The most affordable and effective way to add value to your home is by adding a fresh coat of paint to both the interior and exterior. According to a survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center, painting certain rooms in your home can increase its value by up to 3%. It will also enhance the overall look and feel of the home.
The problem is, not all house painters are created equal. If you settle for the cheapest estimate from a company that isn’t legit, you may find yourself dealing with a lot of unwanted, and very expensive, issues.
How to Find the Best House Painters
When it comes to painting, the devil is in the details. The kind of paint used matters. The set up process matters.
Bad painters have been known to leave old poisonous paint everywhere. This of course can affect your health, and the health of anyone else that lives in your home.
For this reason it is extremely important you take the time to properly vet your house painter. The good news is the internet makes doing so super easy.
Here are four websites that allow you to harness the power of the internet while vetting potential house painters.
Houzz
Houzz is a home improvement and design website that makes it quick and easy to find a good house painter in your area.
And with a database of over 1 million qualified professionals, you are sure to find a painter that meets your specific needs.
The platform will ask you important questions such as the type of property you have, what rooms you want painted, and what your budget is.
The platform will then give you a list of five local professionals that have already been properly vetted. You will have the option to share your project with each professional to request a quote.
Yelp
Chances are you’ve heard of Yelp, and maybe even used it. It’s a great site for finding reviews on just about any type of business.
It’s very similar to Houzz in that you type in what you are looking for, in this case house painters, and you will get back a list of professionals in your area.
Yelp is a site that depends on reviews. You must take the time to parse through the reviews with an open mind. Keep in mind everyone will have a different experience. Don’t let a few negative reviews make or break a deal.
While Yelp is a great place to find help for your home painting project, be aware that some companies hire people to leave fake reviews. So if a review sounds too good to be true, chances are it is. After painting one or more rooms in your home, one finishing touch may be to clean or refresh your furniture. For information, see our post on furniture cleaning.
Angie’s List
Angie’s List is another great place to find painting professionals in your local area. First, you will need to create a free account. Once you’ve done that you can search for top rated painters in your area.
Similar to Houzz, you will need to answer a few questions first. You will then be presented with a list of the best painters in your city, state, or town.
Nextdoor
Nextdoor is a local hub where communities come together and exchange recommendations and advice. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a babysitter, or a painter, you are sure to find a great recommendation through your local Nextdoor hub.
The idea behind this platform is to connect neighbors. Oftentimes your neighbor already knows someone that can help you with your project. Using this platform can save you both time and money. And don’t worry, all users must verify they live in your neighborhood before they can offer advice or recommendations.