A good paint job starts before the first coat goes on — it starts with choosing the right painter. Use the checks below when you compare painters in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding Grand Strand area, and ask every painter the same questions so you can compare answers fairly.

What to check before you hire

  • Written estimate before work begins. Your estimate should state the scope and the price in writing, with no obligation. Be cautious of any painter who will only give a verbal price.
  • Preparation, spelled out. Ask what preparation is included: washing, scraping, caulking, and priming as needed for exterior work; patching, sanding, and priming as needed for interior work; and how furniture and floors are protected. Preparation is what makes a paint job last.
  • Paint and coatings, named. Ask which paints and coatings will be used, and why they suit your surface and exposure. A painter who can name the products and explain the choice is giving you something you can verify.
  • Warranty, in writing. Ask what warranty covers workmanship and how long it lasts. AHG Professional Painting provides a 2-year service/workmanship warranty on all projects.
  • Who will be on your job. Ask whether a project manager visits the job daily. At AHG, Jony, our project manager and trusted trade partner of 15+ years, visits every job daily.
  • Local presence. Ask how long the company has served the area. AHG Professional Painting has served the Grand Strand since 2003.
  • Confirm the contractor is properly insured and meets any licensing requirements applicable to the work.

Questions to ask at your estimate

  • What preparation will you do on my surfaces, and is it included in the price?
  • Which paints or coatings do you recommend for my home, and why?
  • What does your warranty cover, and for how long?
  • How long will the job take, and will I receive a start date and timeline in writing?
  • How will you protect my furniture, floors, and landscaping?
  • Can you show me recent work like mine?

Red flags worth pausing on

  • A price given only verbally, with nothing in writing.
  • No preparation mentioned, or preparation offered as an extra.
  • A warranty that is vague about what it covers or how long it lasts.
  • Pressure to decide on the spot, or a price that drops sharply if you sign today.
  • No local track record you can check.

How AHG answers these questions

AHG Professional Painting has served the Grand Strand since 2003. Estimates are free and in-home, with your price in writing before work begins. Preparation is part of the job, not an add-on. Interior paints recommended by AHG are Sherwin-Williams products; AHG’s base exterior paint is Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec, with other Sherwin-Williams exterior products recommended according to the project; cabinet work uses Sherwin-Williams Premium ProBlock Oil-Based Primer followed by Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane. AHG provides a 2-year service/workmanship warranty on all projects. Minimum project size is $1,500.

Where we work

Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet, Carolina Forest, Socastee, Conway, North Myrtle Beach, and Pawleys Island.

Get a free in-home estimate

Call or text (843) 267-7877 to schedule a free in-home estimate. Your estimate includes your price in writing before work begins, with no obligation.

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