Finding a reputable painting contractor is an important decision because it affects your most valuable possession - Your home. Otto Salles, owner/proprietor of Creative Home Design advises homeowners to consider the following, when determining which painter to utilize:
:: Talk with several contractors and get quotes from each.
:: Ask about insurance and bonding.
:: Determine what will be done for each type of area (any wood trim, stucco, aluminum
siding, walls of each room, etc.) for:
Surface preparation
Priming;
Finish coat: Type of paint and brand, where the brand fits into the manufacturer's
line (premium, first, second, economy, contractor's grade, etc.), and how many coats?
:: For exterior work, what will be done to protect plantings? For interior work, what will be
done in regards to moving and/or protecting furniture?
:: When will the work be started? Finished? How many painters will be working on the job?
:: What will the remedy be if the job is not completed on time?
:: What is the warranty on the work? What is the length of time?
:: Get names of previous customers from each contractor as references, and contact them
to get their recommendation.
:: Note whether the contractor was courteous and business-like, punctual with
appointments or in returning phone calls, quality-oriented, experienced, and generally
interested in doing business with you.
Once you have all of this information on each contractor and their asking price, you can use it to make an informed decision on which one to choose for your job.
Call Otto today for an appointment for a free estimate and be sure to ask about their Winter Value Painting Specials.
Otto Salles of Creative Home Design can be reached at 732-763-8141
Serving Rumson, Little Silver, Fair Haven, Shrewsbury, Atlantic Highlands, Sea Bright, Oceanport, West Branch, Red Bank, Colts Neck, Holmdel, Middletown, Lincroft, Marlboro, Freehold, Wall, Belmar, Spring Lake, Sea Girt, Jackson, Howell, and Sea Girt
