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5 Questions To Ask Your HOA Painting Company

 5 Questions To Ask Your HOA Painting Company

Have you ever been left high and dry by a contractor? Maybe they over-promised and under-delivered, or simply didn’t have the capabilities to meet your specific needs.

It’s easy to make promises, but harder to deliver on them.

If you are an HOA board member or property manager, it’s crucial that you partner with a painting contractor who really has your back, making your job simpler rather than adding complexity or stress.

It really all comes down to asking the right questions. Based on our own interactions with HOA painting clients, here are a few key items to add to your checklist.

HOA painter Bay Area 5 Questions To Ask Your HOA Painting Company

#1: Do You Offer Free Estimates?

A consultation takes time, but it also demonstrates a vested interest in your needs, questions, and project. Your painting contractor should be willing to provide a free estimate, including a detailed proposal that outlines every aspect of your project.

#2: What Kind of Services Do You Offer?

Look for a painting contractor who confidently offers the services you need.

There may be additional repairs that require specialized trade expertise, but for your primary painting needs, it’s helpful to find a painter who can keep it all in-house. For example, at MB Jessee Painting, we have a dedicated carpentry division that can handle wood repair, rot replacement, etc. This allows us to provide a streamlined painting experience, rather than rely on outside contractors.

#3: Are You Licensed and Insured?

This is a real fork in the road: if your contractor doesn’t carry the proper licensing and insurance, they should immediately be checked off your list. Otherwise you could be held liable for workplace accidents or damage.

#4: How Fast Can You Respond Once We Create a Work Order?

Your painter should be able to provide a concrete timeline - no vague guess-timates. Especially in a community setting like yours, you need a reliable painting partner that can deliver within the timeframe you need, or at the very least deliver exactly as agreed-upon.

#5: What Kind of Workload Can You Handle?

You need to determine whether or not your painting contractor will be able to handle your specific project scope. Remember, anyone can confidently make promises… In this case, we recommend looking at their reviews, website, and proven track record. Showing rather than telling is critical. Can you see their past work, and the facilities they’ve painted?

Hand-in-hand with this question, we also recommend looking at their credentials. Are they safety-trained? Can they use high-reach equipment? Can they obtain permits that may be needed?

Feel Confident In Your HOA Painting Company

Asking the right questions takes time, but it’s the very best way to ensure that your project moves forward safely and efficiently, and is finished to your standards. If you have any other questions about HOA painting in the Bay Area, please feel free to contact our team at MB Jessee Painting. We’re here to help.

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“The entire MB Jessee team is courteous, efficient and professional. From scheduling and estimating to the crew managers and crew, they all did an excellent job on a small (but complicated) two room project in my house. I'm already thinking about getting them scheduled for the next project in the spring.”

— Cari Cheney

“I loved working with M.B. Jessee from start to finish on a relatively small paint job that grew a bit. I felt in very good hands from the moment Matt Jessee came out to give me the estimate and talk about my job. He was very easy to talk to and he handled my changes very well. Then the actual work done by Rigoberto and Mario was impeccable. They were neat and meticulous and the paint job looks beautiful. I could not have asked for more and when I did, they accommodated me 100%. I will not hesitate to call M.B. Jessee again and to refer them to friends.”

— Nancy Kurkjian

“Charles finished yesterday and did a fantastic job. We really enjoyed meeting Charles and having him in our home. He is a great guy in addition to his attention to detail in his work, the protection of our floors, walls and furnishings, and his overall interaction with us both. I would be pleased to recommend him to any of my clients.”

— Ken Morrison
Oakland

“I cannot imagine finer painters--and I have worked with many. They work exceptionally hard. It is a joy to see their workmanship!”

— Alicia R.
Oakland

“Thank you for the support you have given the Women's Cancer Resource Center over the past year!”

— Margo - Director Women's Cancer Resource Center

“The painters at MB Jesse are top notch! Cesar's team was super friendly and helpful. They were very polite and accommodating. Their expertise in everything painting related was evident in their attention to detail and efficiency painting tricky spaces. The apartment looks brand new!”

— Adam Swisher

“Richard and crew have been great, for sure. As much as I look forward to having the job done and my house back in order, I really enjoyed having them around. You should feel really good about how they represent your company.”

— Jessica Dodson

“I can't say enough about how courteous and professional my foreman was. He was on time every morning and arrived cheerful and ready to go. He is highly organized and very thoughtful. He was extremely careful and respectful when moving my belongings - a mature professional.”

— Nora Robinson

“Today I received a beautiful bouquet from your company. It was totally unexpected and very much appreciated--a lovely surprise. Also today, your crew finished my job. I am so pleased with all their fine work. Richard is absolutely amazing and a total delight to work with. He was also extremely helpful during the paint color process. The interior work in my home far exceeded my expectations. A big thank you to you and the crew for an outstanding job. Thank you, thank you for a terrific job!”

— Barbara
Piedmont

“In all the years I've worked with MB Jessee, I'm always so impressed by your crews. They are so respectful of everything--you never even know they're there! Except that the paint looks amazing when they're gone. We've had one showing of our home and already have an offer. I'm sure it is because the paint looks so beautiful.”

— Erin T.
Pleasant Hill

“MB Jessee painters are stellar! As a designer I've worked with numerous companies over the years, and MB Jessee is a top-notch firm. From the first phone call to the final clean up, every person is courteous, professional, and hard working. The owner, Matt, is a charitable leader who has instilled his team with integrity and honesty providing the customer with a first class experience at a fair price with a paint job that is guaranteed to last. I highly recommend MB Jessee. Thank you Matt and your STAR crew-Daniel, Rigoberto, Vicente, Edy, Pedro, and Mario, for a job well executed! Cynthia Brian, ASID, Starstyle® Productions, llc”

— Cynthia Brian
Morgan, CA

“Hello Matt,Just another notice of thanks to your wonderful crew, Rigoberto, Javier and John. They did fantastic work, with Rigo providing meticulous and conscientious attention to the details and excellent woodwork finishing, as evidenced by the beautiful fireplace. Javier did a fantastic job in the bathroom especially, it looks "brand new," and John always does quality work, both with the interior and exterior. I can tell they care about what they do. Rigo's "punch out" was very thorough, too. I will call again when I need some more work and will definitely recommend your company and fine crew. I also felt as a homeowner, I could leave my house in their good hands during the day and that took a lot of worry from me, they were honest, prompt and reliable. They were also very kind, respectful and clean in their work, very professional. Thank you.”

— Beth Marx & Melissa Kirsch
Oakland