Aside from adding value, a new paint job freshens the outside and inside of the home, and makes the space feel clean, inviting, and like new. Fresh paint also fares better in listing photos and will hide any old imperfections.<\/p>\n
If you settle for a cheap estimate with a non-legitimate painting company, you risk ruined personal property, a lost investment, endless frustration, and more. You need painters who will do a top quality job and provide a high level of customer service. Here\u2019s how to find house painters who will turn your old, faded house into a jaw-dropping masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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How much is your home worth today? In as little as two minutes, HomeLight can provide you with a preliminary estimate of value in preparation of your plans to renovate, remodel, or make repairs.<\/p>\n \n
I need amazing house painters. Where do I start?<\/h2>\n
The devil\u2019s in the details, and bad painters could leave old, poisonous paint everywhere for your puppy or children to come across. They could do a sloppy job, get paint on your personal belongings, show up late or ghost the job altogether. The key is to find vetted house painters who are popular among people and professionals you trust.<\/p>\n
Kenny Klaus<\/a>, a top real estate agent in Mesa, Arizona<\/a>, told us that the best way to find a great house painter is by a personal referral from your real estate agent.<\/p>\n He shared, \u201cI found my painter probably 10, 12 years ago now from a client who had had their house painted and was very happy with them … I tried them out on one, and then two, and then three [jobs] and now he does quite a bit of work for us.\u201d<\/p>\n Your agent will have vetted the painters over years and years and many houses, and will make sure that whoever you hire is committed to a level of professionalism and perfectionism on par with their own stellar services. Your first step to finding great house painters is to chat with a real estate agent,<\/a> especially if you recently purchased the house or are getting ready to sell it.<\/p>\n If your home purchase happened long ago and selling is in the distant future, there are a few other ways to find a reliable company to paint your home.<\/p>\n First, try and get a referral from someone you know and trust. Bug friends and family for the names of painters they\u2019ve used and loved.<\/p>\n This is your best bet to get a great painter, as you can go and inspect the work in person and chat with your friend or family member about the quality of the job and level of service.<\/p>\n If you absolutely can\u2019t find a good recommendation from anyone you know, the following are excellent resources for finding trusted professionals:<\/p>\n Pick house painters from Houzz<\/strong><\/p>\n Home improvement and design website Houzz will walk you through finding a house painter in your area<\/a> that meets your specific needs.<\/p>\n The platform will prompt you to enter:<\/p>\n After that, Houzz gives you the option to share your project information with 5 local professionals to request quotes.<\/p>\n Search for house painters on Yelp<\/strong><\/p>\n Finding house painters on Yelp is as easy as specifying your location and typing in \u201chouse painters\u201d into the Yelp search bar<\/a> and then sifting through the results. You can also narrow your search by making your keyword more specific, like \u201chouse painters exterior.\u201d<\/p>\n Some good rules of thumb for parsing online reviews:<\/p>\n Find house painters on Angie\u2019s List<\/strong><\/p>\n On Angie\u2019s list, you can look at directories of top home professionals in your area. To do so, you have to create a free account<\/a>, and enter your information (including your address).<\/p>\n You can also go through the steps to get matched with three top-rated house painters in your area. Angie\u2019s List will ask for:<\/p>\n Ask about good house painters on Nextdoor<\/strong><\/p>\n On Nextdoor<\/a> you can post a request for a house painter referral that will be shared with all of the members of Nextdoor in your immediate neighborhood. Similar to a Facebook thread, neighbors with suggestions will be able to respond to your call out in the comments below.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not already on Nextdoor, you\u2019ll need to join your neighborhood and create a free account<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you still can\u2019t find house painters you’re happy to hire, walk around your neighborhood to see if any homes near you are getting an exterior refresh. If you like the job, jot down the number of the company (it should be posted somewhere) or ask one of the painters for a card. Then, you\u2019ll go online and research the company and make sure it\u2019s a good fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Tell us a little bit about your property and get a preliminary estimate of value in as little as two minutes.<\/p>\n \n Once you have a great referral (preferably from your real estate agent), you\u2019ll want to get an estimate for your property. Your home has a different floor plan, square footage, and design elements from any other house, so the estimate will be specific to you.<\/p>\n According to Home Advisor, the average national cost to paint a home exterior range from $3094<\/a> for a 1,500 square foot home. The average range is $1,810 – $4,442. The square footage of your home and number of stories are the best way to predict how much a paint job will cost for you. Home Advisor quotes single story homes 500 – 1,500 square feet at $1,500 – $3,500, two story homes $3,000 – $6,200 square feet at $3,000 – $4,500, and three story houses 3,000 to 6,000 square feet at $4,500 – $10,000+.<\/p>\n Home Advisor estimates the national average price for an interior paint job to be $2,000<\/a> with a range from $950 – $2910. Of course, if you only need a few rooms painted, it will cost less than doing the whole house. Home Advisor quotes the cost for a 10 x 12 bedroom to be anywhere from $300 – $750 plus the cost of paint, any trim work, and the cost to paint the ceiling.<\/p>\n Per hour, painter rates should fall between $20 – $50<\/a> for labor.<\/p>\n To get a quote, chat with the house painters you\u2019re considering. They may want to do a walkthrough of your home, see photos of the interior\/exterior, and get square footage information.<\/p>\n How to search for companies on the Better Business Bureau<\/strong><\/p>\n The first thing you should do once you have a referral is search for the company on the Better Business Bureau<\/a> (BBB). The BBB makes sure that businesses are trustworthy, legitimate, and uphold a great level of customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n People can file complaints against companies on the BBB\u2019s website and give the company a rating and review. You\u2019ll also see a grade for the company that\u2019s based on 13 different factors. Above that rating the site, you’ll be able to see if the company is BBB accredited or not.<\/p>\n You should always check the BBB, even if a company has 5 stars on a site like Yelp. The BBB rates different factors than consumers do, and if you don\u2019t check BBB first, you could end up with a company that\u2019s top rated on Yelp but that gets a bad rap on BBB.<\/p>\n What to look for on the BBB:<\/p>\n Klaus gave us the low-down on exactly what you should expect from the house painters you decide to work with. He shared,<\/p>\n \u201cI judge my vendors and painters specifically on how they handle the challenges, not necessarily the good times, meaning, if they make a mistake or something happens. I think there\u2019s value in a. how they present themselves … and then, how do they handle the client experience … how do they finish the job, and did they show up when they were supposed to? Did they do the job within the time frame they said? It\u2019s just about meeting expectations. Did they set the expectation and then did they meet it.\u201d<\/p>\n When you chat with your agent, past clients of the painters, or friends\/family, these are all key things to ask about. You should also ask if the painters were respectful of the client’s time, belongings, and space, friendly, attentive to detail and precise.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a short list of questions to ask: <\/strong><\/p>\n You should ask your agent, past clients, or the painters themselves to see photos of past jobs so that you can evaluate the quality of work for yourself. Online reviews will also often post photos of the finished job.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re searching online, use these questions when vetting reviews. If you see a negative review, try and get to the bottom of the problem and decide if it\u2019s a non-negotiable mistake for you.<\/p>\n1. Hunt down a good house painter referral<\/h3>\n
2. Harness the power of the internet<\/h3>\n
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Get an estimate on the paint job<\/h2>\n
Check References and Interview House Painting Companies<\/h2>\n
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House painter interview questions to ask your agent\/past clients<\/h2>\n
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Make sure the painters are licensed<\/h2>\n