If a painter can’t answer these clearly, keep looking
What to ask any house painter before you hire.
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Yes, RCT-8988. You can look us up at edopl.idaho.gov
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We carry $3,000,000 in general liability plus workers’ comp, and we’ll send a certificate on request.
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Yes, since 2005, with an A+ rating, and actively participate in local advisory committees.
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In business since 2001, serving the Treasure Valley for 25 years. As a fourth-generation paint contractor with a formal apprenticeship, Norm Snodgrass Jr the owner, has 32 years of experience.
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No. You pay after the final walkthrough, once you’re satisfied.
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Our own crew. Every painter has 10+ years of experience. Each one worked under Norm, who set exacting standards and a long-lasting dedication to the trade.
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We do not, but we do work with a number of handymen, siding companies, and general contractors to help facilitate repairs or replacements.
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Yes. It lists work areas, products, timeline, and options. In most cases, we'll provide your bid on the spot when you request an estimate.
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Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr, SuperDeck, Kilz, Zinsser, Messmers, Rust-Oleum, and other specialty manufacturers as needed. We only use premium coatings from those brands, matched to your home’s surfaces, exposures, and uses.
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For exteriors: a thorough house rinse (including downspouts), scraping, strategic priming, and premium caulking.
For interiors: minor drywall repairs, caulking, priming as needed, and masking.
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We offer a 2-year workmanship warranty, and we’ll come out within a few days to look at any peeling, bubbling, or cracking.
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Yes; however, these projects are more suited for a specialty contractor that focuses on remediation and restoration. We specialize in traditional repainting.
*EPA Lead-Safe certification is required for homes built before 1978 that have tested positive for lead.
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Yes. We have a color consultant and designer on our team, and a 1-hour on-site consultation is included when you choose to work with us.
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Through daily on-site check-ins, updates by text, email, or phone, and a final walkthrough.