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WHY THE LOWEST BID MIGHT COST YOU MORE

CUTTING CORNERS CAN MEAN CUTTING QUALITY

The incredible growth of Denver infrastructure, coupled with supply chain issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to a sharp increase in construction pricing, including painting.

This demand has resulted in increased prices for remodeling and renovation services across all types of properties, including commercial and large residential projects. We understand that these increases put added pressure on HOAs and Property Managers, which is why we have a dedicated team of professionals ready to support the bidding process to ensure your bid is accurate and reflective of the quality and craftsmanship you should expect.

Competitors in our industry can be quick to cut their labor and supply fees to position themselves as the lowest priced bid. While this is always enticing, even for us, the overall cost of these projects may not be reflected in the bid. At Shaker Painting, we take pride in accurate cost and timeframe estimates, so our customers will not face unexpected costs or significant delays once the project is started.

Additionally, it is a proven fact that in order for a company to offer lower prices, they will have to cut corners somewhere along the way, thus quality will inevitably suffer. When quality suffers, the overall outcome will have a shorter lifespan, meaning property managers will need to budget for touch ups and repairs sooner than expected.

THINK ABOUT YOUR BUYING HABITS

To put this in perspective, think about your own COVID-19 buying habits. As the demand for hand sanitizer increased at the height of Summer 2020, prices also increased. Those who chose the cheaper option ended up going through twice the amount of sanitizer, thus having to buy this necessity more frequently, increasing the overall cost of the product for their families. Smarter shoppers chose to purchase the higher quality sanitizer to begin with, which lasted longer and was more effective than the less expensive alternative.

The same thing goes for your project; wouldn’t you rather the job get done by skilled professionals using the best quality materials and following the most updated safety protocols? Oftentimes, the less expensive quote is due to lack of painting experience and lower quality materials, which may result in skipping vital steps, such as preparation and protection. Every decision you make throughout the search for a painting contractor will affect the longevity of the project.

Who would you want to partner up with on your next Project?

When you choose Shaker Painting, you’re choosing a well-respected, trustworthy, and hardworking team that uses nothing but the best materials. We show up to the site on time in branded-company vehicles, only use the most premium paints and products to increase the longevity of a Shaker Job, and look forward to your feedback, ensuring the best possible experience throughout every step of the project.

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  • OSHA 30 Construction Safety & Health Global Hazardous
  • Communication - OSHA CFR 1910.1200
  • PPE Safety Training - OSHA CFR 1926.95
  • Respiratory Protection/ Fit Testing - OSHA CFR 1910.134
  • Scaffolding Safety - OSHA CFR 1926.454
  • Fall Protection - OSHA CFR 1926.501
  • Ladder Safety - OSHA CFR 1926.1053
  • Aerial Work Platform Training - OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(1) & CFR 1926.602
  • Spray Applied Painting Safety
  • Materials Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal
  • MSHA Hazard Awareness Training

Our Customers Love Us

Thomas Richard Cruz
Facilities Manager
It is my great pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Shaker Painting Inc. Shaker Painting recently completed a full exterior trim replacement and paint of our five-story building, Broadway Junction, at 1165 Broadway, Denver CO. The Shaker team conducted themselves with professionalism and performed in a manner that was the least disruptive to all parties affected by the work. Closing-off parking spaces, managing staging area(s) for materials and the overall safety for pedestrians were some of the challenges presented to Shaker. Not a single complaint was issued for the duration of the work. Communication was excellent as Shaker personnel were required to access the roof and maintain the security setup at the building. As we have worked with Shaker on previous projects, we will continue to work with Brent Rumpf, Ed Gonzales, Jason Moore, and the rest of the Shaker team on future projects and I would recommend the same to any property and/or property management organization.
Britinie Horvath
The crew did an amazing job staining the decks/stairs to our condo complex. They were very nice and did great work. I highly recommend them!
Coleen Carlson
Owner
I am proud to recommend Shaker Painting to all of my color customers.
Shirley Forbes
Community Manager
I think that the best part of the project was Jason Moore who was the project manager. He was always in communication and completely handled the whole project. He was extremely professional and we enjoyed working with him.
Susan K Lind
CEO
I have known Brent with Shaker Painting for approximately 3 years and find him to be a business man with integrity and the knowledge to provide excellent customer service. I have spoken to a few of his clients and they couldn’t be more pleased with his professionalism and perfection in his job.
Susan L
CEO
I have known Brent with Shaker Painting for approximately 3 years and find him to be a businessman with integrity and the knowledge to provide excellent customer service. I have spoken to a few of his clients and they couldn't be more pleased with his professionalism and perfections in his job.
George Johnston
President
Shaker Painting is a valued member of our team. With strong customer services and reliability, they are instrumental in the success of all our projects.
Christina Benevides
Association Manager
The Board and I were very satisfied with the initial presentation provided when bidding on the work. We were also satisfied with the overall work completed. Jason (Project Manager) was wonderful to work with and handled all requests and questions professionally and promptly.
Kenneth M Hofmeister
Homeowner
Everything. From Jason's first bid to the final coat of paint with [the project manager’s] crew, we were very pleased with the communication, the attention to detail and the care with which they protected the house, minimized the sanding dust and cleaned up after the fact carefully. The worry that we would have a major cleaning effort after the fact. We were able to clean and put back all the furniture, pictures and furnishings in less than a day.
Larry Healy
Community Manager
From the RFP to the initial walk through – from the proposal acceptance to the planning session – from the first day of work through the final day – every person at Shaker was professional, thoughtful, friendly and helpful. The project was completed well within the anticipated time frame and at a very reasonable cost. During the quality control walkthrough at the end of the project no deficiencies were noted. Every member of the community had only praise for the excellent job Shaker did. It was the best painting project I have ever been involved in as a Community Association Manager.
Josh Mariea
Homeowner
I highly recommend Shaker painting to all our friends and family.
JIM T.
President
Their work was instrumental in achieving the desired end results. We highly recommend Shaker Painting.
CHRISTINA B.
HOA COMMUNITY MANAGER
The Board and I were very satisfied with the initial presentation provided when bidding on the work. We were also satisfied with the overall work completed. Jason (Project Manager) was wonderful to work with and handled all requests and questions professionally and promptly.
Jim R Tyler
President
Their work was instrumental in achieving the desired end results. We highly recommend Shaker Painting.
Lecia Gill
Director Of Operations
The project went great! This was my 2nd overall property paint job with Shaker. It went smoothly with no issues. It's refreshing to work with a company that meets their promises fully! Thanks for always taking such great care of us!!
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