Exterior House Painters?

Question

We're getting our house painted on Monday & my husband & I will be away at work all day. The painters said they won't be finished for a week or two. I REALLY don't want to give them a key to our house, because why would they need to go in anyway other than to use the bathroom. Does anyone know if it's required to give them a key?

I know this sounds like a stupid question but this is our first home & we've very new to everything.

Answer 1

You shouldn't have to. They may need to get in to remove screens and storm windows (if you have them) but otherwise should be fine.

Answer 2

No they don't need a key. If they do the job write it will take two weeks.Maybe longer.If they spray the house ask how many coats there going to put on.Then ask for a warranty on the job.The paint comes with 10 to 15 year warranty.If the wont warranty there work for 10 years get a new painter.

Answer 3

no absolutely not if they need to use the rest room let them go to the gas station . when I'm working on the outside I would never dream of asking the home owner for a key when there away . if there working on the inside that could be a different story depending on how comfortable you feel about them as a rule my customers/clients feel very comfortable with me but there again I only leave what I came with some are not so honest

Answer 4

A week or 2 sounds fairly long unless they have a lot of prep work(scrapeing/sanding/filling/etc) If they spray it shouldn't take more that 2 days to spray and cut in on a 4000 sq ft all wood house).They want inside to cool off/make drinks/have lunch ,watch tv,etc. If you have a safe its no big deal.