2. Home Improvement
It is important that you choose a painting services provider properly because hiring one requires
a good deal of money and if the paint job is poor, you'll have to live with that for many years or
pay much more to have it rectified. Although most of painting companies are reliable, there are
also fly-by-night companies. To keep yourself from becoming a victim, be wary of the following
warning signs. A few of these signs, even though not essentially fraudulent in nature, still point
to potential issues so you have to exercise caution when you encounter them.
No legitimate place of business
Some painting specialists have no formal training, and operate out of their trucks or residences.
While some of them can deliver good quality work, there's no assurance that they will still be in
business long after you used their services. If you want the assurance of quality and longevity,
choose a contractor that has a place of business and one that has been in operation for a number
of years. A reliable company would have their business number in the local phone directory.
Remember though that some bogus contractors get local cellular phone plans to seem as if they
were a local business. Some research will show that they have no permanent, physical business
address.
Solicit door-to-door
Be suspicious of itinerant painting contractors which offer to paint your house or room for a
cheaper price saying they just happened to be in the community for a prior job. Reputable
contractors rarely, if ever sell their professional services door-to-door. Watch out for itinerant
painting contractors that drive unmarked vans or have out of state license plates.
3. Home Improvement
Does not show proof of compliance to local requirements
Licensing, bonding and insurance specifications differ from one location to another, so determine
what are mandated in your area. If they are expected but the contractor does not have such
credentials, go with a different company. But even in places where they aren't legally mandated,
it is advisable to use a contractor that is properly bonded and has liability and workers
compensation insurance coverage.
Force you to decide immediately
Reliable painting contractors give a comprehensive and written
estimate after looking at your property. This estimate must be valid
for a specific length of time, which can be a couple of days to a week
or so. If the painter is pressuring you to make a quick decision,
choose another contractor.
Deals that seem too good to be true
If the quoted price seems so cheap, it's likely that the quality of the work will be compromised.
There is also that probability of you spending for hidden fees once the project has ended.
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