Advice For Choosing a House Painting Company
Remember the term “customer service?” When did it leave our national lexicon? Our parents understood what the phrase suggested and often delivered. They expected it. Why shouldn’t house painting companies have this valued attribute? They should.
You’ve done the research. You’re fairly sure of what you want, though not entirely certain of what you need. You have an idea of budget based on conversations with friends and neighbors. You’ve checked out a few companies and selected those you think might be worth going forward with.
The next step is to get several bids on the job. My advice is to do it in person. No matter how professional the contractor, until he sees the situation, an estimate is a just a guess. Telephone the house painting company. Are they efficient, courteous? Is the person to whom you initially speak knowledgeable? Is the appointment scheduled convenient to you?
The representative from the house painting company will come to your home. Is he articulate and friendly? Does he make suggestions? Is the meeting without pressure? Do safety issues arise? It honestly doesn’t matter whether or not he pets the dog.
Ask for a proposal, not just a number. Add anything about which you’re concerned. A contractor who bristles at this should be passed over. Willingness to be flexible says a great deal. Have a checklist in hand.
Home painting companies should be bonded and insured, but also respectful and discreet. Noise should be kept to a minimum. A site supervisor should be on premises to keep things in line. Schedules should be adhered to barring acts of God. Clean up should occur at the end of each day. Has all this been stipulated?
Where heavy lifting is indicated, is it volunteered? Does the phrase “of course” come up more than once in the conversation? Is the contractor, or at least a live person reachable, or are you relegated to a machine?
Before a house painting company can do a good job, you have to believe like they’re going to do a good job. Though leaving on vacation is not suggested unless you really know with whom you’re dealing (it’s possible,) life should go on with as little fuss as possible. Then when he pets the dog, you’re secure.
You’ve done the research. You’re fairly sure of what you want, though not entirely certain of what you need. You have an idea of budget based on conversations with friends and neighbors. You’ve checked out a few companies and selected those you think might be worth going forward with.
The next step is to get several bids on the job. My advice is to do it in person. No matter how professional the contractor, until he sees the situation, an estimate is a just a guess. Telephone the house painting company. Are they efficient, courteous? Is the person to whom you initially speak knowledgeable? Is the appointment scheduled convenient to you?
The representative from the house painting company will come to your home. Is he articulate and friendly? Does he make suggestions? Is the meeting without pressure? Do safety issues arise? It honestly doesn’t matter whether or not he pets the dog.
Ask for a proposal, not just a number. Add anything about which you’re concerned. A contractor who bristles at this should be passed over. Willingness to be flexible says a great deal. Have a checklist in hand.
Home painting companies should be bonded and insured, but also respectful and discreet. Noise should be kept to a minimum. A site supervisor should be on premises to keep things in line. Schedules should be adhered to barring acts of God. Clean up should occur at the end of each day. Has all this been stipulated?
Where heavy lifting is indicated, is it volunteered? Does the phrase “of course” come up more than once in the conversation? Is the contractor, or at least a live person reachable, or are you relegated to a machine?
Before a house painting company can do a good job, you have to believe like they’re going to do a good job.
Visit www.PrecisionPaintingPlus.net today.
Processing your request, Please wait....
