Question

The Picketts have lived in their house for about 13 years. They like to keep a well-maintained property and have noticed that the paint on the exterior of their house is starting to peel. They get two bids for painting services from two different contractors. Based on the fee schedule below, which option would be the cheapest and by how much?

Handyman’s Paint Service
Painting Plus Service
$2250 all supplies and labor included for a 2-day job
Two day job estimate

$300 preparation work

$765 labor per day

$225 paint and supplies

a.
Painting Plus Service would be cheaper by $960
b.
Painting Plus Service would be cheaper by $195
c.
Handyman’s Paint Service would be cheaper by $105
d.
Handyman’s Paint Service would be cheaper by $195

Answer 1

Painting Plus total = $300 + $765×2 + $225 = $2,055.
Handyman total = $2,250.
Difference = $2,250 − $2,055 = $195.

Answer: b. Painting Plus Service would be cheaper by $195.