Sunday, 9 February 2014

Factors To Consider When Looking For Interior House Painters

By Jayne Rutledge


When it comes to hiring painting contractor either to work in your home or office, there are very many important factors you should consider. Naturally, every homeowner will want high quality work that will enhance both the look and value of their property, but there is much more than just these and it all starts with the choice of contractor. Below are tips to help you find the best interior house painters.

For painting, you first consideration should be experience. Ask your potential painter how long he has been in this practice before you let him work on your property. What is more, you should also confirm that he has relevant experience. For instance, someone who is experienced in exterior painting may not be the best choice for you. Look at the length of experience and try to match it with the type of work that you need.

Any contractor worth his salt should also have reference. Unless you are going to be his first client, he should give you at least three references he has worked for. Do not just for the reference for the sake of it; make a point of calling them to find out what they think about the contractor you intend to hire. Only hire a contractor whose past clients were satisfied with the final job. You can also pay a visit to past site for your potential contractor few years after the painting was concluded to see whether it stood the test of time.

When painting contractors start to work in your home, there is the potential for damage to property or injury to one of the tradesmen. Make sure that the contractor you are contemplating to hire has adequate insurance cover to cater for any of these possibilities. Adequate here means that he should have both personal injury cover as well as liability cover. Do not just take his word for it but you should even call the insurance company to verify whether the insurance is genuine.

The next thing is pricing structure. Prices can vary wildly from one painter to the other and there is no uniform pricing for painting projects. Some contractors will charge extremely low fees while others will charge extremely high. It is not however advisable to go with either extreme. Go with painter whose charges are the most competitive.

You must also insist on a written contract. This will provide you with a written record later on in case of discrepancy. Avoid any painter who claims that writing the contract is a waste of time.

You should also go with the contractor who can take the shortest time possible. Even though this will only be an estimate, it gives you a rough idea. Most often, you will have to adjust your home or office life during the painting.

Good work habits and general clean up after the work are the other attributes that interior house painters ought to possess. The painter you settle on should also be ready to warranty his work. This is the only way you can be sure that his services are quality and up to standard. Any painter not willing to provide warranty is obviously not even sure with himself.




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