Thursday, September 11, 2014

How To Choose The Right Contractor For Commercial Painting Toronto

By Jody Leach


Anyone can pick a paint brush and call themselves a painter. There are many people in the market calling themselves painters, but are not licensed or qualified to perform good quality jobs. It is hence very important to make sure you settle for the right individual or company, to ensure you get a well painted project. When searching for companies specializing in commercial painting Toronto building owners and managers should observe the following factors first.

Begin by first locating prospective painting companies. This task can be achieved in a number of ways, including asking for word of mouth referrals and searching in online databases. Ask other business owners and managers in your locality, especially those who have successfully painted their buildings, to recommend service providers they use. Let them give reasons why they think the company they are recommending will be suitable for your needs.

Among the first things you need to check if the company is licensed in your state. Licensing means that a company has fulfilled certain requirements to provide the services in question. A valid licensing certificate can also help you to know the reputation of a specific company and if there are any unresolved complaints by past clients.

Checking the experience levels will help you to know if the company being considered has what it takes to handle your project. Check how many years they have been in the industry and how many similar projects they have handled. Be sure that the company is familiar with all kinds of building materials: wood siding, aluminum, brick, stuck. Each of these material requires a different type of paint and preparation method, something that only an experienced painter van know.

Many companies bid for jobs, even when they do not have the capacity to do them and later sub contract them. Sometimes, these sub-contractors, who are people doing the actual jobs, might be inexperienced. This will eventually result to a poorly handled project. Ensure that if subcontractors are to be used, they are licensed, bonded, experienced and reputable in the industry.

Insurance and bonding are other critical elements when painting in a commercial environment. A suitable insurance cover will protect you and your home from any potential damages or injuries. Ask the prospective service provider to provide you with a copy of their general liability and worker compensation insurance policy certificates. Check if the cover provided is suitable for your needs.

Cost of services vary from company to company. Comparing estimates and detailed quotes from at least three companies will help you to determine who not only charges reasonably, but also provides excellent services. A reputable company will consider checking the scope of your project before issuing a detailed quote.

When selecting a painter for your commercial establishment, it is important that you make an informed decision. A very important factor is the assurance that the job will be done with high quality such that it will last for a long time. You should thus ensure to check how long the services provider has worked with similar buildings, his or her reputation in the industry and cost of services.




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