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Questions to Ask Your Oakland House Painter

Questions to Ask Your Oakland House Painter

Painting your home is an important investment, whether it is a small interior painting job or a complete exterior repainting. It doesn’t just make your house more pleasant to live in (though it definitely does that); it also protects the value of your home for years to come! That’s one of the reasons it is vital to choose a good Oakland house painter.

Even beyond the aesthetics and the investment, there are even more pressing considerations to keep in mind when hiring a painting contractor: the safety and well-being of your family!

With all of these considerations in mind, here are a few questions that you should ask any painting company before you hire them to work on or in your home.

Do You Complete the Work Yourself, Or Hire Subcontractors?

Some subcontractors are fantastic, while others are less so. The problem with subcontractors is, How do you know? Do you know if they are good painters? Do you know if they are trustworthy people?

On the other hand, when a painting company completes all of the work with their own in-house employees, you know exactly who will be in your home.

What Is Your Training Process for Painters?

When a painting company uses only their own personnel, they have the opportunity to make sure each painter is properly trained and skilled before allowing them to work on your home. This provides better safety, better product knowledge, and better painting skills that will benefit you and your home!

Are You Licensed and Insured?

Licensing is a big deal, but many homeowners tend not to think about it or verify it. Proper licensing with the relevant government agencies assures you that you are working with a legitimate company that has invested in being a respectable business.

Insurance is also tremendously important. It protects your family and your home in case of any accident, but it also protects you in the event that a house painter is injured on your property. Make sure your Oakland painting company has liability and Worker’s Compensation insurance.

What Are Your Surface Preparation Methods?

In order to achieve excellent painting results, proper surface preparation is essential. If you want to ensure your paint job will look fantastic and fulfil its intended lifetime, you need to make sure your house painter is planning adequate surface preparation. Ask them about cleaning, repairing damaged surfaces, priming, and how many coats of paint they will use.

Do You Have a Guarantee? What Does It Include?

Most legitimate house painters offer some kind of guarantee on their work, but not all guarantees are equal. For example, does the guarantee cover the materials and labor, or just the materials? A “materials-only” warranty offers very little protection for the homeowner.

MB Jessee: Excellent House Painting in Oakland and the Bay Area

We at MB Jessee would be honored if you would consider us as an option for becoming your Oakland local house painting company. Please, feel free to ask us these questions, and more! We want to you have every assurance you are getting the excellence and reputability you are looking for. Feel free to browse our website for information about our company, or better yet, give us a call! We would love to talk with you.

Based in Oakland, CA, MB Jessee provides residential and commercial painting services to the San Francisco Bay area.

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Customer Reviews

“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

“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

“Dear Matt,You must be so proud of your men! They were fantastic to have around. Polite, courteous and hardworking. I am so pleased with the outcome of our home--in fact, I couldn't be any more pleased than I am!”

— Mrs. S
San Leandro

“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

“My entire experience with MB Jesse was very professional. The crew were very friendly and super accommodating of my ridiculous schedule and geriatric pets in the house. The finished product, which was pretty much my entire house, far exceeds my expectations. Would definitely work with them again!”

— Heather Jordan

“Edy and crew are hard at work. They are doing a great job. Very professional outfit you have. Your crew is a delight. You may use me for a reference!”

— Heidi B
Walnut Creek

“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

“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

“I want to express my thanks for a job well done. The rooms look great and there is no problem with any marks on the all the trim, floor, carpet, etc. The paint job is lovely. I also want to express my thanks for the level of professionalism the foreman showed in running the job. He was very attentive to any changes I needed to make, was extremely careful in getting the faux paint color and effect correct. Thanks so much for a job well done.”

— Suzan D’Arcy

“We just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the work of MB Jessee Painting and your employees. Everything turned out beautiful. Our foreman was great! He was punctual, professional, neat and very accommodating ... and went the extra mile. We will definitely recommend you to our friends and family.”

— Michelle & Rivers Gee

“I just wanted to thank you all for doing such a phenomenal job on our recent house painting. We are very happy with the outcome and can't say enough good things about the crew. Everyone working on the project was outstanding and made it a great experience. Thanks to everyone.”

— Daylan
Piedmont

“I highly recommend MB Jesse Painting to anyone looking for a professional team that does an impressive job. They are on time, efficient and clean up well each and every day they are on site. They pay attention to detail and listen to the needs of their clients. In addition, they give back to the community. A Five Star team all the way around.”

— Erin Troy