Paint the house myself or hire a professional

If your house is begining to look like it is need of a paint job and you are trying to decide to do you yourself or hire a professional lets take a look at what you will need for either option.

The number one priority when taking on this type of project is safety. There are many serious injuries and deaths each year caused by falls. Also, when moving ladders always be aware of where the power lines are at as this is another safety hazard you must look out for.

You should also have someone to assist you. This is a large project and you will need some help with it. Since painting is very labor intensive, the more help you have the easier it will be.

If you do decide to hire a professional painter, ask friends and neighbors what compainies they used to paint their house and find out if they were pleased with the work their painter did. This is usually the best method for finding a good painter. In addition you could call your local Chamber of Commerce, check the internet for local painting contractors or look in your local Yellow Pages.

Always get bids from three different painting companies, but be sure to compare apples to apples. Many companies will be much cheaper but use subpar material and cut corners where ever they can. Next, ask for proof of insurance, not only general liability but also workers comp insurance. Obtain at least three references and go and look at their work and also talk with the homeowner. Last, if you did not recieve a reference from your local Better Business Bureau, call them and find out if the company you are considering has had any complaints.

If you are going to paint your house yourself or hire a professional I believe that if you follow some of the guidelines that I have mentioned you should have very little trouble.

Copyright (c) 2008 Smoky Mountain Painting

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The author is the owner of Smoky Mountain Painting in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. He has over thirty years experience in the home improvement industry.

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