Frequently Asked Questions
Generally Asked Questions
We employ various sources including RS Means and National Cost Estimator by Craftsmen where we access zip-code based prices that are updated on regular intervals of time. This is the major reason that our estimates are calculated to be economical and realistic and can accommodate every aspect within covering such as material shortage, inflation, import/export tariffs, etc.
We specialize in providing estimates for a wide range of projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Our services cover new painting, remodeling, renovation, high-rise buildings, multifamily residences, retail spaces, infrastructure such as wastewater treatment plants and highways & bridges. We cater to General Contractors, Subcontractors, Architects, Real Estate Developers, Owners, Lenders, and other stakeholders, ensuring competitive and accurate estimates tailored to specific project needs.
No, we keep good ethical standards and do not replicate estimates for other clients. To the clients and other parties involved, the estimates for each project are unique to the project details and the requirements of the business partners to the end in order to allow easy regulation of fairness, accuracy as well as confidentiality of our business relationships. Our customized estimation and takeoffs also enable us to uphold our estimating services to be the best and ideal for you.
It is possible to give an estimate even if there are no specifics that pertain to the implementation and the details of the specific project that needs redesign or modification. In this process, our estimators utilize their experience and recorded facts to prepare sensible first estimates that incorporate many facets of the project. This means we are able to work with clients in the initial phase of a project or, if the conceptual designs are not yet conclusive, offer a highly accurate estimate.
If there are incomplete or missing drawings, we consult with architects, developers, and engineering firms to get as much information as possible. Our experienced painting estimators rely on their experience and current information to provide you with the most accurate and fast estimate properly depending on the specifications and conceptual designs. By using these preventive methods, we are able to provide our clients with accurate cost information at an early stage of the project and, hence, facilitate efficient planning.
The accuracy of the estimations that we make is facilitated by the engineers, trade specialists, field superintendents, professional estimators, and project managers. This guarantees that we use policies such as zip-code-based pricing that factor in inflation rates and material cost tariffs included in our estimates. This kind of approach increases the confidence in the estimates we provide to our clients so that they should be in a position to win more bids and manage their projects’ costs wisely.
Our Payment Policies:
To get our painting estimating services, please forward us your plans and project specifications. Our painting estimators shall carefully inspect the documents and get back to you with a quote and an expected delivery time, which is less than 24 hours. Once you have approved the quote, we will provide you with an invoice to pay for the services. Upon receipt of payment, we shall start working on the project immediately and make sure that it is completed in the shortest time possible as agreed upon. It also means that there is no confusion, and a lot of time is saved in getting your project estimates off the ground.
The price for a material takeoff or estimate may differ depending on the size of each project and its work scope. We assess the drawings, plans, and scope of work to give you a quote to work with. You can submit your plans on this site, and we shall review the needs and give you our best quote as soon as we can. In terms of fees, we have standard tariffs with competitive rates, but all clients are welcome to share detailed information on their requests to avoid any misunderstanding regarding our quotation.
We suggest various payment methods to meet the needs of our clients to ensure satisfaction. The available payment options are QuickBooks invoice, Debit or Credit Card or PayPal invoice, bank deposit, or even through a separate payment link that you send to your email. We ensure that the payment process is efficient and safe in order to facilitate an excellent transaction for our clients.
Generally, we work on projects rather than in hours as many other consulting companies do. This approach enables us to give estimates that meet the project specifics and requirements of the given undertaking. We however are willing to adjust to alterations according to the specifics and needs of your project in order to maintain efficiency and affordability in all our painting estimating services.
Yes, we have monthly estimation packages to serve our clients. Get our monthly packages now to save more than 60% as compared to hiring an in-house estimator. These packages enable long-term association due to the ability to offer consistent, dependable estimating assistance for repeat or continuous projects. We also value developing relationships that are built on trust, especially as it relates to timeliness, efficiency, and, most importantly, affordability to provide steady service provision and reliable estimation to our clients in the long run.
We usually do not ask for an additional fee for minor adjustment or modifications to the drawings provided. Nonetheless, where changes are substantial, there may be a nominal charge. Our bid filing charges are not included in it and are usually described in service contracts of the project to avoid any confusion with costs relating to changes and bidding.
No, we do not have contracts that require monthly commitment or/and ‘swiping’ of credit cards for our monthly estimation packages. It is up to each client to choose whether they want to be involved in a certain project, and there are no contracts locking the client into long-term agreements. This approach helps us maintain the flexibility of our services to adjust to constantly changing demands from client projects.
Our Privacy Policies:
Absolutely not; we never give visitors’ information to any kind of third party. The information that is collected by the visitors, including name, e-mail address, and contact number is utilized only for the internal use of enhancing customer support and the feedback of the visitors through personal queries and quote requisites. It is equally important to note that the information is kept fairly private and is not used, bought, or sold to third parties in order to protect the identity of the visitors.
It is important for us to understand our visitors and their preferences, and that is why we gather data with the help of contact forms, website chats, etc. These customers’ information, such as names, email addresses, and contact numbers, are used strictly to make our service deliveries better by offering specific details about our services, for responding to queries, or for offering quotes. This data is protected from harm through scanning for malware and utilization of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates to enhance the level of security and confidentiality.
When visitors visit our website or use a chat, we can use the opportunity to ask for their personal details, including their name, email address, and phone number. We get this info to make communication easier between the visitors and ourselves for purposes of offering information about our services or negotiating quotes. To this end, we guarantee that the information you provided is not used for purposes other than enhancing customer relations and is not passed on to third parties or used for promos or advertisements.
We only use visitors’ data to improve the quality of customer services by directing proper responses to their questions or quote requests submitted through our website or chat platform. Nonetheless, we ensure that this data is secure from threats like malware using scanning services and SSL certificates. We do not intend to prompt or save any private data, such as credit card numbers. Secure QuickBooks is the invoicing system that allows us to protect client data, and it does not allow any information sharing with third parties.
To ensure compliance with CalOPPA, we have a clear privacy policy on the website, which shows the type of information collected from visitors, the use of the information, and its protection. Users of the site can browse it incognito and get informed about the collection and utilization of their personal information. The privacy policy is also easily located on the site and contains rules to safeguard the privacy of visitors and their rights according to CalOPPA regulations.
We adhere to high standards of fair information principles in order to protect the information of the visitor. This entails making clear to visitors how we obtain and process the personal information they provide to us. It is our practice not to use or sell visitors’ information to other parties. A few of our policies are privacy and security policies, which allow us to scan for malware and implement SSL certificates for protection. It is our commitment to ensure that visitors’ data are processed accurately and in a manner that respects their privacy rights and legal regulations.
Yes, we do follow both COPPA and CAN-SPAM Act regulations strictly to make our services up to the mark. We also make sure not to target or collect personal information from children under the age of 13. In line with the CAN-SPAM Act, our marketing communications offer the recipients a chance to exclude themselves from future emails. We are concerned with our clients’ privacy and, therefore, adhere strictly to these important regulations on online privacy and email marketing.
