By Clyde Johson


For regular work on ongoing projects, you need to find someone skilled and dependable who can promise long-term availability. There are some intelligent ways to go about finding the kind of interior and exterior painting contractor who can commit to an extended timeline. Here are some things to keep in mind as you start looking.

Jobs for interior and exterior painting contractors have been a little scarce lately due to the weakened economy so a lot of contractors are hungry for your business. Make sure the contractor you choose is still in their business full-time and not employed somewhere else with a 9-5 job.

You will need to do your research in order to know exactly how much your project will cost. You should set a maximum budget based on your research for the materials and pay a set salary for the interior and exterior painting contractor and not a hourly rate in order to prevent abuse.

Your friends and family are great references to use when looking for an interior and exterior painting contractor. They will be able to provide you their personal experiences with a contractor that they have used. Make sure to ask them all sorts of questions including how professional the contractor was and their prices in order to determine the right contractor.

Make it known to your interior and exterior painting contractor that you expect him to keep every bill and receipt, and to give you quality copies of every single one. This is to ensure that you know exactly what is happening throughout your projects phases, and if any legal issue arise pertaining to the payments of your project, you'll be protected.

In most areas an interior and exterior painting contractor must legally provide a Notice to Customer, disclosure statement, before work begins. A contractor that does not follow the letter of the law, even for little things, may be one to pass on. Without being threatening, make contractors aware that you know the laws and expect them to be followed.

Always find out what a potential interior and exterior painting contractor's references have to say about them. Check to see if the contractor is spoken highly of and what kind of feedback they have whether good or bad. This will help you decide if you want to pursuit business with the contractor.

Know your responsibilities as a client and your interior and exterior painting contractor's responsibility as manager of the work site. If extra tasks come up that weren't specified in the contract, such as furniture moving and fence removal, you will be responsible for accomplishing these tasks. A contractor may be willing to do it for an added fee, but if wasn't laid out in the contract, they are under no obligation to do so.

Ask your interior and exterior painting contractor about their financial situation. Be blunt and open with your contractor. Knowing that they have a good financial history really speaks to their ability to handle your job properly.




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