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How We Plan an Exterior Painting Proposal
No two exteriors are alike, so no two proposals are either. In this short video, Jim Jannace of A.G. Williams Painting Company explains what we evaluate on an exterior walkthrough, from landscaping and ladder safety to scaffolding and rope access.
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Not one-size-fits-all
Jim explains how access and safety shape the labor and equipment an exterior project needs. Learn more about our exterior painting services.
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So, estimating an interior versus an exterior project: they’re very similar. The biggest thing I would say is most exteriors have issues with landscaping, and you have to make sure that the guys are safe when they’re putting their ladders up. So it takes more time to look and evaluate their safety, as well as making sure the homeowner understands that when we’re working at different heights, it may require more labor to set up certain jobs. It may require scaffolding; it may require ropes.
There are different ways to approach a home. Most homes are done with ladders, and that’s it. But some homes require a higher level of standard.
Key Takeaways
What we evaluate on an exterior walkthrough
Safety and access shape every exterior proposal.
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Landscaping
Landscaping around the home affects where ladders can be set up safely.
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Crew safety
We take the time to evaluate how our painters can work safely at every height.
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Labor and setup
Higher or harder-to-reach areas can take more labor to set up, and we explain that up front.
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The right equipment
Most homes need only ladders. Some require scaffolding or rope access, which is planned into the proposal.
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