ProTect Painters of Des Moines

Proudly serving the home painting needs of Des Moines, Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Clive, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Urbandale, Windsor Heights, and West Des Moines.
Welcome to ProTect Painters of Des Moines! My name is Valarie Campbell and I am the local franchisee for ProTect Painters. As the area's paint expert, I can help you with proper color coordination of older homes, as well as contemporary designs. ProTect Painter's extensive training also helps me identify paint failures and recommend possible remedies.
We specialize in exterior painting and also provide interior painting service to the greater Des Moines area. I consider communication essential to my customers' satisfaction. I'm always accessible to answer questions or concerns you may have, since satisfaction is imperative to my continued success. I'm in the painting business for the long term, and you are an important part of my future!
My company can complete residential and commercial painting projects in Des Moines, Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Clive, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Urbandale, Windsor Heights, and West Des Moines. My crews are experienced, well-trained, clean, and courteous professional painters who know that quality comes first. We take pride in the work we do – no matter how small the task. We use only the best interior and exterior paint products, such as Sherwin Williams and Pittsburgh Paints, to ensure a long-lasting and environmentally-friendly paint project. We also arrive on time and clean up when we're done! Why not experience the same professional service for yourself?
Cherish the time to enjoy all the great activities that our beautiful Hawkeye State has to offer and leave the house painting to your local Des Moines ProTect Painters with no hassles! Just the best home painting from Des Moines' painting company of choice.
Allow me to set up an appointment at your convenience to discuss your painting needs. I'll provide a free quote and explain why ProTect Painters is the trusted choice for professional residential painting and commercial painting services from Altoona to West Des Moines.


Licenses / Credentials:

• Iowa Contractor License
• Iowa Lead Safety Renovator
• Full Workers Compensation & Bonded
• $2,000,000 Limited Liability Insurance

How to Hire a Des Moines Painting Contractor

As a homeowner, you may be an avid do-it-yourselfer, but when it comes to painting the inside or outside of your home, the job could get a little overwhelming especially if you don’t have all the appropriate equipment. Hiring a professional painter to take on the project is probably an easier solution particularly when dealing with ladders and high places. If you hire a qualified Des Moines painter you can be certain he’ll have all the proper equipment to complete the job quickly and safely.

The idea behind painting your home is to make it look better but if the work is shoddy or the paints and primers are of low quality, you won’t achieve the desired results. Anyone can claim to be a painter, but painting takes a certain amount of detailed skill so when you decide to hire someone for the job you need to become an informed consumer. Whether you’re looking for someone to paint a single room or the entire exterior of your home you want to make certain you’re hiring a qualified painter for the job.

Where to Locate a Professional Des Moines Painting Contractor

When you make the decision to hire a Des Moines painter there are a number of places you can start. Your local paint store or home improvement center is always a good place to check. Many of these stores will have bulletin boards where painters and other contractors can post their business cards. Do a search online for a directory of qualified local Des Moines painters. Usually only professionals will take the time involved for the certification process.

Ask friends, family and co-workers if they’ve ever hired a painter. If they’ve had work done on their homes possibly they can show you first hand and tell you if they were happy with the completed project or if there were problems. If the Des Moines painter did a good job, it could be an excellent way to get a recommendation.

Interviewing a Des Moines Painting Contractor

Hiring a Des Moines painter based solely on his estimate is not usually a good idea. When asking for an estimate take some time to actually conduct interviews to help you find the right painter for the work you want done. Choose a few painters to come to your home and look over the project. Start by asking each one some questions concerning their past experience and knowledge in the field. Ask if they have done any work with other established local contractors. This is usually a good indication that they provide quality work.

Ask each Des Moines painter for proof of current license and insurance. A Des Moines painter should carry liability insurance that protects the homeowner in the event of damage. Also verify that they carry workers compensation insurance for any employees. If someone gets hurt while on the job, you don’t want to be held responsible for some hefty medical bills. Make certain the painter is also bonded. If he should leave you with some unfinished work you then have recourse for getting the job completed.

Ask for references from each Des Moines painter and follow up on them, but don’t rely on references alone. While references might be a good indicator of a reputable painter, the truth is if there are any unsatisfied customers out there, you probably won’t be given their contact information. Call your local Better Business Bureau to check for any past complaints. If you do find any you need to know what they are and if they were ever taken care of. Complaints can happen to the best of businesses but how they are handled is what’s important.

Once you have a few painters in mind, it’s time to get some estimates. If you don’t plan ahead, this could be confusing since every Des Moines painter has his own method of handling a job, from the paint he prefers to use to the final cleanup. There could be differences in the prep work such as on exterior work where one painter may scrape and sand and another may use a pressure washer. These differences can greatly impact the figures on the bids you receive. You should supply each Des Moines painter with a list of what you would like included in their bid. This way when you look at the bids they should all be uniform in the scope and details of the project which will make them much easier to compare.

Getting a Contract from a Des Moines Painting Contractor

Once you’ve found the Des Moines painter you feel is right for your project it’s time to get a contract in place. A contract should include a detailed outline of the job stating exactly what work is to be done, how it will be done and the paint that will be used along with the cost of materials and labor and an agreed upon payment schedule. It should also include all the painter’s contact information as well as his contractor’s license number. He should also attach copies of any necessary insurance policies. You’ll also want a date for completion of the job.

Ask about a guarantee if there should be a problem with the paint such as chipping peeling, chalking or excessive fading within the first couple of years. Get it in writing that the painter agrees to fix the problem at little or no expense to you. While the paint itself may come with an extensive warranty, it will not include the labor cost of having the job redone.

Remember that you want to hire a painter you can trust. A lot of the work will probably be done when you aren’t around so it’s difficult to know exactly what’s being done. Once the final coat is on you wont be able to determine if the surface was properly prepared or primed or how many coats of paint were actually applied. Hiring a reliable Des Moines painter is just as important as hiring any other contractor to come into your home and you want the best one for the job.

ProTect Painters of Des Moines  -  6795 NE Rising Sun Dr  -  Des Moines , IA 50327  -  888-779-7751
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