Project spotlight - External repaint Manly West
After initially doing some of their own painting, Gail and Ray decided to engage a professional for the remainder of their exterior painting for their home in Manly West.
Using the Dulux Accredited Find-a-Painter website they organised five quotes and were impressed by the professionalism shown by Charlton at the initial meeting. With over 30 years’ experience, Charlton was able to understand their needs and delivered a thorough quote for their consideration.
Gail confided that we were dearer than the other quotes, however she felt that we would provide a seamless service without any worries because of Charlton’s listening skills and the discussion about the job details. She was not disappointed in our care and attention to perfection.
We employ a small team of qualified painters and don’t sub-contract our work. This means we can deliver our projects with certainty, following our trusted processes and keeping the quality high. Unfortunately, this meant that Gail and Ray had to wait six months before work could begin, however they were kept in the loop with monthly updates about our schedule.
Part of the project was taking care of the re-coating of the wrought iron verandah panels. We removed the items and had them professionally powder coated to provide a superior finish. As can be expected in this line of work, things can (and do!) go wrong and we had to have one of the panels re-sprayed. We also replaced the plastic caps on the fencing, providing that extra level of service for the customer.
Upon completion, Gail and Ray said they gained great value through due to the additional maintenance work that was tended to and the overall experience we provided.
The external repaint was entered into the Master Painters Association Queensland Awards of Excellence 2024 and were placed one of four finalists in the Domestic (Single Dwelling) Exterior Repaint under $25,000 category.
“Once again many thanks for your professionalism and ensuring we had such a top job done and completed with a very comfortable and relaxing experience plus a few good hardy laughs as well,” said Gail. She was also impressed with the cleanliness of the team who tidied at the end of each day. “There wasn’t a mess at any point,” she said.
Project snapshot
Price guide $20,000
Description: Brick and Colourbond Roof, low set
Surfaces painted: gutters, fascias, soffits, gables, weatherboards, rafters, posts, fret work, handrails, front door, downpipes, wrought iron panels, aluminium fence panels, boundary fences
Colour Consultant: Colour Wheels, Lisa Harragon
East Coast Painters crew: Chris, Kevin
Colour selection: Colourbond Deep Ocean, Colourbond Classic Cream
Products used: Dulux WeatherShield Semi Gloss, Sikkens