Factors To Consider When Selecting Contractors For Commercial Painting Toronto

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.

Begin by first locating prospective painting companies. This task can be achieved in a number of ways, including asking for word of mouth referrals and searching in online databases. Ask other business owners and managers in your locality, especially those who have successfully painted their buildings, to recommend service providers they use. Let them give reasons why they think the company they are recommending will be suitable for your needs.

One of the first things to do after locating a number of potential painters is checking if they are licensed and registered to provide painting jobs in commercial settings. If a company is validly licensed, this means that it has fulfilled all necessary statutory requirements to provide the services in question. Ask to see a copy of their licensing certificate.

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.

When selecting a painter for your commercial establishment, it is important that you make an informed decision. A very important factor is the assurance that the job will be done with high quality such that it will last for a long time. You should thus ensure to check how long the services provider has worked with similar buildings, his or her reputation in the industry and cost of services.




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