How to Give a Painting Estimate
A painter must project professionalism when he bids on a painting job after he has completed the estimate. This is the best way for him to remain competitive, and show a strong element of customer service. Since, doing the review and estimating of a painting job is just one aspect of the painting job.
Materials
- Bid sheet
- Visit the customer to look at the paint job and do the estimate. Make notation of what needs to get done at the paint site. Take the information home and look over what you have written, and consider the other charges necessary to complete the job such as material, transportation to and from the paint site, phone, labor and any other expenses associated with getting the work done.
- Get some bid sheet if you do not have any, and type the estimate on the bid sheets. Make sure the bid sheet has all the necessary information for your business such as your phone number, address, email address and a website if you have one. This makes it easier for the customer to contact you if you receive the bid offer.
- Seal your bid in an envelope and hand deliver it your customer in one to two days after you have reviewed the painting job. By sealing the envelope, the customer will not feel like they have to quickly read the bid because you were standing there. Of course, this is only applicable if that was the customer's request. If they want you to fax it or mail it do that instead.
- Get reliable former clients as your references and present these references to your client, and sell your business. Tell your client the reasons why you are the best person for the job. If you have portfolio with you, give them the information if they asked about your prior work, or refer them to website if you have website set up already. Thank your customer for their time and leave. You can follow up with your customer in probably a week if you have not heard anything, but do not be pushy.