5 Reasons to Hire Professional Painters and Decorators in London

Quality Workmanship

Let’s start with quality – since when it comes to painting your home, you want only the best, what begins as a simple facelift turns into quite a mess. Messed-up lines, unevenly covered spaces, marks on the carpet - you name it, it happens. Does that sound familiar?

This is where professional painters become magical. These people are not simply holding brushes and rollers but they have many years of experience and expertise behind them. When you go for an expert, you’ll be drawing from their vast knowledge that makes sure your walls look perfect every time.

Would you rather place your home in the hands of someone who has watched several YouTube tutorials or a seasoned painter who is unphased by anything? As they apply each coat, professionals are very meticulous.

Also, consider the materials. When you hire professionals, their labour doesn’t come cheap but it does come with first-rate paints and supplies that are meant to last. Trust me, there is a huge difference between the paint at the bottom of a bargain bin and what experts use.

In case you are all about that immaculate finish (and really, aren’t we all?), just surrender to those who know better. That way you will get thankful walls.

Time Efficiency

Now, let's talk about time – you know, life is too short to spend all of it on a ladder with a paintbrush in one hand. I can tell you from experience that once, I chose to do some decorating during the weekend, thinking it would be quick and easy. Skip through to Sunday night and I still had paint on me but was nowhere near finishing.

That’s why professional painters are here to save the day. It’s impressive how these guys can swoop in like ninjas and deliver on their job within no time at all. To put it differently, whatever may take you weeks they will do in a fraction of that time.

It gets even more convenient than that though. When you hire professionals, you don't have to worry about playing Tetris with your work schedule trying to fit painting into your busy life as well as taking care of other errands.

Additionally, a fast turnaround means minimal disruption of normal family activities. That way, there will be no more living in an unfinished house for weeks on end. Believe me; this is good for your sanity.

So, if you're all about maximizing your time and minimizing stress, it's a no-brainer – leave it to the pros. You'll be kicking back in your freshly painted home in no time.

Cost Savings

I am sure you may be having doubts concerning hiring professionals since it appears overly costly, doesn’t it? However, let me explain something: painting your house is not just about the immediate cost; it’s about long-term savings.

Some time ago, my neighbour chose to do the DIY route with her hallway and staircase. She thought she would save a few quid by doing it herself. In addition to buying tools like brushes, rollers, trays, scrapers, sandpaper, dust sheets…she then spent even more on correcting all the wrongs done during that time, and needed to resand, fill and do extra coats.

This is where professional painters really deliver value. Of course, their rates might be slightly higher but believe me it is worth every penny. These people will complete the task as required, hence no expensive redoes in the future.

Also, consider material quality. By hiring professionals you are spending money on top-quality paints and materials that can last for many years. Therefore, while you may spend more now, later on you can avoid constant repairs and touch-ups so that saving big eventually happens.”

But here’s the catch: Hiring professional painters can actually increase your home’s market value more than a DIY job. Yes, it means that apart from saving money in the long run, you also heighten your property’s re-sale worthiness.

Another thing to bear in mind is when you are painting and decorating you are unable to work at your job or on a side hustle you might have going. Therefore missing out on earning potential from those.

So if you are all about cutting costs and raising property value; then get a professional decorator to do it for you. Your pocket (and your house) will be grateful to you. Not to mention the extra time you’ll have.

Safety and Compliance

Safety first, right? When painting your home though, it is not only about making it look beautiful but also ensuring the safety of yourself and others around you. We’ve heard of someone undertaking a paint job, falling off a ladder, and emerging with a twisted ankle and a bruised ego or worse.

This is where professionals come in real handy. These guys are taught how to make sure that there is safety at every point of their job especially when it comes to working on ladders or wearing protective equipment, as well as being insured should anything happen.