I'm in the process of selecting a painting contractor for one side of my 1900 redwood home and I've received ten quotes ranging from $6,000 to $10,000. Most contractors are proposing a similar approach: pressure washing, sanding, priming, and painting. However, one contractor stands out as he refuses to use pressure washing at all. Instead, he opts for hand scraping and a heat gun to tackle stubborn paint, and his quote is around $20k. My dilemma is whether to invest in this more meticulous method or stick with one of the standard, less expensive options. I'd appreciate any insights or personal experiences regarding this situation!
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It's important to consider the techniques used, especially with older homes. If your house has lead-based paint, pressure washing might not be legal in your area, which could explain the contractor's method. The price of $20k does sound high, though; you definitely wouldn't need to pay that much just for one side! Typically, a touch-up for peeling paint with hand scraping followed by a light pressure wash for cleaning is standard. If you can share a picture of the side needing work, it might provide more context!
Here's a link to the side that needs painting: https://imgur.com/a/S8owOVL.