You’ve made the decision to hire a painter professional for your business or home project our website. You’ve decided to hire a professional painter for your home or business project. You can start by asking your friends, relatives, neighbors and anyone else you know to recommend painters and painting contractors. Also, professionals who have regular contact with painters or painting contractors can provide good referrals. These include real estate agents, decorators and designers, as well as managers of paint stores and home staging companies. Now that you have a list of people to approach, here are a few tips for what to ask. You want to be sure the project is similar to yours so you can compare budgets and schedules. How well did the painter communicate? It is important that you are able to communicate your needs, priorities and expectations clearly so they can be met. Have contracts and proposals been presented in written form? In order to ensure that all documents are clear, it is important to list the date and price of when work will be completed. What about a written guarantee?

A painter should guarantee the work they do and be available if something goes wrong or if the job doesn’t hold up. Are they fully insured? You should protect yourself from lawsuits in the event of damage, injury or theft on the jobsite. Check expiration dates. Has the contractor subcontracted any work? If so, then you would like to see the subcontractors being paid. In this case, even though you paid your contractor in full, you may still be subject to a lien. What about materials? Does the painter use brand name, high quality paint? After choosing your colors the contractor should select the appropriate products for your particular project. Are the employees professional? Visitors to your home and office will be expected to adhere by your standards.

Did they keep the space clean and tidy? It should be comfortable for those who regularly use the space (family and friends, employees, customers) to do so at night or during the day. Work started and finished within the specified time/budget? The contractor should not delay your project due to mistakes or incorrect calculations. Was anyone else considered to do the job? If you ask your reference if they have evaluated any other painting contractors then you can take advantage of their research to learn about potential candidates. Do you feel any hesitation about hiring the contractor again? It is important to pay attention to what the contractor says. Any hesitation might indicate something that worries you. Do you have anything else to tell me about this contractor that I should know? The reference should be given the opportunity to speak freely about their feelings, thoughts or even gut instincts. After receiving answers to all your questions, narrow your selection down to 3 to 5 companies. Then, check to see if they have any complaints with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or legitimate consumer protection organisations. You can then contact each of the selected painting contractors to schedule an appointment.

Contractors will meet you in person, discuss your project, ask you relevant questions about the space and your priorities. They should also present you with an official written proposal, which includes all details. A contractor should be able to provide you with a list containing references. You will want to speak to current customers to find out about their experiences. Talking to references is worth the time before hiring a painting contractor. With confidence, you can make your final decision. You’ll end up saving time, money, confusion, and frustration.