How To Hire A Commercial Painter: Your Checklist

When you run a business, it’s not typical that you understand who to hire for each repair you may need. Maintenance like painting and wall repairs are more than likely out of your wheelhouse. We talked to our pros to give you information to help you hire. Here’s how to hire a commercial painter with a checklist.

To begin with, start your search on the internet. Once you have chosen a provider that seems to meet your needs and work in your area, you’ll want to set up an estimate appointment. Here are questions to consider from your potential provider.

Do they have a portfolio of jobs?

Pictures of past jobs that are similar to yours should help put your mind at ease that this provider has completed the same size and kind of project before. The images can help you determine their skill and attention to detail. Look for clean cut edges and lines, especially where colors meet.

What products do they use?

There are quite a few good brands and types of paint on the market but that doesn’t make them all equal. A painter in the business awhile will most likely have favorites that turn out good results and stand by their warranties. Your contractor should readily share their favorites with you.

Is the scope of work well-defined?

Knowing bids, you can see that some are not built with the same detail as others. Before your estimate, you should have a full list of what you want to be completed and make sure it’s all addressed in your proposal from vendors. Look for details including the following:

Building(s) information, like exterior and surfaces to be painted or excluded from the scope
Power-washing/cleaning
Priming, caulking and sanding
Repairs to be made
Number of coats of paint
Products to be used
Crew size, start and time expected to finish the job

Can you be provided references?

Professional and quality painters will have a plethora of references they are happy to provide you with. Use these in addition to online reviews. If you choose to call references, ask them questions like:

What kind of work did the painter provide? When was it done?
Was the project completed on time and on budget?
What did you like best about working with the company?
How were their communication skills?
Would you hire this contractor again?
Do you feel comfortable working with the company?

Are you comfortable with the painter?

Likely, your project will be a multi-day event that impacts nearly every aspect of your business. Feeling comfortable with the provider is imperative. Since you’ve probably communicated with your first choice provider several times by this point, here are some items you should be comfortable with:

Do you feel comfortable with the scope of the project and the process they propose?
Are getting good value for the budget?
Can you easily communicate with the contractor?
How easily can you reach the contractor when you call/text/email?
When you assess each contractor against this checklist, you should be able to determine the one that stands out from the others.

So, if you are just beginning your search for a provider, CertaPro Painters would love to be considered. Schedule an appointment with our commercial painter specialists and get a free estimate today.