Hiring a Painting Contractor
- Avoid painting Contractors who state that “They Will Beat Anyone’s Price”. This is a sign of A desperate Contractor. There are numerous ways to cut price on a painting project; however, none of them benefit you as the consumer. Cheaper is not better!
- Ensure the company is reputable and well known throughout your community.
- Confirm the company holds an At Business Rating with The Better Business Bureau.
- Ask the client contractor For references & contact them.
- Request verification that the company is Licensed, Insured & Carries Real Workers Compensation Insurance (not Workers Comp Exempt).
- Verify the contractor carries at least a minimum of $1,000,000 of General Liability Insurance. Request from the contractor to have their insurance agent email or fax you a copy of their General Liability Insurance & Proof of Workers Compensation Insurance. This will verify that the policy is current, valid & up to date.
- The contractor should have A professional appearance, arrive on Time, conduct themselves in A professional manner, and provide a detailed quote.
- Ensure the entire scope of work for your project is in a printed contract
- Avoid painting contractor that uses sub-contractors to do the job. You don’t know who will be in your home and the contractor isn’t required to carry insurance on the sub-contractors, which could be a disaster for you if someone gets hurt.
- Never give anyone a deposit or money up front for a project. Any reputable painting contractor has credit accounts at the local paint stores & has working capital to run daily operations of a business. If they don’t, they are not a reputable contractor.
