When you need to paint or repaint your commercial building, it may be tempting to try and do it on your own or to hand your employees the paint supplies to try and save some money. But painting a building is more complicated than it sounds, and eventually, you’re going to need professional help. Instead of waiting, take a look at these ten tips and hire a commercial painting contractor now so that you can rest easy later, knowing your business is in good hands.
- Consider what sort of paint job you need
Before jumping into the hiring process, it’s important to know what you’ll be asking for. Painting a retail building is different from painting an industrial skyscraper, a hospital, or a high-rise building. The required services might be different, as well as the prices. Make sure you have everything in order before contacting a professional. This will help to make the job much easier overall.
- See who is in the area
To start with, you want to see who’s available to help out in the Atlanta area. Do a search online for a local contractor company. You don’t need to be specific yet—jus make sure you’re finding companies who aren’t out of the way, and can get to your building quickly.
- See what services they provide
Not every painting contractor company specializes in or even offers commercial paint work. Many are focused on home paint jobs, perhaps exclusively. It’s time to narrow your search and make sure you double-check each company to find out what your true options are.
- Think about how it will look
The most important aspect of getting a professional paint job done is making sure you like the final product. If you’re able to, look into what color options each company provides, and consider how they’ll work with your intentions. Many company websites also include galleries to completed projects, so you can compare and contrast to see which ones you like the most.
- Consider extra services you may need
Beyond just getting the paint job done, you may also need some extra work done before your building is ready to go. See if any of these companies offer more services you’re in need of, such as correcting drywall, adding wallpaper, or providing waterproofing services. It can help to tackle more than one issue at a time, and you don’t need to hire multiple companies to do so.
- Consider the services you don’t need
On the flip side, you won’t be needing everything offered by a particular company. To continue narrowing your options down, consider what services you won’t need to ask for. Most places won’t charge you for work you don’t need done, but it will never hurt to double-check and see if their services go beyond what you’re looking for.
- Get specific about your wants/needs
You and your business may have specific preferences and needs to fulfill, and this is the time to really narrow your options down. Using more precise search terms and comparing offered services can help you figure out which companies suit your needs and situation the best.
- Look at references and reviews
To really make sure you’re picking the best companies, make sure you look for what regular people are saying about them. Did they like their service? Were the workers polite? Did they finish the job on time? Did they charge too much for the quality? These questions and more are important to ask when you’re looking at client reviews.
- Contact them directly
If you still have questions or would like to get a quote, don’t hesitate to contact each company and speak to them personally. Not only will this allow you to really know if they’re a good fit for you in terms of services and budget, but you will also get to assess their customer service abilities. Getting a quote doesn’t mean you’re hiring them, so don’t worry about asking for one.
- Prepare in advance
Once you’ve hired your contractor, you need to figure out when you’re getting the job done, and make sure your building is ready. This may mean moving out important items before they get paint-damaged, closing down in advance, and informing your employees about the situation.
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Contractors Inc is proud to provide high-quality painting contract services to businesses in the Atlanta area. Contact us today if you would like to learn more about what we provide and how we can help you.
