Exterior House Painting or Staining Cost Checklist
When evaluating a cost estimate from an exterior house painter:
-What exactly is being painted--house, trim, doors, concrete foundation, window frames, soffit, porch rails, porch ceilings, porch floors, columns?
-Does the quote include paint?
-Does the quote include primer?
-Can you provide your own paint?
-How does the contractor prepare the house for painting? Does it include pressure washing? Mildew cleaning?
-Will the contractor scrape all peeling paint?
-Does the cost include repairing or replacing rotten wood trim, framing, doors or windows?
-Will the contractor fill blemished wood with putty and sand as needed?
-Will the contractor caulk all gaps and seams?
-Will the contractor move and replace objects that interfere with their work? Will they cover Items not removed (plants, walkways, heating and cooling units) with protective coverings?
-How long will the job take?
-If the quote is flat fee, is the cost subject to change?
-Does the contractor require a down payment?
-Will you be billed for the work, or do you have to pay upon completion of the job?
-Does the contractor accept credit cards?
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Faux Painting Cost Checklist
When evaluating a cost estimate from a faux painting contractor:
- Does the estimate include paint?
- Can you provide your own paint?
- Will the faux painter provide you with a sample of the design or texture? What if you don’t like it?
- Does the estimate include trim and ceilings?
- Does the quote include preparation of the area to be painted such as smoothing and priming?
- If the quote is a flat fee, are there any factors that could increase the cost?
- Will the contractor move and return furniture , drapes and rugs in the area to be painted?
- What will the contractor do to protect other exposed areas (plastic, drop cloths, tape)?
- How long will the job take?
- Will you be billed for the work, or do you have to pay upon completion of the job?
- Does the contractor accept credit cards?
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