Hiring a painting contractor

Your about to hire a painting contractor.  WHAT NOW?

Selecting a the right painting contractor is very important.  You are about to trust, possibly hand over your keys and let a total stranger have access to possibly the most valuable asset you own, Your House.

A list of questions to ask from the potential painting contractor:

• Are you insured and can you provide certificates of insurance?  Have them emailed from the insurance company directly to you. Do Not Accept zeroxed copies of the liability and workman’s compensation certificates.
• Are you going to use sub contractors on my job?  If they are, who are they?
• Have them state the specific brand and type of paint they are using on your home.  A large painting company like Benjamin Moore sells low grade paint all the way up to high quality paint.  Know what they are using.
• Ask for recent projects they completed in your neighborhood or surrounding neighborhoods and contact names to check references.
• What kind of warranty do they offer and will they put it in writing?
• Are they a member of the PDCA? Paint and Decorating Contractors of America.  members of the PDCA have standards and have been around since 1884

These are just a few questions we are always happy to answer for a potential customer.  In today’s world most contractors have a Facebook page and this is also a great way to look at their work and a feel of their company.  You can always check ours out at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ramsden-Painting/106411276097929