Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Painting Contractor

1. MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN HIRING A PAINTING CONTRACTOR CHOOSE A PAINTING CONTRACTOR WISELY OVERLOOKING INSURANCE 1 Professional painters who have insurance can cover repairs, replacement, and compensation for any damages to your property during the project. HIRING AN INEXPERIENCED PAINTER You want to make sure the painter you hire has ample experience painting different types of buildings and surfaces. They may have prior experience with another company to compensate for the newly formed business. 2 LACK OF COMMUNICATION 3 If it’s difficult to get in touch with the painting contractor, you have a problem. That doesn’t mean they need to answer every phone call, but they should respond to inquiries within 24 hours. NOT CHECKING REFERENCES 4 Take the time to ask about their work, and professionalism. timeliness, and cleanliness. You may want to ask to speak with the contractor's last three clients. NOT DEMANDING CLEAN-UP Part of any paint project includes cleaning up the mess made during the project. All professional painters should clean up after themselves. 5 MAKING FULL PAYMENT BEFORE JOB COMPLETION 6 Beware of painting contractors who ask for the entire payment upfront or before the work is completed. You don’t want to be left with an empty wallet and the same chipped paint. HIRING THE CHEAPEST CONTRACTOR You don’t necessarily have to hire the most expensive painting contractor but be wary of those who offer unrealistically low-priced estimates. 7