Choosing the Right Painter in Chicago, Illinois
There are literally hundreds of licensed and bonded commercial painting companies in the greater Chicago, Illinois area advertising in newspapers, bill boards, radio and the internet for their services. The dilemma for the average consumer is who to hire for a particular painting project be it residential or commercial, interior or exterior or both.
What the consumer should look for in hiring the right painter
The informed property owner in deciding upon the right painter for his or her project should do research on at least six (6) or seven (7) local paint companies on the locality where the project is to be painted. The easiest way is through online research. The research should include the following:
1. The length of time a particular painting company has been in operation;
2. Whether the painting company paints residential or commercial properties (interior and exterior);
3. Whether the painting company is insured and/or bonded;
4. Before and after photographs of projects that the painting company has done;
5. Whether the painting company has a website and provides a free initial consultation and estimates;
6. Whether the painting company will provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of satisfied past customers for contact as a possible referral;
7. The number of projects completed in the past five (5) years and their location for a possible drive by for the interested consumer.
Once the above items are accomplished, the homeowner should interview a representative of three (3) to four (4) of the local paint companies. Based upon the interview, the homeowner should request a meeting at the property desired to be painted so that further discussions and concerns for the project can be addressed and a written cost estimate for the project as well as time line for project completion provided. Once done, the property owner can decide on which painting company should provide a proposed written contract for the project and from the proposals a final candidate for the job is selected.
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