Friday, September 12, 2014

By Jody Leach


A fresh coat of paint can entirely change how a building looks. For a commercial building, its appearance is of vast importance, since it can influence the decisions of potential clients. It is hence very important that you get everything right when adding a fresh coat of paint on your building. When searching for a suitable contractor specializing in commercial painting Toronto business owners should consider the following factors first.

Perhaps the first thing you will do is to find prospective painting companies. Ask building owners and managers who have recently painted their buildings to recommend service providers they used. Ask them why they think the company they are recommending will be suitable for your needs. However, if you fail to get credible referrals, consider searching for local companies in online databases.

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.

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.

Many companies tend to use the services of subcontractors to handle the actual project. In some cases, these subcontractors may be inexperienced with your specific type of job. Even though the main contractor might be insured, you must also check if the subcontractor is also licensed, insured and bonded. Again when using subcontractors, make sure to get a lien release form signed by any and all subcontractors who will be handling the project. This is to avoid a case where subcontractors ask you for their pay when you have already paid the main contractor.

The presence of many service providers in the market means that their cost of services vary. It is hence prudent to first compare rates of these companies before settling with one that in in line with your budget but more importantly provides excellent services. Ask them to provide detailed quotes, indicating every aspect of the project from preparation to finish. Similarly, the contractor should also provide a detailed scope of the work to be done, that exactly outlines what will be done on your project.

The task of choosing a painter for your commercial establishment should be done carefully. Ensure you check their suitability for your project by checking aspects such as licensing, experience in the industry, proof of other similar jobs done and reputation in the industry. Ask friends, building owners and managers to recommend painters they have worked with before.




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