Detailed written proposal
Quality Contractor Checklist
What you need to know before hiring a painting contractor to work on YOUR property.
Important Questions to ask each contractor 1. Are you insured? If so, request a Certificate of Insurance. 2. How long have you been in business? 3. What materials do you use? Do you follow manufacturer’s specifications? 4. Can you explain, step-by-step, how you will perform the work? 5. Do you provide detailed, written estimates? Use the checklist below when you are interviewing contractors:
Methods Manufacturer’s specifications followed
Industry standards followed
Pre-job inspection by crew supervisor
Each job measured for accurate pricing
Free exterior paint maintenance program
Extensive customer education
The Company
More than 20 years in business
Member of the Better Business Bureau
On Time Guarantee
Low price Guarantee
Minimum $1 million liability insurance policy
Accepts credit cards
Materials
100% Acrylic paints used on exteriors
45–year or better caulks used on exteriors
Low VOC products available for interiors
Specialty coatings, such as elastomerics
Hardi and PVC used when practical
Pittsburgh Paints and Sherwin Williams
Trust and Confidence
Extensive list of references
Product Certifications
Answers questions and explains processes
Responds promptly to phone calls
Trade association memberships
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How did they do? Do you feel confident leaving your largest
investment in their hands?
18 years with the same phone number
Free quarterly newsletter
Common mistakes when hiring a painting contractor:
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#4 Not obtaining a written proposal. A detailed, written proposal will help eliminate misunder-standings and tell you exactly what is included. Know what you are paying for.
#5 Not checking references. A reputable contractor will be able to provide a long list of past customers. Talk to the references and drive by a few jobs to see what kind of work the contractor performs.
#6 Hiring uninsured contractors. An uninsured contractor takes a tremendous risk. He is fi-nancially and morally liable if he damages your property. If he can’t pay for the damage, you will.
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We adhere to the
Quality Contractor Checklist
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#1 Hiring on price alone. Legitimate contractors have business costs that many con-tractors do not regard as important— such as insurance, training, membership in trade associations, and more.
#2 Paint is paint. Today’s paints are complex chemical formulations. Recom-mending the best product for your particular situation will help provide a more durable job.
#3 Relying on painting experience alone. More than 90% of the contractors in business today will go out of business within 5 years. A contractor who is not in business cannot service warranty issues.