“A painter let me down before.”
That’s a fair worry. Let’s look at what usually goes wrong, and how to stay safe next time.
What usually goes wrong with painters.
Most bad paint jobs come from a few things. The painter rushed the steps before painting. The price wasn’t clear. Or no one fixed it when something went wrong.
Common problems
- Paint peeled in a year or two
- The price went up after work started
- Paint got on floors or furniture
- The crew didn’t show up on time
- You paid a lot up front, then the work stopped
What you can do.
Protect yourself with any painter
Get the price and the warranty in writing. Ask what steps they take before painting. Pay as little up front as you can. Make sure they’re insured.
Ask the old painter to fix it
If it was recent, the first painter may owe you a fix. It’s worth asking.
Start fresh with someone new
Get 2 or 3 estimates. Compare them using our hiring guide.
- 1Who will be in my home each day?
You should know who’s coming.
- 2What happens if I’m not happy at the end?
Listen for a clear answer.
- 3Can I read reviews from people like me?
Read reviews about work like yours.
How we’d do it.
We set up our business to stop these problems. You pay nothing until the job is done and you’re happy. The price we give you is the price you pay. Every job has a 5-year warranty.
Before you pay, we walk through the work with you.
- No money down
- Your price won’t go up
- 5-year warranty
- Safe with old lead paint
A home like yours.
Real review from a homeowner who had a bad experience before.
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