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Hiring a painting contractor for your project is worth the extra expense, but only if you select the right one. To ensure that your project will come out successful, you just need to do a bit of homework.

 

Check out the following before you commit to a paint contractor:

 

License, Bond and Insurance

 

It's not hard to see that anyone with a paintbrush can start painting walls. Of course, you don't want to settle for someone who is less than a professional, a Painting Contractor Queens NY who stands by his work. When a painter is licensed, bonded and insured, it shows that you are protected as a consumer, and the contractor can be legally held responsible for outcome of your project.

 

Estimates and Recommendations

 

The estimate you receive from a particular Construction Queens NY contractor should be in the same range as the quotes you got from at least two others. If one of them offers a bid that is dramatically cheaper than the others, it's not a good sign. It may signal that shortcuts are going to be taken, or that the contractor is already desperate for projects because of bad customer reviews. In any case, estimates and recommendations should all be submitted in writing. Check if an estimate is a fixed price; if so, know what will be included.

 

Client References

 

Ask your prospects for client references (three would be great), and make sure you call these people. Let them tell you about their experiences with the contractor you're prospecting.

 

Professional Associations

 

Choose a contractor who is a member of local and/or national contractors' associations. This usually proves that the painter a professional is committed to quality work.

 

Work Guarantee

 

The contractor you hire must guarantee his work in writing. Such guarantee must not only cover the work quality itself, but also what particular items will be painted on and the maximum duration of the project.

 

Experience and Professionalism

 

If you encounter a contractor with years of experience under his belt; behaves professionally, including returning your calls or emails promptly; and is mostly busy, then there's a good chance you've found the one you're looking for.

 

Superior Quality Paint and Application

 

Very importantly, the contractor you hire should use good quality paint and painting tools. Your painting project's results will ultimately be defined by these things, and of course, by your painter's skills. As well, make sure that they will apply at least two coats of paint. Don't take anything too lightly granted as you enter into an agreement with a paint contractor. Finally, go through each item on the contract, ensuring that all items are fair to the both parties, before affixing your signature.