Picking an Interior House Painter: Cost Vs. Value
What do you look for in an interior painter, if you’re really, really honest? For most, it’s cost first, maybe followed by comfort level, feeling confident in their skills, and not having to wait too long for the work to be done. We get that! Especially the price point considerations. After all, we’re family people, homeowners, and budget-followers ourselves. As you weigh your options, however, we wanted to share a quick tip to help you not just find a painter, but find the very best painter to meet your needs.Low-Cost Painters: What’s the Risk?
Something makes those low prices possible, so it’s crucial that you ask what you’re willing to lose and sacrifice to achieve that alluring price point. What’s the risk?- Lack of proper credentials. Many budget painters skip the proper licensing and insurance, passing the risk and liability on to you.
- Poorly maintained equipment! Older, faulty equipment can slow down a timeline, decrease the quality of the finish, and in many cases even be a real danger.
- Unhappy, uninvested employees or subcontractors. If the team isn’t on board and excited about their work, the work suffers.
- Worthless warranties. It’s easy to offer a guarantee, but how do you know a fly-by-night company will even be around to service it?
- Lower-quality work. Not all paint finishes are created equal, and training and expertise really shine in our line of work.
What Should You Look for in a Painting Company?
Here are just a few attributes to keep an eye out for:
- Clear, detailed, official estimates (no napkin ballparks!)
- A breakdown of the work, materials, and preparation/repairs that are recommended and included
- Dedicated, happy team members (check their website and social media to get a feel for their culture)
- Longevity, proving that they will be available to stand by their work
- Local commitment is also a bonus, demonstrating an appreciation for the community that they are serving
- A thorough work process, including protecting your surfaces, prepping, and using quality products
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About Kennedy Painting
Our goal as a painting contractor is to provide our clients with the utmost in professional and responsible house painting. Through ongoing training, we keep our employees up to date on industry changes, new products, innovations, and our award-winning customer service standards. From our initial in-home consultation to our final project walkthrough, Kennedy Painting is a painting company that St. Louis residents can rely on. Our attention to detail and proper techniques at every stage ensure that our paint jobs will last. We stand behind all our work written warranty and can guarantee that your painting investment will beautify and protect your home for many years to come.
- BBB A+ Accredited
- 2-year written warranty
- 25 + years in business
- Locally Owned and Operated
People Hire Us Because They Know
- We offer a no-questions-asked two-year warranty on all of our painting projects.
- We are competitive with our pricing structure.
- Our paint jobs last longer because we never skimp on site protection.
- We leave the job NEAT and CLEAN.
- We have long-standing employees that are treated well.
- We give back to our community in many ways, including our annual charity project, Paint It Forward.
