Want to start house painting in Concord? If you have to do the project yourself, the expenses come straight from your pocket — buying all the paints, primers, and tools by yourself. That would be enough to drive you crazy. But if you have to paint the uppermost parts of your house like the ceiling or under the eaves, there’s risk involved. When you decide to paint your house by yourself, it’s going to be a huge undertaking that you shouldn’t take lightly.

Most people think that by doing the house painting they will save a considerable amount of money. But is it worth the money you will be saving? Will you be able to produce the results you want or will you deliver a disaster? Will you be able to carry all the work, considering the time and the level of skill you have, without going crazy?

Unless you have had considerable experience in house painting in Concord, you may want to stop before going forward with your “do-it-yourself” painting project and hire a contractor to do the job for you. You probably ask yourself if you should hire a contractor when you can do the job by yourself. Or you may wonder if you should find a reputable company when you can find the least expensive one.

Before you decide to do the house painting yourself or find the least expensive painting contractor you can find, read the following points that suggest that neither one of these options may be the best decision if you want your house painting to look great.

Safety

Painting is a hazardous job. It can involve dealing with noxious-smelling solvents at one time and stepping on the high scaffolding or the ladder the next. Even if you don’t have any issues with heights, working far off the ground can still be dangerous and lead to accidents. There’s still a hazard involved if you don’t know how to properly clean up after all the painting work is done. Hiring a professional contractor means you don’t have to worry about these problems.

Health

If your home or business was built before the late 1970s, it may have been painted with a lead-based paint. If you want to do away with the paint, trying to scrape it by yourself could lead to hazardous effects if you don’t do it properly.

Hiring a professional painter will save you from the health risks associated with this particular job. Professional painters who are hired to remove the lead-based paints are required to provide pamphlets from the EPA to their clients before doing such work. They know, understand, and follow the rules written in the pamphlet.

Preparation, painting, cleanup and disposal

Professional and reputable contractors know the value of preparation as well as the proper techniques of painting and cleaning up. They understand the hazards linked with their job such as mixing solvents and handling hazardous wastes after cleanup. Clients who hire them will have a peace of mind knowing that these professionals will do their job right.

Knowledge of paints and the method of applying them

If you are about to buy paint are you sure which type and color should work for you? These days, paint choices are more complicated than before — and they come in a crazier array of colors to choose from as well! Professional painting contractors in Concord have training and experience behind them so they know which paint is suitable for your home. Professional painters also know the right tools should they use and will have them ready for the job. Not only that, they also partner with professional paint, coatings, and wall covering companies that supply their materials so you won’t have to worry about paint quality.

Licenses and insurances

Nothing will drive you crazier than having to shoulder all the medical expenses when the painter you’ve hired just encountered an accident during the course of his job. Or discovering that the contractor you’ve hired is not at all licensed and legitimate, and is otherwise out to get your money. That’s why it is extremely important to verify if the painting contractor you’re about to hire is licensed and insured. If a contractor is happy to provide you with copies of its certificate of insurance, bonding information, and documentations that prove its compliance to safety measures, then it’s a sure sign that the contractor you’re hiring is legitimate.

Written contracts are a must

Most quality and reputable contracting firms will provide a written contract, which will clearly explain the scope of the work to be carried out. The contract should also cover other matters like the surfaces to be painted, the techniques and extent of surface preparation, scheduling for the project, and payment procedures.

Quality

When the end results most matter to you, you certainly wouldn’t do the work yourself (unless you’re a seasoned house painter) or hire an inferior contractor that you’re not sure will be able to do quality work. Professional and reputable contractors have extensive training and experience so when you hire them you can be sure that they will produce the quality end result you’ve always wanted. With an excellent finish, you don’t have to worry about peeling or cracking paint, due to inferior paints and painting methods, nor will you have to fix the problems yourself. You can be sure that the job done by quality contractors will look good for a quite a long time.

Doing the work yourself or hiring a less expensive but inferior-quality contractor will definitely drive you crazy in the long run. With these abovementioned factors considered, now you know that it’s definitely better to hire a professional contractor to do house painting in Concord. It will save your money as well as your sanity!