You can use the following tips so as to hire the best professional for your house painting in Richmond project:
Ask Around
Of course, the ideal way to identify a quality painter is to get recommendations and referrals from family members, friends, neighbors, and trusted acquaintances that have had good knowledge and experiences with painting services in the Richmond area.
Get estimates from a minimum of three contractors
Okay, when you get contractor estimates, make sure they fall roughly within a particular price range. Provided the estimates vary largely from one another, then find out what is not actually being done or rather where the corners are being cut.
Make sure you interview each candidate
Ask the potential painting contractors the following questions:
• What is your experience in the field?
• Do you possess the required licenses?
• Do you have both insurance and bonding?
• Can you offer references?
• Have you become a member of relevant local or national painting contractors’ associations?
• What tools and products do you employ?
• Do you perform the work yourself or you subcontract your work?
• Do you provide written guarantee statements of your work?
Be particular about the project
It is always a good idea that you walk your potential contractor in and around the areas to be painted at the same time discussing your requirements and expectations, and specifically any elements of the project which could possibly affect the price. And, be very specific about the surfaces you need to be painted and the colors and finishes you want to be used.
Remember to pay attention to the painter’s behavior
When you meet a contractor, ensure you pay attention to several signs and behaviors including:
• Is the contractor busy? (Well, good ones generally are.)
• Does the painting contractor exhibit a sense of experience and professionalism?
• Is the contractor friendly, courteous & business-like?
• Does the contractor normally return phone calls & offer estimates in a prompt manner?
• Does the contractor arrive on time for appointments?
Don’t forget to check references
Make sure you get a minimum of three references from their past customers and talk to them directly. And, if possible, try to visit the references in order to evaluate the work of the painter in person to see how it has held up with passing time.
Review the Contract
Well, once you have settled on specific painting services in Richmond, don’t hesitate to request a written contract and make sure you review it carefully. Be sure you check the following:
• What is being painted
• Paint colors for every area
• Details on cleanup and preparation
• How the painting contractor will safeguard patios, plants, furniture and other valuables
• Total time taken
• How and when the contractor needs to be paid