Finding the Right Painting Contractor

 

A brand-new coat of paint can bring wonders to your home, and working with a paint to get the job done is worth the added expense. However! You must make the right hiring choice.

 

To make sure that your paint project will be successful, think through the following:

 

License, Bond and Insurance

 

Obviously, anyone who can hold a paintbrush can paint your walls. But you want an expert contractor who can actually stand by their results. A bonded, licensed, and insured Residential Painter San Francisco can provide customer protection and can be help responsible for the outcome of your project.

 

Written and Reasonable Estimate and Recommendations

 

By all means, estimates and recommendations must come in writing. Determine whether an estimate is a preset price and what they are going to include exactly. See if the estimate is within in the same range as those submitted by at least two other contractors. When a contractor bids much lower than the rest, it is usually not a good sign. It means in most cases that corners will be cut, or that the contractor is desperate for projects because of bad customer reviews on older jobs.

 

Client References

 

Ring no less than three references, and have a chat with other clients regarding their experiences with the contractor you're eyeing.

 

Trade Association Membership

 

Choose a contractor who is a member of at least one national and/or local painting contractors' association. When someone is involved with others in the trade, it shows that they are a true professional and adhere to present best practices.

 

Written Guarantee

 

Not only should a guarantee include the quality of work itself, but also what surfaces will be painted on specifically, as well as the maximum amount of time within which the job may be completed.

 

Employee Screening

 

Know how the contractor normally hires Painter San Francisco. Note that there are more risks involved when a contractor works with day laborers instead of regular employees. Day laborers, for one, do not go through sufficient background checks, and they can leave you vulnerable to theft. Regular employees as well are more likely to do better paint jobs, being hired on formal contracts, unlike day laborers who have no problems with a come-and-go system.

 

Experience and Professionalism

 

A contractor who has years of experience, deals with clients in a businesslike manner, is courteous, and has an ever busy schedule, you've likely found a gem.

 

Quality Product and Application

 

The actual paint used dictates the quality of the results and how long it will take before the surface has to be painted again. And for every job, two coats of paint must be applied in keeping with the industry standard. Lastly, make sure you review your contract carefully before signing it.