Exterior painting services can make your house look new again while also protecting your siding. If you want to update your home’s appearance and are part of a homeowners association (HOA), you need to ensure compliance before starting the project. Review a few do’s and don’ts here to avoid HOA violations and related problems.

Do:

Review HOA guidelines.

Go over your HOA painting rules or bylaws to determine what colors you can use and when you can schedule services to avoid disrupting the neighborhood. Every HOA provides a designated color palette for members to use. Neglecting this could lead to fines and membership termination. Guidelines often also provide rules for maintaining the paint once the project ends. Review regulations before submitting your project for approval to avoid delays.

Know how many days you have to complete the project.

Discuss the project timeline with your exterior painting contractors to get an estimate of how long it will take. Most HOAs require painting projects to finish within 30 to 60 days.

Provide your estimate when you submit your application for approval, which can take up to two months to process, depending on how many people work for the HOA and how efficient they are. Since approval can take time, keep the season in mind when you’re planning to sidestep weather delays.

Don’t:

Forget to submit written documents.

Furnish any documents the HOA asks for, such as an official project estimate from the exterior painting contractor. The more information you submit about your project, the less likely it is that you will have to deal with questions that prevent the contractors from starting when you want.

Work with an unlicensed painting contractor.

Unlicensed exterior painting contractors may not know about HOA guidelines and could put you at risk of significant fines. Trust the project to licensed contractors with experience in HOA painting jobs to reduce the chance of costly mistakes.

Schedule exterior painting services from Armend's Painting & Home Improvement in Hartford, CT, to enjoy efficient, beautiful results. This licensed company has served the region for over 20 years, offering deck and roofing installations in addition to exterior and interior painting services. Call (203) 597-7179 to schedule a free estimate or visit the contractors online for service details. See their latest work on Facebook.