
Questions For Your Painting Contractor
If your are looking to hire Calgary Painters for a commercial or industrial painting project we suggest asking a few questions up front to make sure you hire a company that is up to the task.
Let’s face it, there is a little more involved when the size of the project scales up and to make sure you bring on a team with the right experience to finish the project we have put together a few questions to make sure you are hiring professionals.
Does the Company Have Trained Staff?
When painting your business, there will be several people coming and going from your building. Hiring a painting company that you can trust becomes highly important. Check if the company you use does criminal background checks on their employees and who does the background checks.
You are also going to want ask your contractor if they are utilizing subcontractors. If they are just going to sub out the work, are they really responsible for the safety and quality of the work? Moreover, does the commercial paint contractor give its employees ongoing training to keep them updated with the new trends and techniques?
The main point here, the company you hire, is going to be a part of your work life for the duration of the project and literally an extension of your business. Trust, appearance and friendliness is important to your business, your staff and customers.
Is the Painting Service Licensed With The City of Calgary?
You can find painting contractors with specific licenses for commercial or only residential use. Others have one to do small jobs and nothing big. If the contractor has a proper permit for the job and property scope, they are worth using.
Does the Contractor have Proper Insurance For Your Project?
Of course you should have your own insurance for protection of your property but the painting company has a responsibility to provide insurance as well. Avoid painting contractors if they do not offer comprehensive business liability. It is also worthwhile to verify their worker’s compensation to ensure they protect their employees when working at your business or home.
Ask For References?
Larger scale commercial painting projects require a different level of experience than most residential or smaller projects. Talk to past clients to know what you’re getting into. Online reviews are a good place to start but If the painter is proud of their work, they will be more than happy to share the information. We suggest making calls to their references to ask about quality, reliability and if there were any follow up troubles.
What is The Warranty?
With a licensed commercial painting service in Calgary, you should expect thoroughly prepped jobs with high quality materials, not a service that is looking to cut corners. Ask if they will provide you with a warranty for at least one to three years. Make sure the guarantee covers material defects and labor and get it in writing.
Do They Specify The Materials & Technique?
When getting quotes ask the contractor to specify in writing what material and techniques they will be using. This way you make sure you are comparing apples to apples with competing estimates but you will also get an idea of how the different companies are expecting to tackle the project. Su-par equipment (ladders where man-lifts should be used) and poor material recommendations are clues the job may not turn out the way you expect or may take far too long to complete.
Choose a Reliable Commercial Painting Service Today
Earl’s Paintworks in Calgary is experienced, trained and well suited for large scale commercial painting, give us a call to discuss your project today!
