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Hiring a professional painting contractor

September 10, 2015 By Tree City Painting

alpha-phi2Why Do It Yourself When You Can Hire a Professional?

Some people might consider DIY a dirty word. A word filled with stress, effort, and disappointment; however, the job needs to be done, and this is where hiring an Ann Arbor painting contractor could be the best thing you ever do. The whole point of redecorating your home is to uplift those boring walls and give your home a new lease on life, but if the paint job isn’t done well then the effect will be overshadowed by the substandard work. The end product is only going to be as good as the products used and the skill exhibited. This alone should be enough to convince you of the benefits of hiring a professional painter; however, if you’re still on the fence here are a few more:

The Benefits of Hiring an Ann Arbor Interior Painter

Equipment

If you decide to complete the job yourself you not only need to know how to do it, but you also need to make sure you have all the necessary equipment. When you hire a professional this isn’t a problem. A professional painter will have every piece of equipment necessary including some items you wouldn’t have even thought about.

Tricky Areas

Ok, so painting a bedroom wall might not be too much of a problem for even the most inexperienced. However, when it comes to those fiddly and difficult to reach places such as stairwells and skylights professional assistance is definitely needed.

Time and Effort Saving

If you decide to complete your redecorating tasks yourself then you are going to need to find the time to do it. This will inevitably mean using your precious free weekends or even taking time off of work. You might have a lovely house at the end, but how are you going to enjoy it when you’re slumped on the sofa in exhaustion. Give yourself the opportunity to enjoy your newly rejuvenated home by letting someone else take the time and effort to do all the hard bits for you.

Money Saving

You might be looking at this and thinking; how can hiring and paying someone be cheaper than doing it myself? Well, it can be. The reason is, that when you do it yourself there are many financial factors you need to consider. You have to account for the cost of materials, for your time and your labor, as well as all of those little finishing touches that knock the cost up. Once you have considered all of these things, it is highly likely that the cost of hiring an Ann Arbor interior painter will be lower than if you take on the task yourself.

Clean Up

The worst part of a DIY project is cleaning up afterwards. At the end of a long day of painting when all you want is a hot shower and clean bed, you’ve got a mammoth mess to get rid of instead. When you hire a professional Ann Arbor Interior painter you will never need to worry about this as they will do all of the clean-up including daily maintenance, so your home will never feel like a building site.

Safety

If you have little ones running around then it’s inevitable that you will be worrying about safety when redecorating. You might be unaware of the full extent of the dangers present to your family, and this ignorance could lead to disaster. A professional contractor knows how to complete the job safely. For example, they will understand that electrical outlets and switches need to be covered and large pieces of equipment such as tall ladders need to be stored away out of reach of little hands. A professional painter will be required by law to follow the most up to date health and safety regulations, so you can be sure that your family will be safe throughout the entire process.

Superior Finish

Let’s honest, in most cases people are less concerned about the process and far more concerned about the finished product. There is nothing worse than putting all of your effort into a task and finding the result to be far less than you expected. This will never happen when you hire a professional painter. Their experience and expertise will ensure that your home will be the best looking on the street.

Conclusion

Let’s wrap this up then. Overall hiring a professional painter will provide you with numerous benefits including; providing expert equipment, being able to get into those tricky areas that you can’t quite reach and saving you time, effort and money. Furthermore, a professional painter will clean up all the mess for you, and will complete the job in the safest way possible. Finally, you can be sure that the finish on the job is going to be superb. What are you waiting for? Find the perfect Ann Arbor Painting Contractor today.

 

Filed Under: Updates Tagged With: DIY, Tips

6 Tips for Hiring a Professional Painting Contractor

September 10, 2015 By Tree City Painting

annarbor2Is your home looking tired? Are you sick of looking at magnolia walls? Then you need a fresh paint job. It really is amazing what a lick of paint can do for a home. You can give your home a whole new lease on life just by updating the wall; however, this is certainly easier said than done. Doing it yourself is going to take both time and effort. So why bother? Instead of taking up your precious free time to do it yourself, hire someone else to do it. This definitely sounds like an easy option, but even this comes with worries. Choosing the right contractor can be difficult. You need someone you can trust to take care of your home. To help you in your quest here are 6 tips for hiring a professional Ypsilanti painting contractor.

Use Your Contacts

You can do online research, look at reviews and descriptions of services. But the best way to find a good quality painting contractor is simply to ask around. Talk to your family, friends and neighbors who have dealt with Ypsilanti painting contractors before. Look at the work they have done and find out about their services.

Get Estimates from More Than One Contractor

It’s important to get estimates from more than one contractor so you can be sure that you are paying the average price. Getting estimates from at least three is the best plan of action. All of the quotes should be similar in price for the same services offered. If there is a great difference in the quote then you need to be asking why this is. Make sure that no corners will be cut and that everything will be completed to a high standard.

Grill Each Contractor

You might think that this is slightly excessive, but it is most definitely necessary. You are trusting someone with your home and that is not a decision that is to be taken lightly. Make sure you ask questions about the job history of the candidate. Ask to see a portfolio and testimonials from other clients. Ask to see their required licenses and check that they are all in date. You should also ask who will actually be conducting the work. With larger companies it is highly likely that the person you meet will not be the person completing the project. Check that they have liability insurance and ask to see proof of this. You should also be looking for Ypsilanti painting contractors that will provide you with a written guarantee of their work. You may also wish to ask what products they will use and the potential dangers that these products present. It’s also a good idea to show each contractor the job that you want completed. Explain to them what you wish to be done and highlight any problematic areas. This is your chance to have all your questions answered, so make sure you take it.

Trust your Instincts

It may be that the contractor you are considering is perfect on paper, yet you just have a bad feeling about them. Trust this, it’s important. Always pay attention to the behavior of the contractor upon your first meeting. For example, do they exude professionalism, or do they act is if they are inexperienced despite their extensive resume. Are they polite and courteous? Remember, you are the customer. If they are rude or aloof when discussing your renovation project then they are not the one for you. They should respect your design choices even if it is not to their personal taste. Consider their punctuality. Were they on time for your meeting and did they arrive with the appropriate documentation. Are they easily contactable? Finally, listen to them talk about their other work. How busy are they? If they are as good as they say they are then they should be extremely busy.

Check Their References

It’s not enough for a contractor to tell you how happy a client was with their work. You need to see evidence of this, so make sure you always ask to see their references and if possible contact the client directly to discuss their feelings about the process and the end result.

Read and Review the Contract

Hopefully by the time you have decided on a contractor and are ready to sign the contract, you would have spent time with them, got to know them and feel comfortable with them. However, don’t let this lull you into a false sense of security. A contract is a legal document and it needs to be treated with respect. Read through it thoroughly and immediately raise any concerns you have. If there is anything you feel isn’t quite right do not sign it. Only when all problems are resolved and you are completely happy should you sign the contract.

Redecorating doesn’t need to be headache. Use these tips to find the perfect Ypsilanti interior painter to rejuvenate your home.

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