Who is the Best Painter in Colorado Springs?
Who is the best painter in Colorado Springs?
Search engines pull up dozens of results for painters in Colorado Springs. Every year new painters come to Colorado Springs but very few stay more than a couple of years. You’re trusting a company to not only deliver a quality paint job, but also be trustworthy with your home and belongings.
Even during the bidding process we find homeowners feel unsure they’re comparing apples to apples. Some painters are good, some are good to avoid. So how do you choose?
Homeowners hiring a contractor of any type needs to understand there are three primary job factors to choose from: price, timeline, and quality. You have the ability to choose up to two, the contractor is then able to have flexibility with the remaining option(s). The most important thing you can do is know which two job factors matter most to you. This will help you know which of the following painting company types to go with.
Fly By Night/Temporary Painters
As in any industry, fly by night and temporary businesses pop up seasonally. This is especially true during the exterior painting season (May-October) in Colorado Springs. These people are looking to make a quick buck and see a landscape full of houses when they arrive. They can set up a Web site in no time and appear legitimate. They will often be the lowest price bidder. They may ask for more than 30% up front. (Up to 30% upfront is a reasonable request to cover materials.)
Stay away from this type of painter. Always.
While they can appear legitimate there are a few ways to investigate: How did you find out about them? Are they accredited with the BBB? How are they dressed when they do your estimate? Where will they buy their paint—Home Depot/Lowes or a professional paint store like Sherwin Williams, The Paint Gallery, or Kwal?
If you feel uncomfortable around this person, listen to your intuition! Stay away from this type of painter!
Handyman
Handyman painters usually promote that they can do everything for you from building to painting. Yes, anyone can slap some paint on a wall but unless they are a painting specialist they won’t know the best product/brand for each project and the finishes may not be the quality a small business/specialty painter can deliver. The types of projects that are great for handyman painters are small single projects like closets, small bathrooms, a single small bedroom, touch up, or a shed you’ve added to the property.
Franchise/High Volume Painters
There are painting franchises available and several large companies independently owned in Colorado who do a high volume of work. Both are known for fast work and a cattle chute approach to getting jobs done. They will price themselves competitively and can be the lowest bidder. The person who bids your home may not be the owner or someone closely involved in quality control.
Apartment buildings, track home construction, and others use these types of painters because the work gets done quickly and meets minimum standards of quality. Quick and dirty paint jobs are the best for these types of painters. Price will be the ultimate deciding factor. Timeline is dependent on their ability to crank through every job and how full they can fill their pipeline.
Small Business/Specialty Painters
Highly referred painters that fall in this category are usually great to work with. You will find a company that cares about quality and doesn’t put you through a cattle chute to get your project finished. They are rarely the lowest bidder, but are competitive. They are highly communicative and reachable. They enjoy educating homeowners on projects and processes for each project. They will do homeowner repaints, custom homes, and small commercial projects.
Small business painters are your all-around best painters in Colorado Springs. Interior projects are especially good for this type of painter because the level of quality needed is higher. Exterior projects are also great for this category because they bring attention to detail to the exterior of your home, doing the job right the first time while delivering a fair price.
Specialty painters are those who do jobs that require lead certification or artistic faux finishes and murals. We have several specialty subcontractors we’ve vetted and work with regularly to meet the needs of our clients.
Who is the best Colorado Springs Painter for you?
The answer truly depends on what is most important to you. Think through your current paint project. What do you value most? Timeline, cost, or quality?
Do your research. Check with the local Better Business Bureau. Ask pointed questions. When you know what you’re looking for you can find a painter suited to your needs and make a decision quickly.
