Hiring a Toronto painting contractor can be overwhelming. With so many professional painting companies out there, it can be difficult to know if you’re choosing the right one for the job. Are the prices reasonable? Will they do a quality job? What is their customer service like?
Though there are a lot of questions to consider about finding the right painting professional for your project, there are also some red flags to look out for. Knowing what they are can save you a lot of money, time and hassle. Let’s check out some of the most common mistakes that people make when hiring a professional painting company so you will know what to look out for.
Not seeing any reviews or examples of work
A great way to know if you are hiring a quality professional painting company is to look at some of their past work. This involves reading customer reviews, seeing examples of finished projects, and checking out any awards or recognition a company may have. Any company worth hiring will be glad to share these with potential clients and will proudly display them on their website or provide them when you ask for them. If you are unable to read about positive experiences from previous clients or see examples of their high quality work, there might be a reason for that and you should consider a different company.
Paying for an evaluation
Whatever painting company you work with, the project is almost certainly going to begin with an evaluation by one of their representatives, which will allow you to explain the work that you want done and ask any questions. These evaluations should always be free. If a company tries to make you pay for an evaluation, choose a different company. This is a major red flag!
Not having a guarantee
All paint jobs will fade over time, and battering from the elements will cause even the most durable exterior paint to chip eventually, so no company is going to provide a lifetime warranty, but having no warranty at all isn’t ideal.
If a company is confident in their ability and has experience providing lasting, high quality paint jobs, they should have no problem sticking by their work and offering some sort of warranty or guarantee. At Encore Painting, we stand behind our work and offer guarantees on all of our home painting services. If you’re not happy, we’re not happy!
Hiring a company without insurance
Whenever you have workers of any kind on your property, it is essential that they are fully insured. This includes liability protection both for property damage and for personal injury. These will protect you, your property, and the workers should accidents occur. Always inquire about a company’s liability protection and the status of their WSIB before allowing them to do work on your property. Though painting is very safe and accidents are rare, it is still important to be protected.
Not making expectations clear
Once the initial evaluation has been completed, be sure to always get an estimated cost and timeline for the project, so there are no surprises once the project is complete. If the company’s representative is vague or evasive about how much the project is going to cost or how long it will take to complete, consider working with a different company that is more direct about these important details.
Now that you know what to avoid when looking for a professional painting company, you’ll be able to tell why Encore Painting has become one of the top painting contractors in Toronto. Having served the GTA since 2008, we are happy to showcase our work, as well as glowing reviews from former customers. This commitment to quality and customer service has made Encore one of Canada’s Top Painting & Decorating Companies five years in a row as voted by Homestars.
Choosing the right painting company can be hard, but with Encore, it doesn’t have to be. Contact Encore Painting Ltd. today to book your free consultation. We’d love to turn your home painting visions into a reality.