House Painting Houston – Checklist

I bet the reason you are reading this is you are considering hiring a professional painting contractor to paint your home in Houston. Whether you are going to have the interior or exterior painted there are several key factors to consider as you make this decision. Let’s face it, here in Houston we care alot about our homes. Not only do we want it to look great but we always want to protect it’s value by having high quality workmanship and the best products for the job decision. What follows are a few simple pointer for finding and hiring a house painter.

Check List for Finding a Good Houston House Painter:

1) Check to make sure that they have a (Current & Update to date) contractors’ license for the state. For example in Texas – you can check the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and check for the painters name and see their license status, http://www.license.state.tx.us. You can also check with your city where you live for a valid business license.

2) Get two or more references of past customers that have used their service, talk with these folks and ask very detailed questions of each reference.

3) Ask the contractor how long they have been in business and make sure they have done the same type of work you need and what percent of their work it represents. You need a painter who’s done this before & not just once or twice.

4) Get at least two other written bids/quotes from different painting companies to make sure that they are not totally ripping you off on the price. Make sure the quotes are apples to apples – paint and other materials vary and you need to know what’s included!

5) Find a painter who is willing to give you pricing for small jobs over the phone.

6) Get flat rate estimates so you know the total you will pay BEFORE you reach an agreement and sign a contract with the painting company. You want turnkey pricing not hourly rates.

Most house painters in Houston aren’t out to give you a hard time. But it’s up to you to make sure you’re protected in the process.