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Tips for Finding a Contractor You Can Trust

Tips for Finding a Contractor You Can Trust

I hear it every week that I am out meeting with clients. “It is so hard to find a reputable contractor that I can trust”. Contractors don’t answer their phones, don’t show up on time, delay jobs, and just plain frustrate clients. Clients are left feeling like they have to manage the whole job instead of receiving an excellent experience where they are taken care of and the contractor ensures all details are covered and done well. So how do you find a contractor that will make your life easier by taking care of what you are willing to pay them to do? Here are the essential things to keep in mind:

Trust your gut. If you have a good feeling or a bad one, listen to it. A low price doesn’t matter if you are miserable and end up acting like the contractor to get the job done the way you want.
Do you feel like the contractor values you? Did they show up on time for the estimate? Were they organized and prepared for your appointment? You are asking them to manage the project, if they can’t manage their time, how can they manage your project?
Did they provide a clear and detailed estimate? Your estimate should be spelled out completely, from what they will do for you, to what products they use, to options that you requested. Did they send it to you in a timely manner or did you have to wait weeks and chase them down for it?
Products matter. Make sure they spelled out what they will use in your estimate. They should be using quality products; cheaper products don’t save you money in the long run. Cheaper products will mean the job has to be redone sooner, costing you more. You are making an investment in your home, make sure the contractor uses quality products.
Did they provide you with copies of their license, insurance, and warranty? If they can’t provide any of these to you in writing, they should be disqualified quickly. You want someone who runs a legitimate business and protects you at the same time.
Check past jobs and reviews. This may sound so simple, but many people overlook this important step. Go look at their work, if it is holding up and looks nice, you safely can assume your job will too. Look up their reviews online. A reputable company should have many available at your fingertips. While a company with many reviews will likely have a few that aren’t perfect, you want to find out how they handled those hiccups. Then check out their website for testimonials and pictures of jobs.

If you are looking for a reputable painting contractor in the greater Sacramento area, Brooks Painting is here to help you with all your painting needs. Let us provide you with an excellent experience, and show you how contractors should work. We can help you with your interior & exterior painting, cabinet finishing, and commercial work. We work in Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, and El Dorado Counties. Call us at 530-753-5074 or visit our website to set up an estimate appointment.

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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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4.9 rating from 400+ reviews

Brooks Panting Inc. just finished painting the exterior of our house. The crew did a terrific job. The house is a mid century modern with redwood paneling and an unusual amount of trim work. The Brooks crew was efficient, the quality of the painting was exceptional and the work was completed on time! Because of the age of the house several panels needed to be replaced. Brooks had the expertise to closely match the new paneling with the old paneling. I would not hesitate to recommend this company. They are professionals!

Daniel Dykstra

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.

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.

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.

Great job in every way- quality of work to customer service.

Debbie M.

Hiring Brooks Painting was an easy and professional process the whole way through, from the estimate to the completion of having my very high walls edged, where I was unable to reach them. Crew Leader Eric was prompt and super capable, which was a relief since he had to maneuver and climb a very tall ladder. He was also in the process of teaching a newer painter and I admired his positive and encouraging manner. In addition, he was willing to respond to my requests with ease. No regrets here! The edging looks amazing and only took 4 hours to complete.

Serenity Now

We are long time happy customers with many positive experiences with Brooks Painting. We have appreciated the assistance (and patience) with selecting paint colors, the professionalism of the staff and the high quality of workmanship. We recently had some interior painting done and the crew was on time, neat, careful inside the house and very easy to work with. They also cheerfully handled some unexpected drywall repair. I highly recommend Brooks Painting.

Teri Greenfield

Brooks did a fantastic job on our exterior and interior paint jobs. Quality was high, price was reasonable, and the team was extremely professional and detail-oriented. Mark was our crew lead and the team performed a number of exterior wood repairs, a door re-stain, interior and exterior painting. Mark clearly takes a lot of pride in his work and went above and beyond to ensure the work was high-quality, including finding exact matching siding to fix dry rot, and performing minor repairs that weren't even included in the quote. He and the team were all consistently positive and personable, joking with each other throughout the day, while also genuinely complimenting each other on the quality of their work. It was great to see, and that positivity definitely showed through the work they did. We couldn't be happier with the end result.

Ryan Schauland

We chose Brooks Painting based on their excellent reputation. It was an excellent choice! We had them do a complete exterior and almost complete interior painting of our two story house. They were done separately, while we were out of town. We are very pleased with the quality of the work. They even fixed up a few mistakes made by a crew that painted a portion of our interior ceilings a month prior (removal of asbestos popcorn ceiling), at no extra charge. Cleanup was great, also. They repaired some dry rot that was uncovered (extra charge, but worth it), and they even moved furniture back into place as well as put back the curtain rods that I had taken down, which wasn't expected. I highly recommend them, and will use them again for any future paint jobs.

Charlie Russell

Brooks Painting is everything you would want. Excellence! Always on time. Great work!

Mary Jane B.

Competent, very thorough, listened to my wishes, very accommodating. Hard workers, friendly, happy, willing to please.

Kay M

Chris and Gabriel were amazing. Corey was patient and helpful in answering questions and while I decided on colors. The office was easy to contact and had good follow-through. Thank you so much to Brooks for a job I could not possibly be happier with. Feel free to use me as a reference!

Laura P

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Residential and Commercial Estimator Corey, the owner of our company, is an invaluable asset to our sales team. With strong expertise in residential interior painting, cabinet refinishing, exterior projects, and commercial work, he’s your go-to professional for anything from homeowner consultations to contractor quotes.

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A new face, the same commitment to excellence. Chase values honesty, reliability, and treating every customer like a neighbor. His enthusiasm for serving our community and helping clients feel confident throughout the painting process makes him a wonderful addition to our team.

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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.

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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.