If you’ve booked a painting job and are wondering what you need to do beforehand – don’t worry. You don’t need to turn the house upside down, but a little prep on your end helps us get straight into the job.
Here’s what we recommend:
Please clear the small stuff
The most helpful thing you can do before we arrive is to remove your smaller personal belongings from the room we’ll be working in. That includes things like:
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Decorative items
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Photo frames
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Knick-knacks
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Electronics or cords
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Anything fragile or sentimental
We prefer not to move these ourselves – not because we don’t want to help, but because we’d rather not risk anything getting damaged.
What about the big furniture?
If there are large items like beds, sofas, or shelving units up against the walls, we’ll give you a hand to shift them. Ideally, we’ll pull them out far enough so we can work behind and around them – and cover them properly to keep paint off.
We don’t expect you to drag heavy furniture on your own – just let us know what you’ve got, and we’ll work with you to get the space ready safely.
Anything else?
Not much. If you’ve got pets, it’s good to have a plan to keep them out of the work area (especially if they’re curious or nervous). And if there’s limited parking or access, a heads-up is appreciated.
Let’s keep it simple
We’re here to make things easy, not stressful. If you’re not sure what needs doing before painting starts, just ask. We’ll talk you through it when we book the job.
To get things rolling, head over to our Free Estimate page and let us know what you need painted. We’re a small, woman-run team here in Christchurch, and we’re more than happy to work with you to get the job done properly – with minimal disruption to your home.