Finding a Contractor

Welcome to the 2021 Greg Baker Painting blog.  We are very excited to get the 

new year started and working hard to see our valued customers happy and satisfied when we leave the worksite.  As a company, we take pride in our work and our team.  It is a goal to come to work every day and find some joy in what is done.

This is very close to what we want to talk to you about this month – how to find a qualified and honest painting job contractor.

The construction trade is full of unscrupulous people who are only out to take your money and leave you with nothing or a very large bill.  They have tricks which they use to fool people and are, sadly, successful much more often than they should be.  This is why we want you to know what to look for when finding a contractor of any sort for your home.

1. Company vehicle – A good contractor will have some sort of a company vehicle or trailer with the name clearly on the side.  If someone randomly comes to your home and offers to work but lacks any signage, politely decline.

2. Advance payment – You are given a sweet deal on a paint.  The company asks you to forward them payment for materials or labor.  This is one of the biggest signs of a scam.  No reputable company will expect pre-payment.

3. No insurance – Contracting companies are required to have liability and worker’s compensation insurance and should have copies available for you on request.  Being told it is on the way, left in the other truck or any excuse why copies of insurance cannot be shown means a scammer in the making.  If something happens to one of the employees while on the job and they lack insurance, you are fiscally responsible.

4. No references – Call us, and ask for references.  We will be more than happy to give you names of happy customers and their contact information.  We always make sure the customer is okay with us sharing this information beforehand, so it will be acceptable if you make the call.

These are not exhaustive, but these four tips will be enough to get you started.  When in doubt, say no, and close the door.

If you need painting services, get in touch with Greg Baker Painting at (913) 236-9359.