When looking to hire a painting company for the exterior or interior of your home, you want to make sure you hire the right person for the job. With so many painters in your area to choose from, how can you narrow down your search process? Here are 5 tips for hiring an excellent house painter:
1. Ask Friends and Neighbors for Recommendations
Starting your search by asking for recommendations from the people you know will immediately narrow down your hiring process. Not only do your friends and neighbors know your personal preferences, but they will also be honest with you about painters they have hired in the past. Warnings not to hire certain painters will cut your search process in half while high recommendations will place painters at the top of your list. Additionally, you have the opportunity to see the painter’s work in person if you visit their homes. “Multiple of my clients are recommended by previous customers I have had. Asking for recommendations from family members and friends is definitely helpful in deciding which painter to hire because they know your tastes better than anyone,” explained owner of NJ painters, Alan Solis. Once you create a solid list of well-known painters in your area through these recommendations, you can take your search a step further online.
2. Check Online Reviews
Reading through online reviews, such as on HomeAdvisor, is another great way to narrow down your search for a house painter. As one of the top-rated digital marketplaces connecting homeowners to qualified service professionals, HomeAdvisor allows you to search for painters in your area at the push of a button. Homeowners can search through painters by looking at their star ratings, customer reviews, and types of projects the professionals usually take on. Furthermore, you can easily get a quote through HomeAdvisor, which puts you in direct contact with the painters. Overall, reading through online review websites can narrow down your search process quickly and efficiently.
3. Compare Prices
Once you have a narrowed down list of painters in your area to choose from, you can begin to compare prices. After determining your budget for your home project, you can compare it to the rate each painter offers. This tactic will especially help you if you are deciding between two painters that both have noteworthy reputations. Also when researching painters’ rates, keep in mind how many years of experience the painters have and how many projects they have under their belt. If a painter charges a little more than others because they have more experience than the rest of the painters in the area, it may be worth it to splurge a bit more on your budget to ensure that your painting visions are brought to life.
4. Contact previous clients
If you are really indecisive on which painter to hire for your house project and do not know anyone personally who has hired them before, don’t be afraid to reach out to any previous clients! To exemplify, if you see that someone has written a review on HomeAdvisor raving about a painter’s services, contact them to ask for more details. Sending them a quick email will allow them to tell you more about the painter’s project and why exactly they highly recommend the professional over all of the others.
5. Meet the painter in person
Finally, arranging a time to meet with a painter in person will allow you to share your visions for your home project in detail. Conversations over the phone can lack details of your visions that you could better explain face to face. In person, you can show the painter photos of the designated space and the colors that you envision. This meet and greet can also give you a better idea of the painter’s experience and background. Moreover, it will make the home project more personal right off the bat.
A painting job well done
All in all, you want to make sure that whoever you hire to take on your painting project will make your visions come to life within your budget. By following these 5 steps, you will ensure that whoever you end up hiring does a job well done.
About the Author
Alan Solis is the owner of Solis Painting, and he has over 15 years of experience providing high quality interior and exterior painting services throughout New Jersey. Customers choose the Solis Painting Company for their affordable services, high quality results, and efficient and friendly staff. Call Solis Painting at 908-531-4554 for a free painting estimate.
