Unregistered painter paid. How do I get money back?
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Comments (15)It sounds about right, if not quite reasonable. Flagfall allowance for painting component I put on moderate sized renos is $35K+GST. For a large new custom residence with various materials we're talking $50K+. 10 years ago you we used to talk about ballpark 10k inside 10K outside but it's moved well on&up like everything.. Also painters now understand how much value and the difference painting injects into a property. Think about the difference if you're selling a house like yours on the perception of a potential buyer. For the purpose of the conversation, if you try and sell a "tired" property for say ballpark $X, you might eventually concede/accept and offer for less than $X. Alternatively if you invest in painting (& other stuff like landscaping and strategic updates) you may well end up well beyond $X + improvements..... I digress, back to the painting topic, as Retro said you're paying for prep and application. It's predominantly a labour expense (the cost of the paint is virtually irrelevant in the whole scheme of things and cost of paint of certain quality is a whole other topic of conversation where false economy runs rife) and minimal "technical" skill from the application aspect, but the skill is in the experience of executing proper treatment of various surfaces and so the finish is as high quality and as long lasting as possible. You could probably get a "cheaper" quote, but likely the end results may not last as long and I bet then you'll then be paying again down the line with a higher quality/cost option after being disappointed with the results of going with a lower cost option...... Being recommended by 3 separate people says a lot about this option for you. Rather than "question" the quote, perhaps go back to them and get them to explain it, just so you understand what's involved with the job, and so you don't feel like you're paying more than what's reasonable - after that conversation you may have a different opinion of it! Best of luck! Cheers PD :)...See MoreHow do we modernise an art deco room without losing its charm?
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