Who is the best Exterior House Painter Near Me?

While nobody wants to pay more than they have to for anything; most people prefer high quality services and results. You want to “get what you pay for”, but in the painting industry, that doesn’t always happen.  If you plan to hire a professional, this will give you insight as to how SPEEDY-CLEAN Painting & Pressure Washing would handle the project.

Free Professional Color Consultation (worth $500)

Unless you already know the colors you want, or are just matching the current colors, this is often the starting point. Color choice can be very daunting for some Customers, not to mention that sheen choices must be made as well. You do not want to be stuck living with the wrong color choice, or spending additional time and money correcting the problem.  This service will streamline the process and make it much easier on you!

Pressure washing

After a careful inspection to identify any necessary repairs, we start with a thorough cleaning. We use large scale commercial pressure washers with soap injection, removing any pealing paint that will come off. We go a step beyond here, removing window screens and brush cleaning them and the windows. Our machines are connected to water softeners which greatly reduce spotting as the glass dries. The windows come out looking very nice and really compliment your new paint job.

Repairs

Hopefully you won’t need any major repairs. However, small areas of dry rot are very common and usually easily repaired. Significant damage may require removing and replacing sections of siding and trim. If this is the case we are well qualified and equipped to get your property back to top condition. Now is the time to correct any issues. The repairs will protect your investment and improve the look and longevity of the paint job.

Pre-Paint Preparation

We never skimp on preparing the surface for paint, as this is a critical part of the process. the best paint in the world won’t make a bit of difference if the surface hasn’t been properly prepared. It has been said that preparation is 90% of the job and the actual painting is 10%. We start by scraping any remaining loose or peeling paint. Sanders are used to help smooth the surface as well as remove any failing paint.

 Primer to any bare wood and repair areas. A quality bonding primer or oil based primers are recommended depending on what type of surface it is. We usually do all the caulking after the primer has been applied. Primer makes the areas that need caulk more visible, and the caulk will adhere better to the primer. We only use high quality caulk and plenty of it.  Caulk is applied to help seal the house from moisture as well as improve the appearance. It is important that the trim above windows and doors are caulked well. Underneath of the trim is usually not caulked however. This allows any moisture to have a way out, which can be equally important.

Masking

We won’t go to far into the masking process here. We always have plenty of masking paper, tape, plastic, and drop cloths. A good quality hand masker is important as well. Basically anything that doesn’t  get painted will be protected. 

Painting

After all the previous stages have been completed; it’s finally ready to apply paint. You will get to see the fruits of our labor, although there is still plenty of labor left. There are several methods used to paint exteriors, but we won’t get too far into it here. Rather; we will just point out a few tools and several rules we always follow.

1. We only use high quality paint and don’t skimp on amounts or water it down.
2. We’re always applying two coats, but on rare occasion a third coat may be required.
3. The tools for applying paint are: Airless Sprayer, brush and rollers. When using an airless sprayer we usually back roll as well. We do not count the back rolling as a second coat however.

As far as sheens go; the glossier the sheen the better the protection. We usually use a satin sheen on exterior walls. Trim and doors are done in satin or semi gloss. We also use a Urethane trim paint for better protection. We try to avoid flat paint and use Low Luster for Customer’s who don’t want any sheen. We use high quality paint that will still hold up well in flat however.  Considering the heat in  Chico and surrounding areas, having a satin sheen is a good practice and adds protection.

Touch Up / Clean Up

Once the painting is completed to the highest level of quality, we will check the entire job and touch up any areas that may need it. Drop cloths and equipment will be removed as well as any masking and trash. We will leave extra paint with you for any touch ups you may need to do down the road. We will also keep track of all the colors and paint codes for your project. If you do not want any paint left behind you can contact us later if you need the paint codes or products used on your project. All trash will be removed and hauled off by us leaving nothing behind but a pristine transformation of your property!

 

The Walk Through

At the end of the project we will walk through everything that was done and make sure you are perfectly happy with all the work. We like to do the walk through while we still have the paint out and some crew on the premises. If you see anything that concerns you, or any missed spots, just point it out. We will be more than happy to address any problem areas. It is unusual for there to be any problems at this stage of the job, but we are human and it’s always possible something may have been missed. Do not hesitate to let us know if you see anything you think needs attention, you will not hurt our feelings.  After all;  want you to be extremely happy with the work, as we will be asking you for a 5 star review as well as any referrals you may be able to provide.

 

Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We stand behind all our services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not happy with any part of the job, we will determine the problem and correct it. We will pay for the labor and materials to correct any areas of concern, up to $7,000 or the price of the job (whichever is greater). In other word’s we would do the entire job over it that’s what it took to make it right. Although it is incredibly unlikely this would happen, you will enjoy the peace of mind knowing your project will be completed properly and to your complete satisfaction.

We also  guarantee all labor and materials for one year, as most paint failures show up immediately or within six months.

In Conclusion

If you want to make it easy on yourself and insure the job is done right, contact us today! SPEEDY-CLEAN Painting & Pressure washing. We look forward to hearing from you and completing your project on time and on budget. Serving Chico and surrounding areas of Butte County including Durham CA.

Have your house painted….Feel Better!™