Should You Hire Painters Before Moving In or Go DIY?

15 Sep Should You Hire Painters Before Moving In or Go DIY?

When relocating to a new home, most people want to hire the best in the business. People will spend a lot of time considering which realtor, movers, cleaners, and other service providers to hire. Unfortunately, many often overlook the importance of painting their home before moving in. Our tip? You can hire reputable professionals to paint your home before moving in. And do not do it yourself or wait until your furniture is in.

Seven Reasons to Hire a Professional Painter Pre-Moving

Avoid a Mess

Painting can be a messy process, even with the best of intentions, tools, and proper precautions. Homeowners who do it themselves are often inexperienced, which can lead to accidents like splattering paint or using the wrong type of paint. However, a team of expert painters will do a better, cleaner job without ruining anything in the process.

Save Time

Your new home will most likely be empty before you move in. That is an ideal time to repaint! Professionals can go in any time before your move and get the job done faster than you might. With no furniture in the way, they can be even more thorough – and probably more efficient – since there’s nothing to move or work around.

Moreover, painting before moving in allows the paint fumes to dissipate.  If you have children, then painting before they spend their first night in their new home is a great idea.

Make A New House Your Home

It is common for homes to be repainted in neutral colors, such as white or pale beige, before being listed for sale. However, if you like color or want to add new design elements, such as wood trim, doing it before moving in allows you to turn a new house into a new home ready for your arrival. You can decorate rooms using colors and elements such as wallpaper, polka dots, stripes, and more. You’ll be stepping into a house that reflects your personal style.

Safety First

As professional painters, safety is at the top of mind when we’re working. For the average DIY homeowner, painting can be physically challenging, and often, homeowners make mistakes. Sometimes, those are minor, such as using the wrong shades of paint or spilling a bucket full of paint. Sometimes, they can get injured. Mistakes can lead to serious injuries or be costly to correct.

A professional painter will know how to set everything up and move around without endangering themselves or anyone else. So, for your safety and the safety of your home, it’s best to hire someone who knows what they’re doing.

Stress-Free Moving when Hiring Professional Painters

Moving is already incredibly stressful. There are many tasks to manage, such as cleaning, packing, contacting realtors and sellers, and preparing your old home for the new owner. You can simplify the process by hiring professionals and try to get them in before moving your belongings.

Will It Save You Money

Many people choose to paint their own homes to save money. However, as we’ve discussed in previous blog posts, this often doesn’t work out as planned. Inexperienced DIYers often make mistakes that necessitate hiring professionals to correct their work. As a result, they wind up spending money on paint, tools, and materials for their DIY efforts, in addition to the costs of a skilled painting crew. This leads to spending more overall than if they had hired professionals from the start.

Moving and Professional Painters Summed Up

We should stress that there is nothing inherently wrong with DIY wall painting. After all, it might save you some money up front, and if done well, it can be incredibly creative and rewarding.

However, unless you have extensive experience in professional painting, consider reducing your stress during the move by hiring a professional painting company. Call us for an estimate on your project.

Mike Katounas