Hiring a Painter
Introduction:
Ask the right questions before hiring a painter. The most costly investment
that most people would be making in their life is
in their home. Maintaining it in good condition is
important to protect your investment. When it comes
to painting your home it is vital to ask the right
questions before hiring a painter. Here are a few
tips on how to ask the right questions before
hiring painters to paint your home.
The initial question is about
the insurance of the painter. If he is not insured,
do not hire him. Insurance helps not only the
painter but also, you in case of any accident or
some other issues. Check out the copies of the
workers compensation as well as the liability
insurance.
The next question involves the
experience of the contractor. Experience always
matters. You should prefer to give the work to
someone who knows what to do, and how to do it. A
professional painter who has been doing the work
for quite some time will prove the good reputation
of his company. It is better to find local painters
since he would be having more incentives in
ensuring that his work satisfies you.
Cheap painters will try to
look for short-cuts and will not be doing the prep
work properly. So, spend more if necessary and make
sure that you are getting the best prep work. Know
exactly when the contractor can start work and how
long will it take to complete the job. If the
contractor is unable to start right away, it might
make you change your mind about hiring him
depending on your urgency. On the other hand, if
the amount of time needed by the contractor to
finish the job is more, it might be a good thing as
the contractor is likely to be doing a more
thorough job.
Know who will be the person
responsible to be doing the job painting your
house. In several companies, the person who brings
the estimations is generally not the person who
does the work. Seek information about the leader of
the crew and employees who would be working in your
home. You certainly do not want a trainee to learn
on the job while working in your home. You are
paying for a professional job so you should not
settle for anything less. The painting estimate for
your home cannot be done over the phone. The
estimator should actually visit your home and
consider all the aspects of the job.
Hire the best painter by
evaluating the answers to the above questions.
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