5 Tips for Hiring A Commercial Painter Athens, GA

Whether it’s a necessity or want, adding new colors to your business is a big undertaking. Hiring painters can be a scary predicament. Preparing yourself with information about what to look for and what to expect makes it easier. So here are 5 tips for hiring a commercial painter Athens, GA.

Make sure you work with professionals.

It can be tempting to save money by hiring a handyman or college kids to take care of your painting. Your walls say a lot about your care for the company to customers and employees alike. By sacrificing experience, your whole paint job could be in jeopardy. Make sure any companies you are considering can provide you licensing, bonding and insurance. This will always set apart the more reputable companies.

Compare a minimum of three commercial painting contractors.

Free estimates are a normal offering within the painting industry. After initial research online, find three companies you are comfortable with and have good reviews. Schedule free estimates with each. Make sure you ask questions of the estimators like deposits, warranties and expected work time and repairs. Also investigate scheduling options and what happens for inclement weather.

Interview potential commercial painting contractors.

Make sure you talk to each representative of the company until you are satisfied. They should be happy to spend time with you until you are comfortable. Also, take into account how the company interacts with you. Do they answer calls and emails in a timely manner? Are they working to give you information you’re requesting? This sets the tone of what the job will be like with each company.

Beyond the specifics of your job, you might want to ask some general questions about the company like the following:

How long has your company been in business?
What type of paint and how many coats do you use?
What protective equipment do your employees use?
How do you handle paint spills?
Do you utilize any sub-contractors?
If the person seems hesitant to answer your questions or simply does not know the answer, move on to the next commercial painting contractors on your list.

Then, ask for references, and contact them.

References can set apart companies very quickly. Professional companies won’t hesitate to provide you a list of clients and their contact information. Make sure to ask if the customer would hire the company again. That will tell you a lot about the organization to make your decision.

Always get it in writing.

Now that you’ve gathered estimates and talked to references, make sure you get the estimate in writing. A scribble on a napkin does not count. Your contract or written estimate should include the following:

Anticipated start and end dates
Start and end times for each work day
Preparation and clean-up details
Any applicable warranties
Payment expectations

We’d love to be considered to be your commercial painting contractors. Schedule a free estimate to meet with us today.