Friday, October 15, 2010

Tips to Find a Quality Contractor

Tips from Classic Painting on Finding a Quality Contractor!
The holiday season is just around the corner- is your home prepared? With family visits, parties, and events the holiday season is a great time to showcase your home. In preparation to winterize your home, as well as decorate for holidays many homeowners will be hiring contractors this season. Here are tips to ensure you're hiring a quality contractor. Your home is an investment- a large investment and should be treated as such! We've all heard the horror stories on finding a quality contractor-but how can you be sure? See below for some tips and things to look for to ensure you're hiring a QUALITY CONTRACTOR!
1. Referrals! Referrals are the best way to find a contractor. Ask around-neighbors, friends, and family members all could be great resources when finding the right fit in a contractor. Also check out Goggle, BBB, local hardware stores, or even asking other contractors who they refer will steer you in the right direction.
2. Gather estimates and keep in mind you get what you pay for. Is one contractor significantly lower than the others and why? Is the work clear and outlined in the estimate? Will you be able to contact the contractor before, during, and after the project with questions or concerns?
3. Research your contractor. Make sure they are licensed and insured. Check to see if they've received negative marks with the BBB.
4. Ask questions! Will the work be contracted out? Will the estimator be on site frequently? Who will you contact with questions and concerns? Are you comfortable with the crew?
5. Keep a copy of documentation including your contract, estimate, any additional communication etc.
Remember a quality contractor will be eager to please you and should be willing to communicate with you to ease any concerns you have and make sure the end product meets and exceeds your expectations!


THE HOLIDAYS WILL BE HERE BEFORE WE KNOW IT!!
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  Pre-Holiday Special going on right now for $395.00
  Ideas a Profesionally Trained Painter could do in a day include:
  -Repaint Walls to bring in the holiday spirit
  -Touch Up chipped areas on the baseboard and door frames
  -Repaint your front door for your holiday wreath!
  -Install crown molding on chair rails
  -Repair cracks in drywall
 *For one flat rate you will receive a painter at  your home from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. to work on projects at your discretion.

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