Everything you need to know about Handyman Exterior Painting Service Process

Exterior Painting is pretty straight forward. It is a service that has to be done often (every 5-10 years) To help maintain your home . When getting estimates or quotes from your contractor or handyman its always best to have a clear line of communication on what all is to be done and what inst to be done on this project.

Clear Concise Proposal & Scope of Work

You should receive a well written proposal with a scope of work . This spells out everything from the amount of days it should take , all the way to what brand,sheen , and color of paint will be used.

Pressure washing the house ,Is there rotted wood that needs to be replaced ? Is the handyman going to sand and scrape loose paint, Caulk and fill cracks and corners.

All these questions should be answered and once agreed on should be written in the scope of work of the proposal.

This also goes with price of services and pay schedule if there is one.

Help with Color consultation

Often times your painter will help you choose your colors to paint your exterior, unless you already have a color in mind. A professional painter have insights on whats in style and what would look best for your particular project.

He also could refer you with his local color consultant and the paint store reps if you are having trouble deciding which color you like best.

However, be aware that certain communities have strict codes to follow. If you have a Home owners association you will have to submit the colors for approval .

Clean Job site.

Exterior painting takes time, and you should feel comfortable knowing that your painter will leave a tidy site at the end of the day. The daily workflow needs to be outlined too. When the team arrives, and will leave should be communicated. As well as and where/how things will be organized and packed up each evening.

There's nothing worse than coming home to a messy crowded driveway or yard. Some homeowners don't mind letting the handyman leave tools behind. If this is the case ,should be neatly organized, not obstructing or being a trip hazard.

Property Protection

A good Exterior painter will always think safety first and protective of things around. That is what makes for a professional handyman. Drop cloths should be laid down to protect from spills. Landscaping should also be covered .

When spraying the painting contractor will do his/her best to control over spray . That would look like; using spray shields, using painters tape, plastic and paper to cover surfaces that shouldn't be painted on .

Continuous Communication

You are inviting a stranger to your home to do work , the least one can do is keep and open level of communication . Although painting is something you can see progress happen, you also can see issues.

That's why it is imperative for your handyman to keep you updated and vice versa. It may be halfway through the project and you just plain out like how its looking , color wise or other. That's when you can talk it over and come up with an solution .

Is exterior painting a big, important part of home maintenance and improvement? Yes, definitely. But it should be fun and refreshing, not stressful. If you know what to expect and what to look for in a painter, your project is off to a solid start already!