A painting quote should describe the preparation work, not just the colour and number of rooms. Surface condition can change the time and materials required.
What to check
Ask the painter to inspect the surfaces and explain cleaning, repairs, priming and coating proposals. Agree paint specification and the areas excluded from the job. Confirm furniture protection, access and cleanup. Use suitable professional assessment for underlying damp or other defects rather than expecting a new coat of paint to solve the cause.
Questions to ask
- What preparation is included?
- Which paint specification is quoted?
- Who addresses underlying surface problems?
Compare written proposals against the same brief
Give shortlisted providers the same description and ask them to identify exclusions. Separate assessment, labour, materials and any follow-up that applies. A lower total is difficult to judge if it leaves essential work unspecified. Agree who can approve changes and how the finished job will be checked. For work affecting safety or structural performance, use the appropriate qualified professionals and required approvals throughout, not only after a problem appears.
Explore your options on KumaShops
Visit KumaShops listings to look for relevant offers. Check current availability and use the questions above when making an enquiry. An advert is a starting point for your own checks.