Timing really matters when it comes to painting your home. If you wait too long to reach out, you might run into delays, miss your preferred start date, or end up rushing things. Contacting a painting company early gives you more control and a smoother experience overall.
Why You Should Reach Out Early
At the very least, give yourself six weeks before you want the project to start. And that’s if you’re a fast decision-maker! It usually takes about a week and a half to two weeks from contacting a painting company to receiving a quote in your inbox.
Most reputable painting companies are booked anywhere from four to twelve weeks in advance. If you call on a Wednesday, you might not get an appointment until the following week, and then it’s another day or two before you receive the quote. And that’s just the start of the timeline.
How Schedules Can Shift
Even if a company is only booked out four weeks, things can stretch. While you take time to review your quote, other customers accept theirs, and suddenly your start date moves back. Until you accept a proposal and pay a deposit, your project isn’t officially on the calendar.
Some situations may allow for flexibility, but for the most part, nothing is locked in until the paperwork is done. Planning ahead avoids last-minute headaches and keeps your spot secure.
The Sweet Spot: Around Eight Weeks
For most projects, eight weeks from the time you reach out is ideal. For example, if you want work done starting August 1st, contacting a painting company around June 1st puts you ahead of the game. You might even get your project done sooner than expected.
This lead time gives the company room to make arrangements in their schedule while also leaving a little margin for unexpected delays. Some jobs can start in four weeks, or sometimes take 10–12 weeks depending on the season, but eight weeks is typically the sweet spot.
Avoid Last-Minute Stress
A lot of customers reach out expecting a painting company to fit them in right away. If someone’s available on a week’s notice, outside of slow months like January, February, or late December, there’s usually a reason. They may not be fully booked because they’re newer or less reliable.
Getting on the calendar early with a trusted painting company means you’re working with a team that has referrals, good reviews, and the experience to make the project smooth and professional.
Plan Ahead and Get the Best Experience
Bottom line, give yourself about eight weeks from the time you reach out to the time you want the work done. That way, you secure your preferred painting company, get the schedule you want, and enjoy a professional, stress-free project.
Contact Us Today
Ready to get your painting project on the books? Contact Jeff Bryant Painting today! We’ll provide a detailed quote and make sure your spot fits your timeline without surprises or last-minute stress.
