Consider these 4 Factors before You hire a Painting Contractor

Choosing a painting contractor involves more than just comparing price quotes. First and foremost, all painting contractors in the Greater Boston and MetroWest areas should be licensed with the state of Massachusetts (you can search the Massachusetts Contractor’s Registry to verify this). Everyone must have a contractor’s license number and are required to display this number on their vehicles by law. Additionally, they must provide that number to any customer that requests them to do so.

 

In addition to a painting contractor’s credentials, it’s important to review and verify these 4 factors prior to hiring them:

 

Liability insurance coverage and Worker’s Compensation Insurance coverage – when it comes to hiring a painting contractor, having liability and worker’s compensation coverage is critical. This protects the homeowner from any accident-related lawsuits that could happen in their home or on their property while the painters are working.

 

Portfolio, references, and reputation – although checking a contractor’s references is an obvious element of the hiring process, it’s just as important to review their portfolio and reputation. Don’t be afraid to ask them for references of local area projects that you can drive to and check out for yourself. This will give you a better idea about their level of craftsmanship than what a picture in a portfolio can. Furthermore, consider reading several online reviews so you know what past customers have said about them.

 

Safety certifications and training – has the company owner and all employees been Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and lead-safe certified and trained? Be sure to verify that they have all the proper, updated safety certifications. Any Massachusetts contractor and his or her employees that work on older homes (pre-1978) must have been lead-safe trained and certified.

 

Skills and values – visit each contractor’s website to see if there is information about how their employees have been verified and vetted. This would include background checks, drug screenings, legal status (verification for employment in the US). Do they highlight specific company information such as a commitment to quality and ensuring that all employees are experienced, knowledgeable, professional, and properly trained?

 

While this may seem like a tedious process, it’s your only way to ensure that you’re hiring the right painting contractor for your project. Though it helps to shop and compare the prices and services, but we are considered to be one of the best services in the city. As a locally owned and operated painting company, we are committed to providing a superior level of service and exceeding the customer’s expectations. To learn more, call Right Track Painting & Sealcoating at (617) 480-9831 today or send a message to Info@righttrackserv.com.