There is nothing like the rewarding feeling of completing a DIY project successfully. It is even better when you have saved money in the process, and you are satisfied with the results. Some improvements do not make good options to do yourself, however, with exterior house painting being one of them. Here are some reasons why exterior house painting should be left to professionals.
- Safety- Did you know that there are roughly 500,000 ladder accidents each year and the vast majority happen at home rather than as a workplace accident? Since exterior house painting on your own always involves a ladder, you’ll stand a better chance of not ending up in the emergency room if you hire a professional instead.
- Equipment and supplies- The upfront cost of purchasing the equipment and supplies needed for exterior house painting can quickly erode what you might save in doing it yourself. Plus, you’ll need to store all those things afterward, which takes up space.
- Time savings- Your time has value, too, and spending countless hours painting your home may not be the most effective use of it. It will take you considerably longer than it would a professional.
- Quality- It takes time to get proficient with exterior house painting. Letting your home be the guinea pig might result in lower quality results than you are happy with and could end up affecting the value of your home.
If, after pondering these reasons, you have come to the conclusion that hiring someone makes sense, reach out to us at Neighbors Home Remodeling to get a quote for exterior home painting. We would much rather see you invest in our services than spend your money on hospital bills! We also do interior house painting, so if it is time to give your home a facelift inside and out, contact us today to get a quote.