Thursday, September 11, 2014

Selecting 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.

Locating prospective service providers is perhaps the first thing you will do. This can be achieved in a number of approaches, which include searching online and asking for word of mouth referrals. If you know of building owners and managers who have successfully painted their buildings, ask them to recommend the company they used. Follow up on some of these references and then settle on those that demonstrate ability of successfully handling your project.

After receiving a number of prospective companies, ensure you evaluate their suitability for your project. Consider asking for references of past clients from the located companies. Follow up on some of these references so as to know what to expect if you are to settle for that specific service provider. If possible, personally visit some of these buildings to see the quality of painting done.

One of the first things to check is if that company or individual is registered and licensed to operate such a business in your state. Licensing is a statutory requirement and also serves as a proof that you are dealing with someone who is capable of providing services of your interest. Ask them to provide you with a copy of their valid licensing certificate as a commercial painting contractor and or registration.

Bonding and insurance covered services are also very important. Bonding means that there is money set aside to pay you almost immediately should there be a damage to property. Ensure the company you choose has suitable worker compensation and general liability insurance covers which are in line with the scope of your project.

Time taken to complete the work should be of vast importance. Ask if the crew will arrive on time and finish the job according to the stated period. When painting a business establishment, it is critical if operations are affected by the project. Your first clue about promptness and timeliness of the considered service provider is in the courtesy and speed they show in returning your calls and answering your questions.

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 painting contractor, make sure you make an informed choice. The type of service provider will determine the quality of work done and whether or not there will be need for a repeat job. Check factors such as cost of services, licensing, insurance and bonding, reputation in the industry and period of project completion.




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