By: Fabiola Grosshan
Submitted: 2010-05-31 04:07:38 | Word Count: 402
There are many advantages to working with local San Diego painting contractors rather than going with a big national home improvement chain. Local contractors are much more willing to bargain with you, but how do you know that you’ve chosen the right one? Here’s a brief guide to choosing a San Diego interior painting contractor for your next home remodeling project.
Customer Reviews
Many local painting contractors will have websites where you can look at their service offerings, prices and customer reviews. Of course, you’re not likely to find any negative reviews on their site; you can get a more accurate picture of what most customers really think of a particular local painting contractor by visiting online business directory sites like Yelp, Kudzu and Yahoo. Looking at which companies have the most positive reviews will help narrow down your choices, saving you precious time and money.
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Ask for a Free Estimate
A good local contractor should be more than happy to give you a free estimate. Make sure you ask for one before you agree to contract for any kind of service. Even better, make sure you get the estimate in writing.
Buy Your Own Paint
No matter how trustworthy the contractor you end up choosing may be, it’s always a better idea to shop for your own paint if you want to save some extra cash. If you include the paint in the contractor’s deal, expect to be slightly overcharged. It’s not a scam; it’s just the standard operating procedure.
Unfair Price Hikes to Look Out For
The most commonplace price hike is charging you more for painting larger rooms. This might seem reasonable, but there really is no basis for this, as larger rooms are generally easier and quicker to paint. They have more room to maneuver and the areas that have to be covered are not cluttered and small. A cathedral-sized room, on the other hand, may justify higher fees.
The most important part of picking a painting contractor is doing your research. Whether you’re looking for an interior paint job or popcorn ceiling removal in San Diego, it pays to study the various local contracting companies available to make sure you get the best deal possible.
