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| Where to look for a reliable Louisville KY house | | | | this question is "no" then I would not go any farther, |
| painter in the Louisville area. | | | | you don't want to hire that person. |
| So you are considering hiring a qualified Louisville | | | | Are you happy with the quality of work provided by |
| painter to paint your house. If you are painting the | | | | the painting contractor? |
| inside or the outside, there are a lot of things to | | | | Everybody has their own interpretations of |
| consider when making this critical decision. | | | | workmanship, so you must go look at their work and |
| Things to do to locate a reliable Louisville Painter: | | | | gather your own opinion. Pay attention to tight areas |
| 1. Confirm that they have a valid contractors license. | | | | near doors, windows and trim.. Are the edges |
| 2. Obtain two or more clientreferences. | | | | straight and was caulking put on. Inside or outside |
| 3. Find out how long they have been in business. | | | | doesn't make a difference; proper painting surface |
| 4. Obtain at least one other estimate for the job to | | | | preparation always provides improved, more |
| make sure they are not totally ripping you off. | | | | satisfying outcomes. |
| 5. For easier jobs, try to find a Louisville painter who | | | | Did the painting contractor protect non painted |
| will quote you pricing on the telephone. | | | | areas? |
| 6. request flat rate bids so you are sure about the | | | | For outside this means bricking, the roof and grass. |
| most it will cost you beforehand. | | | | For inside moving and covering household items is a |
| The best place to find professional contractors is | | | | major worry but don't forget about the hardwood |
| your family and friends. Other good ways tolocate | | | | floors. If a painter was sloppy with one client there is |
| referrals include contractors, real estate investors and | | | | a good chance that they will be sloppy with all of |
| your neighborhood paint supply store. They may | | | | them. If you are left to straighten up after your |
| even be able to provide a list of good contractors | | | | contractor, this will cost you more time and cash, and |
| that are familiar with the codes in your town. When | | | | problems. |
| searching for referrals, be sure to verify the type of | | | | Is a guarantee included? |
| work the contractor was brought in to do. Also, find | | | | If a guarantee was included, figure out if it has a |
| out if the Louisville KY painter typically performs | | | | decent length of time before it expires, 3 years is |
| residential or commercial work. | | | | sufficient, and if it is worth anything. Only speaking a |
| Great questions to ask referrals: | | | | guarantee isn't enough. You should always require it |
| Were they pleasant and well mannered? | | | | on paper and understand its requirements! A |
| This is a very important consideration. The entire | | | | reasonable contractor is happy to back up his |
| experience, from beginning to end, needs to be as | | | | guarantee. Great Louisville KY painters use good tools |
| enjoyable as possible. Also, if the Louisville KY painter | | | | and know their level of expertise. If a Louisville KY |
| has fun at their job, the craftsmanship and attention | | | | house painter does not provide a guarantee this is |
| to details will be better. The client attitude can and | | | | something to worry about in my mind. |
| will affect the overall project. Hopefully this will be | | | | |