There are many reasons for painting a house in New Haven. You may be selling your home or you might just want a fresh new look. New paint can give your house a rejuvenating look and feel and make it more appealing to a home buyer. Proper exterior maintenance can is probably the most important reason people in New Haven get their houses painted. The weather will eventually take its toll on your home if it is not properly maintained.

Painting the exterior of a house is much different than painting an interior room. A house painting job will take a lot of time and can make a mess if not done properly. The best way to avoid these home painting challenges is to hire a professional New Haven House Painter to come to your home and paint it for you.

Care should be taken when choosing which painting contractor will paint your house. While cost and scheduling and efficiency are important, reputation and past work history should be taken into consideration as well.

Obviously, one of the most important factors of hiring any contractor is the cost. You must consider your budget and how much you can afford before hiring an exterior painter. Try to choose a house painting contractor that has good painting skills, knowledge of the local area and a good work ethic. Most contractors determine their cost by the size of the job, the amount of prep work that is required, the time it takes to paint the exterior and the paint that is going to be used. If the exterior of your home is large and difficult to paint, the cost will obviously be higher than the cost of a smaller, well kept house.

Some house painting contractors charge by how long they estimate it will take them to paint your home. If this is the case, then you want to make sure that the contractor is known for working in an efficient manner. If a contractor takes longer to do a job than it should take then you should consider using a different contractor. You definitely don't want to hire a painter that is going to waste your time or overcharge you.

A painter can't just walk up to your house and start painting. First they will have to prepare your house for paint so that the job looks professional and will last for many years. Preparation includes fixing and filling holes in siding and trim, cleaning any dirt or haze that may be on the siding, pressure-washing, scraping off loose and peeling paint, sanding and covering of surfaces that should not get paint on them (your car, neighbor's houses, bushes, etc...)

Your painting contractor should choose a good quality outdoor paint that will last and won't need to be touched up frequently. They should discuss the potential paints with you including the ups and downs of the paint you finally decide to use. Typically, professional house painters in the New Haven area use Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore paints.

Knowledge is also an important factor in selecting a house painter in New Haven. If they are knowledgeable about what they are doing, they will most likely perform high quality work. They will also be able to save you money by doing proper prep work and choosing a paint that you will like and that will last you longer. Their knowledge may save you money up front and in the long run as well.

Word of mouth goes a long way when selecting a house painter too. Friends, relatives or coworkers may have already used a local painter and can give you their personal experience. However, just because someone you know had a good experience doesn't mean you will - even a broken clock is right twice a day. You should still do your due diligence, check references and get comparison quotes from other painters before making a final decision.

You will also want to be sure the contractor is someone you can communicate with and that they understand exactly what you are looking for. Most contractors will be more than happy to discuss your decisions and needs with you thoroughly. Most will come out to your home and evaluate the site and the house and include time to speak with you during their visit. If you feel that the contractor is rushing you or pushing you into something you don't want, you probably haven't found the right person yet.

You can always find the RIGHT house painter by following the steps in our free guide on selecting a house painter in New Haven. Visit our website at www.NewHavenHousePainting.com and get yours now.