We always get asked a lot of questions whilst on jobs so below is a list of Painting and Decorating questions that seem to crop up on a regular basis:
The business owner, Mark Ravenhill, has over 21 years experience (since 2003) as a Painter and Decorator and has a Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating along with a Level 3 NVQ in Commercial Painting. He also is a qualified tiler and has a keen understanding of other trades.
Yes we have a number of references which are all available on request.
When the business was first established Mark Ravenhill was the sole decorator, but now work is carried out by a skilled team, all of whom have skills and qualifactions across many trades.
We typically work within South Yorkshire, but often will go beyond.
We give practical advice on all types of paint to be used, and where they are best suited.
We are at hand to offer practical advice on colour.
As all requirements are personal, after initial viewing of work to be done we provide a FREE detailed quotation, either in the form of a set price, or a daily labour charge (or a combination of both).
A set labour charge is agreed for the work either as a set price or a daily rate. We are not VAT registered so no VAT will be charged. Materials are to be paid upfront by the customer. Where extras or variations to the main price arise, these will be agreed upon before any extra materials are purchased.
Yes. We have many years experience providing quotes for insurance claims. We can provide you with a written quote to present to your insurance company. Unfortunately, it is usually the decision of the insurance company as to which quote they accept. This is usually the cheapest quote. They don't usually take into account the company's reputation or credentials.
We have worked in the domestic environment for many years, thus giving us the knowledge and confidence to look after your property.
Carpets and furniture are protected using clean cotton cloth sheets and/or pvc wrapped. Where specified, extra care is taken with sensitive items and we recommend that the customer remove or protect delicate items of property.
Yes we can, whether it's on the wall or ceiling, we use a special paint as an undercoat and after applying the finishing coat, the water stain will no longer appear.
Full Public Liability Insurance is in place and we are happy to show you our Insurance Certifcates on request for your peace of mind.
Absolutely! As well as taking pride in our decorating work, we ensure that everything is cleaned up spotless before we leave. The house is left in a state that we would expect our own homes to be in. In fact, if you wanted your whole house tidying, we have a team of cleaners that can come in and do this for you too!
We aim to maintain customer satisfaction throughout the work and have a very high satisfaction rate. If a customer should not be happy with the work, we would aim to put it right as soon as possible.
These terms indicate the sheen or gloss level, or degree or light reflectance, of the paint. Basically, these are terms that are used to describe paint's shininess.
We use only the finest quality paint finishes and have thousands of colours to choose from. We have a partnership with Johnstones Paints.
Not an easy question to answer without seeing the property! Rooms are different sizes and may have different painting and decorating or plastering requirements. The amount of time taken will depend on what services you require i.e. Plastering, painting or hanging wallpaper. We always state the estimated amount of time a job will take when we supply you with a quote for the work. We try very hard to get that timing correct, however, sometimes there are unforeseen circumstances that make a delayed finish to the painting and decorating project inevitable, but we will always update you with the current status of the job.
This is plaster that doesn't have contact with the wall anymore. It is just managing to 'hang' on the wall. It can be recognised by knocking with your fingers. You will hear a louder and hollower sound from the blown plaster than from healthy plaster. Blown plaster should be knocked out and patched up to make it level with the other wall before it is skimmed.
Yes, we will be happy to visit your property to make an assessment providing that you live in Sheffield. We will then provide you with a written estimation. We aim to get out estimations to you within 48 hours of the first visit. If a visit is required outside of the Sheffield area then a small charge to cover the fuel would be necessary. Please note that we provide estimations and not quotes, we will try to endeavour to provide as much as an accurate estimation as possible but due to the nature of the job, unforeseen circumstances can arise which will make the work take longer, so extra labour charge may need to be applied. This is always discussed with the customer before the extra / longer work takes place. (Sometimes it goes the other way and a job doesn’t take as long as estimated so your bill isn't quite as much!)
Yes, we can treat your walls with the appropriate mould treatment products and get them looking as good as new
Choosing the right colour scheme to set the mood is important. The science of colour is called chromatics. It includes the perception of colour by the human eye and brain. Colour plays a vitally important role in the world in which we live. Colour can sway thinking, change actions, and cause reactions. It can irritate or soothe your eyes.
In very general terms: