Contracts are documentation of a clear understanding between you and the painter. A contract should therefore be standard practice. This document also bears the condition/s of your agreement.

Please compile a written list of the items you are not satisfied with. Based on the written list, you may need to discuss this in detail with the painter, providing consideration and completion opportunities.

If you disagree with their recommended action, you need to elevate the matter to the Master Painters Association.

The need to paint exterior surfaces varies greatly depending on the environment and weather conditions of the area where the structure is. As a general rule of thumb, expect to do a repainting job in the order of five to seven years for exterior surfaces.

Post painting maintenance requires regular dust and alkaline removal with a damp cloth. Note: don’t use detergents in the first month.

For broad exterior surfaces, you may need to use light pressure washing.

Painting work is dangerous if you don’t use personal protective equipment (PPEs). Paints, even water-based ones, contain harmful chemicals. Some paints contain lead and asbestos, so you need to check with your suppliers if these paints have these toxic substances. Note also that structures painted in the 70s used lead and asbestos paints. Removing this can be a hazardous activity. Other things to consider are areas where you will do painting work if it has proper ventilation or if the elevation is too high. Note also the presence of electrical wiring.

Yes. The warranty covers the quality of the workmanship and is guaranteed to last for five years from the paint manufacturer. If problems arise, then the painter can make urgent repairs.

Your painter will ask you to visually inspect their work after completing the job. The inspection is an opportunity for you to notify the painter if any issues need touching-up. However, the warranty may not cover some matters, such as peeling paint.