Be Clear About What You Want
Make sure everyone who needs to be there is present at the
initial meeting with the painter to ensure that all ideas
and expectations are tabled before the work starts. Put one
person in charge of the project on the household's behalf so
that the painter has one person to refer to should they need
any questions answered. This will minimize confusion when
perhaps one partner asks for work to be done that is
contrary to what the other partner has already requested.
If you are planning to have exterior painting done, the
initial meeting should be scheduled during daylight so you
can show the painter what work is required and they can
assess the state of the existing paint finish. The condition
of the existing paintwork will have a bearing on the scope
of work they are required to do.
For a large job prepare a written specification of your
requirements, outlining the scope of the work, the timeframe
and who will be responsible for cleaning up and disposing of
paint debris. Where possible, follow the same process for
smaller jobs - while it may seem unnecessary to write a
specification for small jobs, it may save you arguments
later.
Be specific and concise - clear specification will
help prospective contractors prepare better quotes. The more
information you give them, the more confidence they will
have that they understand the requirements of the job, and
the more likely they will be able to achieve the desired
outcome.
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