8 Questions to ask your Painter !

Hiring a Local Painting Company? 8 Questions You Need To Ask

By Robert M Woodward

Avoiding drab and mundane ambiances in your home or place of business is easily remedied by changing the color of the exterior or interior. Expect to pay more if hiring a painting company than you would by doing it yourself. But having the professionals do the job can actually save you money in the long run. One way to feel at ease about hiring local painting companies is to know their track record. You'll want to keep these questions in mind when looking for a professional painter and get the answers you want before signing a contract:
1. Do they provide their recommendations and estimates in writing? Is their estimate a fixed price? Be clear before they start their work. Know exactly what you will get for the price you are asked to pay.
2. Are they licensed, bonded, with adequate insurance? Check this information ahead of time to know if painting companies stand behind their work.
3. Are they willing to provide a list of references upon request? You'll need to call those references but you'll also want to go by some of the jobs the company has completed so you can see for yourself the quality of their work.
4. What safety standards and work ethics are adhered to? Make sure the company has clear safety policies for employees while working on your property.
5. What type of prep work is done before applying paint and will it cost extra? As an example, are the costs for pressure washing your exterior walls built into the estimate you were given?
6. What type of paint will they use and do you have selection options? You'll want to ensure they're using a good quality paint so you don't have to have your home repainted within a few years.
7. Are the painters actual employees? Know if the company uses actual employees or day laborers. In many cases, day laborers work without adequate background checks. This might leave you open to thefts, poor paint jobs, or both.
8. Do they conduct pre and post quality inspections before they start or after they finish the job? Do they inspect the completed work with you or will they snatch the check and exit quickly? Is the work guaranteed, if so for how long?
In addition to asking these crucial questions give special attention to the way they respond. One way to know if a painting company will be prompt in starting and completing work on time is the way they handle your initial contact. When you contact them and ask your questions are they prompt about getting back to you and do they answer the questions you're asking. When a contractor is open to addressing your questions it is a good indication that they practice professionalism and good customer service.
This is a posting of an Article written by Mr. Robert Woodward.  It is an excellent article worthy of consideration.  Though I write many articles on the subject of painting and decorating, I could not write this article any better. 
We at Ken Rader Interiors L.L.C. meet or exceed the required information asked for in this article.  We are the painters, estimators, designers, consultants.  We are prompt, insured, licensed and guarantee our work.  Servicing Northwest Arkansas since 1987.
As Always “Happy Painting”
Ken Rader Interiors L.L.C.