Friday, July 12, 2013

Tips To Follow When Searching For The Perfect Painting Contractor

By Clyde Johson


Hiring the wrong interior and exterior painting contractor is a costly mistake to make and one that can set you back years' worth of work in your new project. You want to avoid such mistakes, but there is so much work to accomplish and so many choices you need to make. Consider this advice before finalizing your decision.

Check into any projects a potential interior and exterior painting contractor has done previous to yours. That way you can gather information regarding to the quality of their work and how long it lasts. Always ensure a contractor is going to do high-quality work on your project and that they will be sure to have it withstanding throughout time.

Ask what the project needs and how the interior and exterior painting contractor will meet those needs with the lowest possible cost and the greatest customer satisfaction. Require submission of references and check each reference to ensure contractor competency. Ask how they did at their last job and what they will do to improve this one.

Ask for a couple of days after the completion before payment is due. Under no circumstances should this be more than a week. But, you demand time to properly inspect job after the interior and exterior painting contractor is gone.

A good interior and exterior painting contractor must have his team of customer service and help. Being in a highly technologically developed era, you should be able to reach the contractor instantly. But if circumstances dictate, give an allowance of at most 24 hours for the contractor to get back to you.

When you start searching an interior and exterior painting contractor for your project first it seems difficult. One of the best ways is to stay organized and write a list of requirements that you need in your contractor. Before interviewing the contractors, try to make list of questions that you will ask during interview and make sure you do not forget any question. Though it consumes time a lot but it's safe and secure for long run.

Even if your project is small, you should still draft an agreement with your interior and exterior painting contractor. Things can turn bad if you do not have written proof that a contractor is deviating from the requirements as set forth in the contract. With a written agreement, there is less room for the contractor to dispute you.

Any reputable interior and exterior painting contractor will happily go over any and all documents pertaining to lien release before you hire them. It's important to protect yourself from a lien in case any problems come up. Don't trust any contractor that refuses to give you lien release paperwork prior to starting a job - it's illegal, and he's being dishonest.

You are paying the workers to be at your site all through the day. If you suspect that they are not upholding their part of the deal, swing by at random times to see when they are working. If problems arise with starting late or leaving early you will need to discuss these issues with your interior and exterior painting contractor.




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