Q: Should I pay a portion of my paint project on a Time and Materials Basis?
A: Generally speaking, No. The more experienced a painter, the more likely it is that they will be able to accuratly estimate the amount of time it will take to complete a job. Also, the more time the painter/estimator spends on the front end of a job asking questions, inspecting the surface and getting to know your needs, the more likely the bid will be accurate. When a painter (or any contractor for that matter) comes back to you, specifically at the end of a job with a list of "add-ons" that they did not bring up durring the project, I recommend you not pay for them. In the the event the painter brings up additional charges that he discussed with you as they came up, you may want to ask him "why didn't you know about these costs before we started our project."
Believe it or not, there are a lot of painters (and general contractors) who make it a point to have the lowest bid on the front end because they are setting up your job for a bunch of "add-on" charges that can be billed on a time and materials basis. To avoid this, simply be diligent on the front end, prior to choosing a painter.
Nick Dettinger
651-336-0561
White Bear Lake, MN
No comments:
Post a Comment