Quick answer: You need to know whether the painter will prepare the surfaces properly and protect your property while the work is underway. You can count on Capital Painter (Decor Bee Ltd TA Capital Painter). We provide residential painting services across London.
Painting is one of the simplest ways to update a property without making structural changes, but it can still be a substantial project, so you need experts who can manage the job carefully from preparation through cleanup. What should you look for when comparing residential painters for your home? Here’s how to narrow the field.
Ask about how they will protect your home
Residential painting inevitably creates some mess. There will be some dust and general disruption for part of the project, especially if certain surfaces need sanding and repair.
Professionals will plan for that: they will move or cover furniture and protect floors. They will also maintain an unobstructed route in and out of the areas in your home where they will work. And once the project is complete, they will remove coverings and other leftover materials so that everything is clean and ready to use.
Look at the materials they use
Aside from the skill of the person doing the work, the quality of the paint and equipment they use will affect how clean the finished work looks and how well it lasts. That’s why it’s a good idea to ask what paint system the decorator plans to use and why it suits your walls when you request a quotation. Here at Capital Painter, we use:
- Dulux
- Farrow & Ball
- KEIM
- Sadolin
- PPG Sigma
- Cuprinol
- Owatrol
How do they communicate during the job?
Once the painter starts preparing the walls, they may find damage that wasn’t obvious before. They should speak with you about any such findings before continuing so you aren’t surprised by extra work and costs.
Compare more than the final price
Check what the price covers. Does a lower quotation only seem low because it doesn’t yet include surface preparation? Put the quotations side by side and check if they cover the same work. If not, ask the painter whose quotation is missing something to price the missing work so that you have a much fairer basis for comparing.
Choose someone you are comfortable having in your home
Will your family need to use the rooms around the work area while painting is underway? The painter should respect that. Look for a residential painter in London who is polite and won’t turn the job into a bigger disruption than it needs to be. You should also be able to ask questions without feeling that you are interrupting the job.
At Capital Painter, we’ve trained our staff to keep disruption controlled and maintain tidy working areas throughout the project. You can also count on us to keep you informed as the work progresses. If you’re looking for residential painters in London, call +44 20 3137 8843.
