Average rates for painting - Resene

Resene Professional development programmeQuick check for quality quotesIs the measure correct?• Use a system so you can easily check your quantities.• Make sure everything requiring painting is allowed for.Is the specification correct?• Is the proposed scope of work enough to properly carryout the task?• Is the preparation properly specified? Remember: Youare the expert and your advice is valuable if there isa better way for the client to achieve the result theydesire.Are the rates for work correct?• You must know the costs of doing the work?• You must allow for the costs of running your business(overheads) as well as some profit for yourself.What special things are needed?• Proper allowances for height (scaffolding), travelling,accommodation, permits, working hours to suit yourclient, expected weather conditions (painting when itis hot or cold). These all cost money.Is the arithmetic correct?• It is easy to leave out a page of workings. Alwaysdouble check everything before submitting your quote.75