painter whether or not the estimate is locked in. If not, what is the maximum you will pay? They should be able to provide some kind of certainty with regard to the rate.

3. Do They Have References?

Painting may seem like a simple job, but there are multiple ways it can go wrong. A bad residential exterior painting job can mean big trouble for your home's appearance. Ask your painter if they have references and examples of work. You can ask those references how the painter did, how the job looked when he or she was done, and how well the paint has held up over the years. You can also visit the review page on social media platforms or the company's website.

Ready to boost the appearance of your home? Contact us today to schedule your estimate. Our experienced painters can give your home a fresh, improved appearance.