Choosing the Right Professional Painter

Aspen Painting is a professional painting company in an often unprofessional business. We at Aspen Painting know that your home is your most important investment. Who you select to work in and around your home is a very big decision, even though you might not think it is.

The painter you select for this project will be in and around your home, for days and maybe weeks. They may have access to the interior of your home and as a result, access to your personal belongings. Most importantly, they will be in close contact with you, your family, friends, and neighbours. For all of these reasons, it makes sense to gather as much information as possible about any potential contractor you will use.

Many Homeowners Are Far Too Trusting in Who They Select for a Painter and Set Themselves Up for Disappointment or Worse Because They Do Not Thoroughly Research Painting Contractors. It is not enough to simply take a painter's word that they will do a good job. I would like to encourage you to get proof that backs up their qualifications for working on your project – this is time well spent.

While no process is perfect, and painters can “fudge” on their qualifications, some process for selecting a contractor is better than no process at all.

Here are some helpful information and questions you should ask prospective contractors in order to protect yourself from the non-professional or unqualified contractor before you accept a proposal from any painting contractor, even those recommended by a friend or family member.

Did the contractor appear professional, knowledgeable, clean and neat?

Do they conduct Background Checks of their workers?

As mentioned earlier, the painter you select for your project will be in and around your home, for days and maybe weeks. They may have access to the interior of your home and as a result, access to your personal belongings. Hiring a painting contractor who does background checks on their employees can give you some peace of mind that the workers in and around your home are honest and ethical.

Can they provide testimonials and good, up to date references?

Who will be doing the work?

Do they carry adequate insurance?

Are they a member of their trade association and are they a licensed Home Improvement Contractor?

Do they provide a detailed proposal?

Be sure to get a written contract outlining in detail the labor and materials to be furnished. When comparing bids be sure they are based on the same materials, specifications and workmanship. Obviously, you want to compare the number of coats and grade of materials, but particularly you should look for details of surface preparation such as: sanding, caulking, filling nail holes, cleaning, priming, etc.

Do they guarantee and warranty their work?

Investing in a painting project with Aspen Painting means that you will enjoy beautiful, protective finishes that will far outlast inferior ones.

In the words of Benjamin Franklin …”The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”
Do business with a professional because all painting contractors are NOT equal!