How to Hire the Best Painters for Your Home Painting Project
Posted on December 28, 2021
Painting the interior or exterior of your home can be a huge project. But if you are diligent, ask the right questions and do a little research, you can find the best professional painters who will have your home painting project looking brand new in no time.
Here are a few suggestions that will help you locate the best professional painters in your area.
Do Your Homework first.
If you do not know anyone who has had experience with professional painters, you can also look on the internet for reviews of contractors. An online search including your ZIP code and the key words “professional painters in my area” will show painting contractors’ ratings, customer testimonials and websites with pictures of final painting results.
Get 3 Quotes/Estimates
Comparison shopping isn’t just for retail items. Usually, professionals offer free estimates or consultations for interested customers. This is a great way to see what options you have and compare each professional’s price for the job.
Asking for estimates is also a great way to get to know the painters you are considering. Was the contractor knowledgeable, prompt and spent plenty of time explaining their painting process? Or did he/she rush through quickly, not really answering your questions and was mainly focused on trying to sell you something? Most of the time, you can tell a great deal about a company or contractor by simply speaking with a representative for a very small amount of time.
Get a Written Contract with a Guarantee.
A contract should include all the contractor’s key information: name, address, office and cell numbers, and license number, and all the details that were in the estimate. Make sure the contract clearly states what is and is not included in the job.
Make sure you get a copy of the painter’s liability and workers’ compensation insurance certificates. If he doesn’t have coverage, you could be responsible if, for example, the crew drops a ladder on your neighbor’s car or a crew member gets hurt on the job.
Make sure to ask for a guarantee on the finished product. For example, the contractor should promise to correct any chipping, peeling, blistering, flaking, or excessive fading or chalking that occurs within two years after the job is done at no or little cost. If he tells you the paint itself has a warranty, remember that doesn’t include labor, which is a far more costly proposition than material.
These are just a few of the details needed when hiring professional painters for your home. You should proceed with caution, do your research and feel confident after you hire a contractor. If for some reason, you are hesitant or worried about the professional you hired, then it is best to start over again and look for someone you feel you can trust. Your home is probably your biggest investment that grows in value with age. So it only makes sense to do your due diligence and allow only the best professionals to complete work on it.
Ready to start your home painting project? Call your CertaPro Painters today for a free consultation and estimate!
