FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
In order to provide the most accurate estimate for labor and materials, I like to physically see the space in question rather than work from blueprints or measurements that might be emailed. I produce estimates with line items that reflect the cost of a specific task within a room. For example, there might be a line item for painting a living room, and a separate line item cost for painting the trim in that same room. That way if you decide to do or not do a specific line item(s) you would know exactly how that would affect the bottom line.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I would come out to your house, assess the condition of the walls and discuss your vision of your project. After taking notes on the specifics of the jobs, I later send you a formal bid by email. Once accepted I collect payments in a couple different ways. If it's a short job of 3 days or less, I typically just invoice you at the end of the project for the labor and paint/materials. If the job is 5 days or more, I usually request a deposit up front covering a portion of the labor and paint/materials followed by a final invoice upon completion. I supply all paint and materials and those costs are charged to you as a separate line item on the estimate you receive.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
No formal education/training, but I do have 27 years on the job experience :)