How to Find a Good Painting Contractor


If you are thinking of repainting your
home, there are certain things that you
should    consider. Far       too   many
homeowners rush into the first or
cheapest bid, looking to get the job done
quickly, without taking the time to
consider which contractor is going to do
the best job and provide the best level of
service.

Rather than looking for the cheapest
contractor or hiring the first contractor
that you come across, it is important to
start by asking the right questions.
Spending a little more time during the decision-making process will immediately help
you to eliminate bad contractors.

Here are some of the questions that you need to ask to find the contractor that will suit
all your needs:

      Ask about a contractor’s business history – Sometimes it is possible to fix a
      bad paint job, but not every time, and it always costs lots. Why take the risk,
      when it is so easy to learn about a company’s business history? Is it a well-
      established company? Are the people working on the project fully insured? What
      references or testimonials can the company provide from previous clients? These
      might all seem obvious questions, but it’s amazing how infrequentl y they are
      asked.

      Ask them if there are providing a written contract – Yes, contracts can seem
      scary and are full of less than intelligible legalize. However, through
      forgetfulness, mistakes, or misunderstandings, problems can occur. The contract
      is designed to set things straight. Regardless of the size of project, big or small,
      always make sure that the contractor provides a formal, written contract that
      contains full details of the project, responsibilities of each party, and remedies for
      any problems.

      Ask about the payments – If your contractor demands full advance payment for
      your painting project, it is time to look for another somebody else. While it is
      understandable that a contractor may want a deposit to help cover material
      costs, most contractors will stage payments through the project. Most reputable
contractors will have also provided a detailed price estimate, so you already
      know the breakdown of materials and labor.

      Ask your inner voice – Okay, we’re not talking about anything spooky here, but
      do go with your feelings when choosing between different contractors. You have
      hopefully made sure that the person providing the estimate is also the person
      that will carry out the work, or at least supervise the work. Having confirmed this,
      it’s important that you can get along with your contractor. If you have any uneasy
      feelings during the estimation process, then go with your gut, and hire somebody
      different.

The tips mentioned above will help you to get the best contractor that can to help you
with your house painting project. Always make sure you protect yourself from the
nightmare of choosing a bad contractor by taking following these guidelines.

Streamline Painting of Denver is a professional painting contractor owned by local
resident Roger Nickell. Roger Nickell offers over 24 years of experience in the painting
field having performed every job within the field, estimation, sales and project
management.

How to find a good painting contractor

  • 1.
    How to Finda Good Painting Contractor If you are thinking of repainting your home, there are certain things that you should consider. Far too many homeowners rush into the first or cheapest bid, looking to get the job done quickly, without taking the time to consider which contractor is going to do the best job and provide the best level of service. Rather than looking for the cheapest contractor or hiring the first contractor that you come across, it is important to start by asking the right questions. Spending a little more time during the decision-making process will immediately help you to eliminate bad contractors. Here are some of the questions that you need to ask to find the contractor that will suit all your needs: Ask about a contractor’s business history – Sometimes it is possible to fix a bad paint job, but not every time, and it always costs lots. Why take the risk, when it is so easy to learn about a company’s business history? Is it a well- established company? Are the people working on the project fully insured? What references or testimonials can the company provide from previous clients? These might all seem obvious questions, but it’s amazing how infrequentl y they are asked. Ask them if there are providing a written contract – Yes, contracts can seem scary and are full of less than intelligible legalize. However, through forgetfulness, mistakes, or misunderstandings, problems can occur. The contract is designed to set things straight. Regardless of the size of project, big or small, always make sure that the contractor provides a formal, written contract that contains full details of the project, responsibilities of each party, and remedies for any problems. Ask about the payments – If your contractor demands full advance payment for your painting project, it is time to look for another somebody else. While it is understandable that a contractor may want a deposit to help cover material costs, most contractors will stage payments through the project. Most reputable
  • 2.
    contractors will havealso provided a detailed price estimate, so you already know the breakdown of materials and labor. Ask your inner voice – Okay, we’re not talking about anything spooky here, but do go with your feelings when choosing between different contractors. You have hopefully made sure that the person providing the estimate is also the person that will carry out the work, or at least supervise the work. Having confirmed this, it’s important that you can get along with your contractor. If you have any uneasy feelings during the estimation process, then go with your gut, and hire somebody different. The tips mentioned above will help you to get the best contractor that can to help you with your house painting project. Always make sure you protect yourself from the nightmare of choosing a bad contractor by taking following these guidelines. Streamline Painting of Denver is a professional painting contractor owned by local resident Roger Nickell. Roger Nickell offers over 24 years of experience in the painting field having performed every job within the field, estimation, sales and project management.