Most people think about getting any painting projects done during the warm months. Here in Maine that makes perfect sense for any exterior painting projects. We usually are starting on exterior projects about mid-April and are finishing up on any exterior work about mid-October (total of 6 months).

The other six months of the year we are pretty much restricted to interior projects. Because of this fact the house painting industry slows down. In the off-season many painting companies in Maine end up laying off portions of their crew.

Here are three reasons why this off-season period is the best time to have any interior work done:

1.) Because of the lack of available work, most painting contractors will give discounts off the regular price to keep busy.

I recommend getting at least three estimates, then ask the painter that you like the best if they will do it for less. Most will give you at least 10% off their normal full price, but you may be able to save as much as 20% off the labor.

2.) Because most painting companies lay off painters in the off-season, they tend to lay-off the less competent and keep the best painters. This means that you have a much better chance of receiving higher quality workmanship. At Maine Painting it usually means that instead of only my employees painting your home, it will most likely be painted by me, personally.

3.) The third reason is because there is a shorter waiting list. My customers often wait weeks and even months for me to get to their projects during the warm months. During the winter months I can usually start a project within days.

Stan Hallett

Maine Painting LLC
P.O. Box 356
Buxton, Maine 04093

(207) 730-0719
stan@mainepainting.com