Before you start searching online for “commercial painting near me,” you should consider what you want in a commercial painting contractor. There can be a significant difference in how different contractors work. You want a commercial painting company that will provide the high quality and service you want.
Contractors often get a bad reputation, but for good reasons. Not every contractor is dependable, professional, forthright, and reliable. Yet, you need someone you can trust to protect your commercial property and your investment.
Many building owners, property managers, and tenants turn to Ghaster Painting & Coatings. With 50+ years of experience, Ghaster Painting & Coatings has tackled some of the tallest and most challenging commercial painting jobs in Phoenix and throughout Arizona.
Before you agree to work with any commercial painting contractor, there are eight things you need to look for.
1. Experience
There is no substitute for experience. Your business is too important to let someone learn on the job.
Experience teaches commercial painters how to do jobs safely and efficiently, limiting the amount of downtime and taking the proper precautions to protect your commercial property. You also want painters who have extensive experience with your type of facility.
2. References and Referrals
When evaluating a commercial painting contractor, you need to ask for references. This will be your best way to see how happy other customers were with the job. Contractors should be able to provide you with several references. It is always a good idea to follow up with a reference yourself to make sure you are getting the real scoop.
3. Reputation
You should also research online to uncover a commercial painting contractor’s ratings and reputation. A couple of resources you can use are the Arizona Registrar of Contractors and the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
The best contractors will have a perfect record with the Registrar of Contractors and an A+ rating with the BBB.
4. Licensing
Never do business with someone that is not licensed and bonded. Not only will the quality suffer, but you will also have greater liability and little recourse if things go wrong. Your insurance carrier may also fail to pay for damage or injuries caused by unlicensed contractors.
You can check on a commercial painting contractor to ensure they are licensed and bonded with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
5. Insurance
You will want to make sure any contractor you hire has the appropriate insurance to cover any potential problems. The best commercial painting contractors will have at least six million dollars of insurance coverage.
Ask for a copy of the insurance policy and call the insurer to verify the policy is in effect as stated.
6. Warranties
While insurance can cover you if something goes wrong, a warranty protects you in case of defects in materials or workmanship. The best commercial painting contractors will offer detailed warranties to guarantee you get the quality of work you pay for and get remedies for defects.
You will want to check warranties carefully for any exclusions to ensure you get the coverage you need.
7. Painting Crews
This is an often overlooked but crucial area to inquire about. Avoid companies that will outsource or subcontract core painting and finishing work. We also suggest avoiding commercial painting contractors that use daily hires. You will get the best results from companies that only use their own employees.
For example, Ghaster Painting & Coatings has a crew of more than 45 professionally trained painters, most of whom have been with the company for more than five years.
You will want to ensure every employee has completed drug screenings and passed background checks and OSHA safety training.
8. The Contract
It may sound obvious, but pay particular attention to what is in the agreement and what is not.
For example, one significant factor in pricing is the materials’ quality. Some less-than-reputable companies will not itemize or list the materials they plan to use. Others purposely underbid a project to get the job and then use low-quality materials that will not stand up over time.
Another area where some contractors will skimp is preparation. Prep work is crucial to getting paints to bond for a durable finish. Make sure the contract spells out site prep and any specific techniques that will be used.
The contract should detail the fees, terms, and conditions, and any important details you discussed about the job.
Choose Ghaster Painting & Coatings
Ghaster Painting & Coatings has completed thousands of commercial painting jobs. When you work with a quality commercial painting contractor such as Ghaster Painting & Coatings, you can rest assured that you will get a professional, beautiful result you can be proud of.
Contact Ghaster Painting & Coatings today at (602) 277-8541 or request a bid online today. We are here to help.
