Welcome to PaintAssist
In my 16+ years in the painting and remedial industry, I observed a real disconnect between clients seeking quotes and the companies offering services.
In identifying a need in the market to enable clients to make the best decisions, I developed PaintAssist to close the gap in this often confusing process.
More often than not quotes lacked consistency, leaving unanswered questions and confusion in the minds of decision makers.
The first step in the process is the most crucial, but can often be vague and open to the interpretation of those providing quotes, therefore adding the potential for unnecessary costs in the long term.
Hence, my motto “ Let’s get it right”
From the start, let PaintAssist help you get it right before you go to market for quotes.
We’ll mitigate the risk to you and your clients by preparing a thorough tender document.
We can then ensure you receive a safe, quality and professional project with all the key aspects of project management covered.
We offer a free initial meeting with key stakeholders and a value for money pricing structure.
Our Services Include:
Sinking Fund / Budget Advice: It is often difficult to know how much to budget for a painting/remedial project. We will meet with you onsite to go over the project, and offer you budget advice to help you make the your project a reality. We will also advise you on the longevity of your current paint system and when to undertake the project.
Scope of Work Preparation: Understanding what to paint and why is crucial to the success of any painting project. We will attend the site and go through the process of what requires painting and what doesn’t. Preparing an accurate scope of work is vital as it allows you to make an educated choice on the successful contractor, knowing that all tenders/quotations received are priced on work consistently.
Paint Specification Preparation: The what and the how is important. Knowing what to paint is important, however knowing how to prepare a surface and what paint products to apply is critical. All paint products are manufactured differently to protect substrates/surfaces in various ways for various durations. The correct paint system is critical as it is the last layer of protection from paint’s enemies - sun, salt, moisture and day to day wear & tear. We will provide you with the right paint system tailored to your project. We also work with each of the major paint manufacturers directly to ensure the system will meet the longevity you require and warrant the paint system throughout that timeline.
Quote / Tender Guidelines: Not all painting contractors are the same and don’t all meet our expectations. We prepare guidelines that must be met at tender/quotation stage to be considered eligible to undertake your painting project. These guidelines include minimum standards around WHS, project management, cleanliness, workmanship, communication, access, timelines and payments. We will mitigate your risk by ensuring all contractors tick the right boxes to professionally undertake your painting/remedial project.
Remedial Repair Inspection: More often than not, there are underlying defects evident on buildings which can’t be fixed or hidden with a simple coat of paint. To undertake and complete any project properly and professionally, these defects must be identified and repaired prior to painting. We assist in identifying and rectifying these defects. We commonly uncover concrete issues such as drummy render, control joint failure, spalling and concrete cancer. Rotten timber is also common, as well as water ingress and waterproofing issues. Not only do we identify the issues, but we also assist in quantifying the repairs, ensuring all contractors price to the same quantities and/or allowances.
WHS and Access Compliance: Every project must be completed safely and in line with WHS requirements. We help mitigate risk by ensuring that contractors have all WHS paperwork in place and that these processes are complied with onsite. This includes risk assessments, safe work method statements and material safety data sheets. Choosing the right type of access equipment to complete the work is also critical. We oversee the site access map to identify where scaffold, elevated work platforms, swing stages or industrial rope access is being utilised to complete the project safely.
Colour Consultancy: Choosing a colour scheme can be an overwhelming experience. Colours are very personal and emotive. It’s often difficult to find common ground. We will advise you on current trends, styles and a design palette which won’t date. We can bring those colours to life on your property by providing you with superimposed images of the colour scheme. Let us help you to ensure your property is looking it’s best.
Contractor/Company Compliance: There are many behind the scenes checks and balances that set different painting contractors apart from others. Not all contractors meet the same levels of compliance. We help you mitigate your risk by ensuring that the contractor you choose is the right one for your project. We monitor licenses, white cards, police checks, working with children checks, insurance and contracts.
Quote/Tender Evaluation: We can evaluate quote/tender submissions and provide you with an assessment criteria for each submission. We have created an evaluation matrix based on key criteria across each project. We use this matrix to independently evaluate and provide a no bias recommendation.
Project Inspections and Management: Once a contractor is chosen and the project commences, you need to be reassured that you’re getting what you have paid for. We offer ongoing inspections and project management to ensure your project is being delivered to the highest standards. Our regular site inspections ensure that quality, safety and progress is maintained. All of our inspections are documented. We can authorise progress payments and also confirm that any remedial repair quantities are justified. We ensure that all documented quotes and tenders on your project are delivered from start to finish.
Warranties and Defect Rectification: Often we see that the final 5% of a project is the most difficult, but that should not be the case. We ensure that defects identified are rectified prior to practical completion. We also help you navigate your way through the completion stage of the project and ensure the defects liability process is in place. We organise warranties from the painting contractor and the paint manufacturer. We see it out to completion, ensuring the project is of the highest standard.