While painting is one of the most cost-effective and powerful projects you can do for your house. It can also be one of the most expensive. Painting contractors are professionals and deserve fair compensation for their work. But you should still try to get the best deal possible. Here are 7 ways how you can get a cheaper price from your painter.
Here’s what to look for when hiring a painter and how to negotiate a better house painting quote.
Start your research by using an online paint calculator that allows you to insert your room dimensions. Then calculates how much paint you will need. Based on the prices of paint at your local paint stores you’ll have an idea of the paint costs.
Next, research general paint labour costs to find an average rate, both by the hour and per square footage. But keep in mind that these rates are often dependent on the city.
So be more specific in your search. By searching for “How much does it cost to paint a house in Ontario” or “How much does it cost to paint a 1500 sq ft house interior in Canada”.
Then ask friends, family, neighbours and co-workers for painters they’ve hired. And compare the house painting quote they paid if their painting projects are similar to the work you want to be done. This research will provide you with a starting point so you can discuss a house painting quote with professionals you contact.
It pays to shop around for most things in life and getting a house painting quote is no different.
Get a few quotes for the project and also ask to see the breakdown between materials and labour costs. Since you are familiar with these prices from your research.
This will present opportunities where you can see how costs can be trimmed such as choosing a cheaper paint.
As long as it doesn’t double the labour time by requiring several coats.
If the house painting quote is per hour or per square foot, suggest a whole project price with a discount instead.
Or ask for a lower hourly rate or lower per square foot price if you increase the size of the job by adding more rooms or areas.
Also, call a painter’s references, and review their credentials.
Check whether they are licensed and insured to avoid financial issues with getting the job done right and safely.
You don’t want any unexpected costs such as repairing the damage.
You can save money by doing some of the painting preparation work yourself. Preparation work includes clearing the area of clutter, removing art and mirrors, pushing furniture into the centre of the room and covering it up. This will save your painter time so ask for the quote to be trimmed based on this help.
Also, ask your painter to make suggestions on what else you could do to save him time (and your money). Such as washing walls, filling holes and cracks, sanding, masking, removing wall plates, and laying drop cloths. As long as you are good at these skills. If all he has to do is show up with the paint and tools and begin right away, you’ll save him time and that saves you money.
Painting is generally less expensive to get done in winter since painters have fewer outdoor jobs on their lists. So if you can have the job done then, you’ll be able to negotiate a better price during this slow season when painters are eager for work.
Paint comes in a range of prices. But generally, you do get what you pay for in terms of its coverage and quality.
But to save money, you could consider cheaper paint for rooms that are seldom used such as the basement.
And higher quality paint for your main floor living rooms, hallways and kitchen that see a lot of action in the form of scratches and scrapes from family and friends.
Also, ask your painter what paint he can get discounts for to save you money and also watch for paint sales at local stores. If supplying your own paint helps lower the house painting quote.
If you have a large network of friends, family, co-workers and neighbours, offer to help the painter.
Get future business for a cheaper house painting quote. Also, let him put a sign on your lawn or door advertising his company for an extended period of time.
If you have lots of friends and followers on any social media accounts such as Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest, offer to feature his work online to grow his business.
No matter what house painting quote you’re given, simply ask for a lower price. Based on the painter’s schedule and future work lined up. He may give you a better price because he’s eager for the job now. Or if your house layout is simple without a lot of architectural trim. He doesn’t have to bring in any special equipment like scaffolding, or he doesn’t need an assistant. Then you might be able to get a cheaper price from your painter. It’s a quick and easy job to do.
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