Hiring A Minneapolis Painting Contractor

An established Minneapolis painting contractor will have paint store charge accounts and rarely needs “money for materials.” Materials for a residential repaint rarely exceed more than 20% of the total price.

Get several estimates. Ask friends and neighbors for recommendations. It is better to hire someone who has a known track record as a reliable person who does good work. Ask for proof of liability insurance, too.

A detailed written estimate is important. It will be your agreement as to the amount and type of work to be performed so you and your painting contractor are on the same page about all aspects of the job.

Consider other work you are going to have performed. Are you going to replace trim, counter tops, window treatments? Generally, this work should be completed before painting. If flooring is to be replaced, it is mostly best if the painting is done before new floors are laid and then final work – touch up, baseboards – done when the flooring is finished.

When you get estimates, make sure the painters are quoting on the same specifications – areas to be painted, number of coats, type of paint and so forth. Also important: ask if all the work will be done at once. During the busy season, contractors can get stretched too thin. You don't want your painter to be juggling your job along with several others at the same time!

Determine who will be responsible for taking down wall décor, window coverings, moving furniture, etc. Painters have differing policies on this. I ask that the client take care of wall décor and anything small and breakable, but I will handle all the furniture and window coverings.

Be wary of anyone who asks for a substantial down payment and never give anyone more than 50% of the price up front. Personally I think progress payments are best on large jobs – paying as work is completed and reserving the final payment for satisfactory completion of all work including final touch-up.

Remember, trust goes both ways! Like most small contractors, I have been “burned” too. I never ask for money up-front, but if the job is going to take a while it is only fair to get payments commensurate with work completed.

Hire someone based on track record and your gut feeling as well as cost. Since you'll be working with this person and giving them access to your home, you'd better like and trust them! If the bid difference is minimal, I think it's better to go with the contractor you feel better about even if it costs a little more.

Hiring A Minneapolis Painting Contractor

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