Painting: Important information for you to consider
What you should know before hiring a painting contractor
Many people find it easier get their houses painted through a painting contractor. Such people usually have less time and experience to carryout painting on their own. There are some important things to know before hiring a painting contractor. In other words, you simply can't hire anyone just to apply a coat of paint to your home. Hence, there are a few key steps that you should know before hiring a painting contractor.
1. Request for a free estimate.
Request a free estimate from the painting contractor that you are hoping to hire.
The standard practice is that the contractor has to sumit a free estimate so that you know exactly the cost of the painting job. He should submit it in writing and the final price for the job has to be negotiatied. Once the final price is agreed, the revised estimate will be the basis for the painting contract. Also, note that the purpose of the estimate is to make you aware of how much will be charged and the details of how the money will be spent.
2. Contractors should give the price break down
When the contractor submits an estimate, ask him to give you a price breakdown. Some painting contractors may be willing to provide you with the breakdown while others may not unless you specifically asked them. Generally, the price breakdown should show what charges are included in the price. For example, charges such as preparation, handling of furniture, taping around windows, fixtures etc.
3. Find out the details of the contractor's crew.
See whether the contractor has adequately experienced people to carryout your painting job. Also, you need to agree with the contractor that he will always employ the same number and the same personnel from the beginnig to the end of your painting work. This way you not only ensure consistency but also make sure that your painting work will go on smoothly without interruption.
4. Insist on a warranty
You must insist on a warranty for the work done but also for the paint. The reason for asking for a warranty is to ensure good workmanship of the painting job. You may use the best paint available, but due to poor workmanship by the painting contractor may need subsequent rectification. As such, make sure to ask for a warranty. Be cautious of the painting contractor that cannot give you a warranty. If you intend to hire such a contractor, you are risking the money that you spend on the painting job.
5. Check whether the contractor will clean-up after completing the job
Make sure the contractor cleans up the area after he completes the job. You should not end-up in a situation which you have to employ some one else to clean-up the mess created be the contractor. Above all, you should be able to see final finish with satisfaction rather than in disgust while cleaning up the paint splatter all over the place.
6. You need to be strict on the timeline
You need to know how long the painting contractor will take to complete the painting from the starting date. A professional and experienced painting contractor will know the exact time duration to complete the painting job. Keep some allowances for painting of confined spaces or areas such as toilets, tubs, and sinks which are difficult to paint compared to open areas such as living rooms. Also make sure that you will be charged for the job rather than on an hourly rate - which can work out to be an expensive way to pay a painting contractor.
7. Needs good business etiquette
Check from the Painting contractor's past clients whether he has good business etiquette or manners. A good contractor will not abandon the customer or not hurriedly vacate the place without cleaning the job afterwards. Also he will ensure final touch-ups so that the final finish comes out as per the customer's expectations. Moreover, the painting contractor should be patient and eager to answer your questions and accommodate your requests.
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