Most disputes on painting jobs are not about quality. They are about a quote that was vague enough for two people to read it differently. A good quote removes that ambiguity before any work starts.
The nine items
- 1Measured wall area in square feet — so you can check the arithmetic.
- 2Rate per square foot — so you can compare against another quote.
- 3Paint brand and exact product name — not just "premium emulsion".
- 4Number of coats, stated explicitly.
- 5Preparation stages listed individually: sanding, crack filling, putty, primer.
- 6What masking and covering is included.
- 7Timeline in working days, and which rooms in what order.
- 8Payment stages — advance, milestones, balance on completion.
- 9What happens if hidden damage is found once work starts.
Reasonable payment terms
A booking advance to confirm dates is normal. Full payment up front is not. A typical structure is an advance to secure the slot and buy materials, a milestone payment partway through, and the balance after a joint walkthrough where you can point out anything that needs fixing.
Get a second quote
We actively encourage it. Comparison only helps if both quotes list the same preparation stages — otherwise you are comparing a full job against a smaller one that happens to have a smaller number attached.
Want this priced for your own home?
We measure on site, inspect the surfaces and give you a fixed written quote — free, and with no obligation to book.
