If you type in “painting contractor” on Google you will, almost instantly, find an extensive list of painters that can provide you with a painting estimate. However, how to come to the conclusion of which ones are worth your time filling out a form or contacting to request an estimate?
Among a paradise of offerings, we need to rely on the truth: positive customer reviews across different channels; real project pictures (before and after are always a plus), a great website with contact information within reach, etc.
Done! Now you narrowed down your options and can finally submit a painting estimate request to reliable contractors that stood up among the competition. However, when that’s done you realize that’s the easiest step of the whole process. When your requested painting estimates arrive, how to decide which one is the best? Of course, the pricing point takes a huge part in the decision-making process, but other factors can help you choose the best contractor.
Many factors need to be counted when deciding who’ll be taking care of your place, one of them is technology. Reliable painters are constantly learning from experts, attending networking events, and investing in the best gadgets to make not only the painting process more efficient but also the client experience more pleasant.
In this article, we will be sharing our best tools used on a daily basis that help both our team of talented painters and our clients.
Color Muse: an accurate color matching with a technology that allows our team to scan smooth or textured surfaces. Equipped with its own light source to ensure precise color scanning, this device pairs with an app. More information can be found here.
Benjamin Moore Color Portfolio Mobile App: this Benjamin Moore app allows painters to do multiple important steps in a painting project. Our team loves the Color Capture functionality as it allows them to take a picture using their camera phone, and instantly find equivalent Benjamin Moore paint colors. This app’s product library helps our team to search for the best products for each project specificity. More information can be found here.
Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap: with this Sherwin-Williams tool our team can explore and narrow down color choices on desktop, mobile device, or iPad. More information can be found here.
PCA Overdrive: the Painting Contractor Association (PCA) Overdrive is the premier streaming service for painting contractors. Since Level Five Painting, LLC. is a PCA accredited contractor our team can motivate, educate, enjoy trade education, podcasts, and industry entertainment on the go. More information can be found here.
Also, our team always attends the PCA Expo, which is the most anticipated event of the year for painting contractors who are serious about improving their business, craftsmanship, and network.
CompanyCam: an app that allows our company to build trust with our talented crews and amazing customers through photo documentation. This program allows our painters and managers to be on the same page as well as share details of any project progress with our clients.
- Owners/Presidents gain visibility to the day-to-day happenings of their projects.
- Office/Admin waste less time hunting down photos from foremen and crew members.
- Project Managers stay on top of job site progress for multiple projects running simultaneously.
- Sales Professionals capture the nitty-gritty details to effectively bid jobs.
- Crew Members spend less time uploading photos at the end of each day.
Estimate Rocket: this service streamlines service contracting business from lead to paid, which means, it doesn’t only help our internal team but also our clients. It offers a calendar for estimates and work, creates invoices, collects payments and referrals. This program allows contractors to have instant help, as it’s available on desktop and phone. More information can be found here.
SketchUp: a premier 3D design software that makes 3D modeling for everyone as it offers a robust toolset that empowers our team to collaborate with our customers. More information can be found here.
Hover: a measurement app that provides detailed exterior measurements to accurately quote any project. More information can be found here.
