Helpful hints when choosing a quality painting contractor
Tim O’Farrell believes paint customers should ask these questions before deciding on a painting contractor for their domestic or commercial painting requirements:
Is the Painting Contractor Licensed with the BSA? Building Services Authority is the statutory regulating authority for the Building Industry in Queensland and requires that all Trade Contractors be licensed. Licence numbers should be displayed on all correspondence and advertising. You can check Licence numbers here.
How well has the Painting Contractor presented their quotation? The quality of quote can often reflect the quality of work. Furthermore there are specific regulatory requirements set out by the BSA for quotations in excess of $3300 (GST included).
Why do quoted prices vary so much? Sometimes prices vary substantially between Painting Contractors so it's important to check that the painter meets industry requirements and uses the best quality materials. The old adage 'you get what you pay for’ holds true in the Painting Industry, so be wary that cheap painting quotes can often mean cheap workmanship.
How detailed is your quote? A quote is more than a price pulled out of thin air. A detailed specification is an essential part of the quotation and ultimately will form part of the legal agreement between yourself and your Painting Contractor. This should detail price, areas to be painted, coating systems, preparations, materials, paints to be used etc.
Get a prompt, professional quote from Tim today on (H) 3851 0708 (M) 0418 184879 or fill in this form and Tim will call you.