5 things to consider when choosing a professional painter.

Are you looking for an Exterior or Interior Painter for your home or business?

As a professional painter in Canberra, I have seen the good and the bad of painting professionals. Unfortunately, it is far too common for us to receive a frantic phone call from a homeowner who has paid a deposit, and the painter never showed, or the products and workmanship are inferior, resulting in uneven and patchy results.

These 5 tips will help you save time and money when selecting a painter for your painting project.

Tip 1 - Do your due diligence!

This goes slightly further than Facebook recommendations or Google reviews, both of which are good starting points. A professional painter will provide information as to their qualifications and licence status. Checking for these ensures the painter you choose has the necessary knowledge, expertise, and skill to complete your project to a high standard.

Tip 2 - Ask for references from a professional painter

A professional painter who provides great quality will have several previous customers who are willing to contact or be contacted by potential customers to share their experience and answer any questions. When comparing quotes, ask the painter for references. If they are more than happy to share or arrange these for you, and the previous customer has great things to say, you are onto a winner. If the painter isn't willing to provide references, question why no previous customer would be willing to rave about their experience.

"Only 15% of consumers request references from trades before paying a deposit." – Salesforce specialist

Tip 3 - Review painter quotes

What a painter puts in writing holds them accountable. A detailed quote will outline a clear and concise scope of work that aligns with the work you are expecting. Also, look for warranties, inclusions, and exclusions. In my experience as a professional painter, I have seen a vast array of quotes from clear and detailed scopes to basic 'paint interior'. This leaves the work open to interpretation and can result in conflict when the painter 'finishes' and expects payment, but your home isn't painted how you expected.

Tip 4 - Painter Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Check for or ask about customer satisfaction guarantees and workmanship warranties. A professional painter will offer both of these. The last thing any customer wants is to get to the end of the project to find the painting isn't the quality they were looking for, or doesn't last as long as it should.

Tip 5 - Compare the painting cost.

This one is more difficult to determine. In my experience, price alone doesn't always indicate the quality of the painter. Some cheap quotes will yield fantastic results, and some expensive quotes will leave you feeling deflated and out of pocket. It is worth paying more for a painter who is qualified and licensed, provides references, detailed quotes, guarantees, and warranties than a painter who doesn't.

In saying that, where a price is significantly more consider why before dismissing it as expensive. Has the painter identified damages other painters haven't, are they using more superior products, or is their scope of work different? If you can't decipher the discrepancy, ask the painter, provide the cheaper quotes, and question why the quote is more expensive.

Final thoughts,

Now that you know what to look for when deciding on a painter for your home or business, my final piece of advice is to communicate. A quality professional painter will communicate with you promptly, provide additional information, and offer ideas and suggestions where required. A painter who provides attention to the customer will provide attention to the detail in their work.

If you are looking for a painter in Canberra or surrounding NSW that offers all of this and more, please request a quote from Absolute Property Service today: Click here for an obligation-free quote.

Best wishes on your home or business project.

Absolute Property Service