Finding a Reputable Orlando, FL Commercial Painter

Finding a Reputable Orlando Commercial Painter

When it comes to finding an Orlando commercial painter for your business, there’s a lot to think about. You’re going to be hiring someone to come into your commercial space and have them work with or around your business. You want to find a company that is trustworthy, hardworking and reputable. You’re going to want to find a commercial painting company that knows what it’s doing, that will be able to do quality work and will see your job to completion. Overall you’re going to want to know that it’s a company you can trust.

However, this can sound like it’s easier said than done. There are a lot of painters out there in just the Orlando area alone. You might wonder how you’ll be able to find someone to meet all of your needs when there’s the possibility of hiring someone who isn’t going to do your job right. Then you’re wasting time and money. And as in most cases, the scammers out there look just like the real deal. How do you know what you’re getting in to?

In reality, if you follow a few simple guidelines, ask the right questions and follow up on the right information, you’re sure to end up with an Orlando commercial painting company that will give you a proper quality job and do both you and your commercial work space right. Read down below to figure out exactly how to do that.

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Reputation. Typically when you’re getting in to something you know nothing about you’ll ask for recommendations. Whether those come from a friend, a family member or a colleague, they’re still valid recommendations. So be sure to ask around when you’re trying to find a commercial painter. If they’ve been heard of in a way that promotes their business, they must be doing something right. If you can’t get vocal input, look through the paper or other forms of advertisement, then head to the internet. There are many sites with reliable company information as well as customer testimonials that can tell you a lot about a company.

Age. This may seem like an unimportant step, but it’s an easy way to weed out those who might not be equipped for your job. Try to hire a company that’s been in business for at least two years. This way they will have spent time building their business, forming their reputation within the community and gaining experience as painters. To maintain that image and keep growing positively, you can be assured they’ll give you a job to be proud of. Also if they’ve been around for a while it significantly lowers the chance that they aren’t serious about commercial paintingand will disappear before your job is finished with your money held tightly in their hands.

Credentials. Once you’ve narrowed down the places that you’re looking at, start in on their credentials. They’ll probably provide you with a list of references if you ask, but if they don’t you should again head to the internet. Don’t just look at the references, follow up on them. Go see the work or call them up and ask questions that require more than just a simple “yeah, they did a good job.” Get the details here.

The next step in to check them out with places like the Better Business Bureau.

Their team. Before you officially hire anyone for the job, look at their team. Are they employed by the commercial painting contractor or are they subcontractors just hired by the people you want to hire? The difference here is if they are employed, the workers’ compensation and liability insurance of the company should cover them. Also those they work with should be able to vouch for their work. If they’re subcontractors, they should have insurance of their own. Either way, make sure everyone is insured before you do any hiring; ask for a proof of insurance for both the business and the workers.

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Licensing. Licensing is one of the most important things here. If the people you’re looking at are not licensed, then don’t hire them. It’s that simple. Look first of all for an established business with a permanent address and phone number and then ask if they have a state-issued license. Check for certification. Then you want to make sure that they have general liability insurance and workers’ compensation insurance. A reputable contractor will have all of these things and the documentation to prove it. They want to keep them and their business safe, as well as you and yours. Again, if they don’t have these things, don’t hire them.

Process. Always, always ask your potential hires about their process. First of all, this gives you the opportunity to be sure that they know what they’re talking about. Second of all, it helps you make sure from the beginning that you’ll be on the same page for the duration of the project. Ask them about their preparation process and what kind of materials and techniques they suggest. Ask them more in depth questions like if the project will be supervised or if they need any permits for the job and how long it will take to get them? Make sure you ask them how they’ll keep you updated throughout the course of the project.

Estimate. Get an estimate from three or more commercial painting companies. Remember that the goal here is not to get the lowest price. Tell everybody the same thing to help get accurate estimates and then compare. Most prices will be similar for the same work although some businesses will lower their price to have the competitive edge. Be wary of prices that are too low because it can mean you won’t get a quality job or that they’re cutting corners to get the job. Ask them why their estimate is how it is and look for a transparent explanation. Remember that you get what you pay for.

Guarantee. Not all companies do this, but it doesn’t hurt to check. Ask if the contractor offers any guarantees or warranties. Some paint manufacturers offer them on their products and so do some commercial painters on their application and preparation process. It’s a way that the contractors show they are proud to stand by their finished efforts and that they’re confident in their abilities. If they do offer one, be sure to get it in writing.

If you follow these steps you’re bound to get a job that you’ll love from an Orlando commercial painting company that you can trust. Just remember your don’ts; don’t go for the lowest price, don’t hire the unlicensed and those without insurance and don’t deal with those who can’t give you previous examples of their work. Get everything in writing, get clear, concise answers to every question you ask and ultimately trust your gut.

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