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How Do I Decide Who Will Paint My House?

Brooks Painting does a lot of residential painting estimates in a year, and it is not uncommon for us to come across people who have never worked with any type of painting contractor.  We provide our potential customers with a contractor comparison checklist so that they can easily compare each of their estimates.  This 16 items checklist can be a very helpful tool for a homeowner to make their decision, by easily comparing the companies on an equal field.

The questions are simple and easy to answer.

Hiring a Painter Checklist

  • 1.)   Does the contractor have a valid California C-33 license?
  • 2.)   Does the contractor give a quality guarantee and written warranty?
  • 3.)   Does the contractor carry Liability & Workers Comp insurance?
  • 4.)   How long has the company been in business?
  • 5.)   Will the contractor give you a list of references with phone numbers in your area?
  • 6.)   Is the contractor a member in good standing of the Better Business Bureau?
  • 7.)   Is the contractor a member of their local chamber of commerce?
  • 8.)   Is the contractor a member of his trade organization, the PDCA?
  • 9.)   Are the painters who will be in your home company employees or subcontractors?
  • 10.) Does the company do background and drug testing before hiring?
  • 11.)  In the contractor’s proposal clear with detailed pricing for each area of the job?
  • 12.)  Did the contractor discuss the time required for your job?
  • 13.)  Did the contractor specify the type of paint to be used?
  • 14.)  Did the contractor specify the type of surface preparation to be done?
  • 15.)  Did the contractor appear professional, knowledgeable, clean, and neat?
  • 16.)  Did any of the references indicate difficulty getting the company to fix problems?

It is so important to make sure that you are comparing apple to apple when deciding on the contractor you will use.  In the painting world, estimates can be very vague, and lack a lot of details that are important.  It is critical to have a comprehensive, well written estimate, as that job description is what the contractor legally needs to provide.  It doesn’t matter if the contractor verbally tells you something if they don’t put it in writing.  Make sure that you require the contractor to put everything they tell you they will do in writing.   A few other things to think about; are they on time for the estimate, or do they call to let you know they are going to be late?  Were they easy to reach and set up the estimate?  How long did it take to get the estimate?  These few things are all excellent indicators of how they will be to work with during the job.  Make sure you feel comfortable with the company you hire- it’s not just about price. The details do matter.  

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1. We’re committed to your project’s success

A lot of painters do the bare minimum, just to get by and move on. That’s not who we are or how we’ve built our reputation.

2. You can feel comfortable with our team

From the estimator to our office team, field employees to Crew Leader, we want you to know that you’re valued, cared for, and safe.

3. We’ll do the job correctly

You deserve total transparency, accountability, and exceptional work. No skipped steps or opting for the “easy way.”

4. We’ll stand by our job

Because we know we’re doing it all the right way, we can confidently stand by our work. We’re picky, and we want you to be 100% satisfied.

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Very professional. Painters were very accommodating on the little things.

Claude V., Dixon

We would recommend them highly. [They] painted and did a good job. Kept everything clean and cleaned up after, very polite.

Muriel Y.

I wanted to have my kitchen cabinets painted but knew that that was a job that required skill and expertise. I called Brooks Painting and the experience from start to finish was perfect! Everyone I dealt with was personable and good at their jobs. They spent time answering questions, explaining the exact process, and did the work precisely as promised. They even did a few other small jobs (repairing and painting 2 water damaged ceilings) to perfection. And everything was neat and clean when they left! And the cabinets – better than I could have hoped for. Esteban is a master craftsman who was meticulous in every aspect of his work. The finish is smooth as glass with no imperfections. I couldn’t be happier!

Christina Fotenos
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This is a business you can trust to do an excellent job and keep all promises. Came on time, completed in time stated, beautiful result!

Sandra & David M.

My house is so beautiful now…great work. Courteous, prompt, awesome work.

Lisa H.

Efficient, prompt, dependable, quality, respectful, friendly and caring.

Marilou R., Winters

My experience with Brooks Painting has been outstanding, and, if it were an option on Google, I would assign 100 stars to their work. Mark and his crew were exceptional in painting both the inside and outside of my Central Davis home. They were considerate, careful, and respectful of my furnishings and yard. Kristen and her office staff were also responsive to my queries and were timely in scheduling the work. Thank you Brooks Painting for assisting in transforming my house into a beautiful home!

Hollis Skaife
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The crew is as neat and reliable as the actual painting job and paint used. No boom boxes!! Cordial staff spoke English. The crew got along with each other and worked as a team. The actual finish is / was beautiful. We would like to use Brooks again!

Donna H.

Easy to work with - pleasant, efficient, competent, always available, answered all questions. Totally professional - each person. Thank you all! A great job!

Stephanie Brown F.

Very professional, live up to their billing! [The] company was very cooperative, on top of everything. [They] followed through with their commitment.

Marylan T.

Brooks Painting has be in business a long time in our area. As a native resident we have seen and heard of their professional & quality painting. In looking for bids on painting our house Brooks was referred numerous times. When Jeremy came out to meet us we were sold on using their services and looked no further. Every aspect of this company was very upfront, professional and made us feel safe, valued and comfortable hiring them. The office staff kept good communication with us. The color matching was perfect. The crew showed up on time, were respectful and did a great job from prep to the final end of the project. The warranty offered was a plus and the liability coverage gave us peace of mind also. The price was well worth all that was included in the project so we had little to do but move our stuff away from the house. Thank you Brooks painting, crew and staff for making our home new again :)

Karen Boone
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They treat their employees in a fair manner resulting in happy workers. Company is well run. I really like the crew that was here, they were very comfortable to have around.

Pat H.

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    Why Work with Brooks Painting

    Quality

    Our reputation is built on our painting craftsmanship and excellence.

    Prompt Service

    We are proud of our reputation for friendly, prompt service, and this positive attitude is reflected by every one of our employees.

    Guarantee

    We offer a three-year labor guarantee for all painting projects involving one coat, and a five-year labor guarantee for all two-coat projects.

    Reputation

    Our priority has always been to deliver quality work, services, and customer experiences. This has led us to become the largest painting contractor in the Davis/Woodland area.

    Insurance

    Brooks Painting is a fully-licensed, bonded, and insured company. We also offer up to $1,000,000.00 in liability for your protection.

    Value

    We offer you superior value, from the materials we use to the quality of the services we perform.