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Home Improvement

Estimates are important when hiring a contractor for exterior house painting

by Garrett Tardiff July 10, 2012
written by Garrett Tardiff July 10, 2012

What does a free estimate actually mean?

At Pinnacle Decorating and Painting, a free estimate means there is no charge for the estimate. However, it also is important to know what the free estimate includes.

The estimate for an exterior house painting job will include the cost of materials and labor. Material will include all paint and/or primer and prep work.

Proper surface preparation, the undisputed, most important step for a beautiful and long-lasting exterior project, should include:

•  Removing loose paint and defective caulking.

•  Scraping and sanding of all peeling areas.

•  Washing all surfaces free of dirt to achieve maximum adhesion of coating material.

•  Sealing gaps between adjoining wood or wood and masonry with elastomeric sealant.

•  Preparing rusty surfaces prior to the application of primers.

•  Applying primer and a finish coat of paint.

It is advised to get three or four estimates. Beware of contractors whose estimates are considerably lower than the others. This may be because they use inferior products and inexperienced laborers.

•  Talk to a neighbor or friend with recent experience having his house painted, and obtain some contractor recommendations.

•  Determine whether the licensed professional painter actually is going to be on the premises and painting?

•  When getting an estimate for house painting, make sure the document includes labor and materials separately, as well as a description of all prep work, how much paint will be needed, and how long the job will take.

When you are looking to have the exterior of your house painted the proper way, with professionalism and pride, call Mountain Bridge resident Garrett Tardiff, owner of Pinnacle Decorating and Painting, at (480) 265-7803. Free estimates are available. Licensed, bonded and insured—ROC# 274102.

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