Questions that expose a vague exterior bid
Ask what happens if washing exposes loose coating or repair needs that were not visible at the estimate. Ask who decides whether a surface receives spot primer or a full prime coat. Ask whether doors, fixtures, address numbers, cameras, utility equipment, and landscaping will be masked or removed and reinstalled. Ask how the crew records approved colors and sheen before material is purchased.
Schedule matters too. The agreement should explain the anticipated work sequence, access needs, weather delays, daily cleanup, and who can approve a scope change. If an HOA or property manager must approve colors, settle that responsibility before the start date. Keep the final payment tied to a walkthrough against the written scope rather than to a vague statement that the job is complete.
How to use this shortlist fairly
Request at least two written estimates for a meaningful project. Give every bidder the same surface list and the same repair questions. Check current licensing and insurance directly, look at recent work that resembles your property, and call references when the scope is large. The official service links above establish only why each company is relevant to the comparison; they do not establish workmanship on your future job.
For the site’s separate longevity-and-public-proof screen, return to the 10+ year St. George shortlist. That page uses a different inclusion rule and should not be confused with this service-scope guide.