Looking to freshen up your homes interior with a paint job? You've come to the right place. When shopping for a contractor there are many things to take into consideration. What are the advantages and disadvantages to different companies, what's your time frame, what's your budget are just a few. Your home deserves a top quality paint job for a number of reasons. Many homeowners, myself included, take pride in their homes appearance. A paint job will enhance it, protect it and add to it's value if done correctly. When you start calling for estimates here are some tips.
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Hiring a contractor is perhaps the most important decision you can make in any home improvement project. As a consumer, we recommend that you verify information and evaluate the professional for yourself.
Check Credentials When you make contact with contractors you're interested in hiring, ask them these questions:
- How long have you been in business?
- Do you subcontract your work or perform it yourself?
- Do you have the proper/required licenses?
- Do you have insurance?
Review Guarantees and Warranties
Make sure you obtain guarantees and warranties for contractor work in writing, including:
- The types of problems covered, and how they will be handled.
- Specifics on what is covered by your bill (such as workmanship and materials.)
Check References
- Be sure to get at least three references from past customers.
- Visit references to evaluate work in person, and to see how well it has held up over time.
Additional Questions
When you speak with potential contractors for your project, be sure to ask them who will perform the work—the contractor themselves, their employees, Also pay attention to the following signs and behaviors, which will help guide you in selecting the right contractor for your project:
- Does the contractor project a sense of professionalism and experience?
- Is the contractor courteous and business-like?
- Is the contractor busy? (Good ones usually are.)
- Does the contractor return phone calls and provide estimates in a timely manner?
- Is the contractor on time for appointments?
- Do you have a good rapport with the contractor?
- Does the contractor seem interested in working with you?
Know What You Want
The more specific you are about your project and your needs with a contractor, the more precise your contractor's estimate will be.
It is a good idea to walk through the space to be painted with each potential contractor and to discuss your needs as well as any aspects of your project that could affect the price.
Residential structures, such as homes, apartments, and condominiums, face different challenges than commercial structures. In addition, consumers have different needs for the paint on their walls, such as how washable it is, mildew protection, color fade resistance, etc.
Many products perform better with more than one coat or with a primer, so be sure that your contractor provides an estimate that includes these factors.
Get at Least Three Estimates
When you receive contractor estimates, they should fall roughly within the same price range. If estimates are widely different from one another, be wary of contractors who bid too high or too low. Ask about what is not being done, and where corners are being cut.
Review Your Contract Take time to review your contract for work, and to ask questions about any details for which you need clarification. Be sure to ask about:
- The specifics on what is to be painted (walls, trim, ceilings, etc.)
- Details on preparation and clean-up.
- Paint and primer brands and colors that will be used.
- How many coats of paint will be applied.
- How your contractor will protect furniture, floors and other items in your home.
- How much time the project will take from start to end.
- When and how the contractor will be paid.
Donigan Painting
Syracuse NY 13208
315-313-3254
doniganpaintingco@gmail.com
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