{"id":697,"date":"2017-03-06T00:39:46","date_gmt":"2017-03-06T05:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fort-collins.certapro.com\/?post_type=community&p=697"},"modified":"2024-04-24T13:53:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T17:53:42","slug":"hiring-a-contractor","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/fort-collins\/community\/hiring-a-contractor\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring A Contractor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hiring a house painting contractor can be tricky. CertaPro Painters provides you with tips for hiring the right painting contractor for the job.<\/h2>\n

If your Fort Collins, Greeley, and Loveland, CO\u00a0<\/strong>home needs a fresh lick of paint to cheer it up and you\u2019re looking for someone to do some exterior painting or interior painting, you\u2019ll want to pick a house painting contractor<\/strong> who you can trust to leave alone in your house while you go to work. Here are 5 basic checks you can do to make sure you get the right person for the job:<\/p>\n

1. Deposits<\/em> <\/strong>\u2013 some painters do require deposits upfront. These should always be reasonable and no more than 20% of the total cost, covering the materials needed by your painter to get started. If there\u2019s a large deposit before the paint cans have even been opened, you should ask why \u2013 if there are no good reasons, be wary.<\/p>\n

2. Affordability<\/em> <\/strong>\u2013 what\u2019s your budget? How can you really know if it\u2019s in the ballpark for what you want? The key here is to find someone who doesn\u2019t charge too little \u2013 and doesn\u2019t charge too much. You\u2019ll either get a substandard job, leaving your interior painting a complete mess, or pay for an unscrupulous painter\u2019s next vacation! Ask around for estimates, and see which painters are more concerned about building relationships rather than their bank accounts.<\/p>\n

3.<\/em> Contracts<\/em> <\/strong>\u2013 it\u2019s best to stay away from painters who just look at the job then scribble an estimate on a bit of paper. Where\u2019s your protection? Where\u2019s the legally-binding document that means the house painting contractor has to do the exterior painting job you need exactly as you wanted it? A professional contract lists the job specifications that must be fulfilled, giving you protection from painters who \u201cneed more time\u201d (and money\u2026)<\/p>\n

4. Insurance<\/em> <\/strong>\u2013 an excellent sign that you\u2019re dealing with a professional and trustworthy painter is proof that they are insured. If anything goes wrong, you\u2019re completely safe, because they have proof of liability insurance. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for documents \u2013 a reputable painter will be only too happy to show you that they\u2019re professionals.<\/p>\n

5. Professionalism<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 a \u201cpaycheck painter\u201d is someone who is great if you just want a little painting job done, like a quick touch-up of your garage door. But for a truly big job, like a complete interior painting, they\u2019re not so great. Typically uninsured with little experience, what are you going to do if they mess it up? A professional, experienced painting contractor might cost a little more, but the peace of mind and trustworthiness they bring are worth the extra money.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a professional, trustworthy house painting contractor, why not choose CertaPro Painters of Fort Collins, Greeley, and Loveland, CO<\/strong>? We have a proud history of satisfied customers, so you can feel secure knowing that our affordable painting is being done by someone you can trust. We do all painting jobs, including interior painting and exterior painting. Contact us now<\/a> for a no-risk, free estimate \u2013 we\u2019re ready and waiting to help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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