When obtaining bids to have your house painted, you should discuss with each contractor several important issues. Because preparation and painting are so labor-intensive, the price that a contractor quotes for a job will frequently depend on how you define the quality of workmanship you are seeking. For that reason, in addition to discussing the type and color of paint that will be used, it’s important to clarify the work that the contractor will do BEFORE the paint is applied.

The preparation work that a painter does will not only affect how your house looks – it will also help determine how long the paint job will last. Because in most communities the painter does not need to obtain a permit for this job, you will not be protected by an inspection by the Building Department when the work is completed. That makes it all the more important to discuss with the contractor just what kind of a result you are looking for, and what it will cost. (Read more….)