Hiring an interior exterior painting contractor can take the hassle and trouble out of painting your home. With a fresh coat of new paint, you not only protect your home from the dangers of weather corrosion, you also increase your homes curb appeal and overall value. With an investment that important, it’s a good idea to hire a professional that’s going to do the best job possible. Here are a few tips for finding the perfect painting contractor in your area:
Check Credentials and Experience
Since many painting contractors don not need a license from state or other local entities, it can be hard to separate the qualified painters from the fly by night crew. By asking your potential painting contractor these few questions, you can be sure you’re going to get a qualified professional who will get the job done right:
How long have they been in Business?
Do they have the Correct Insurance and Bonding required by the Local Building Department?
Are they a Member of any Painters Guild or Local Association?
Do they provide at Least Three Contactable References?
Will they give you a Written Guarantee of Services Performed?
What Warrantees are provided for the Materials?
Do you do the Work Yourself or do you Subcontract the Work?
Getting Multiple Estimates
Once you’re satisfied that your potential painters have answered all of the above questions correctly, to get the best deal possible, you’ll need to receive multiple bids form several painting contractors. When receiving multiple bids, it’s a good idea to watch their behavior as they bid on the project. Are they professionally dressed and polite? What is their work schedule, busy or open? Do they answer all of your questions easily and promptly? Will they provide you with a cost breakdown list of materials and labor costs? If you answered no to any of these questions, you may need to get another bid from another painting contractor.
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