Monday, 2 September 2019

3 ways to Spot a bad Painting Contractor


It’s extremely bothersome when you have absolutely no knowledge of what’s going on – particularly when it involves your home, time, and money. When you hire a bad painting contractor, it is as though you ask a lazy person with no interest in running to participate in the marathon and win the race. It’s crazy and foolish, isn’t it? Such contractors are really slow and they really don’t tell you their plan.

You can search Google for a lot of stories in which contractors damage the property. Last week, a married couple came to our office, in Portland, Oregon. They asked us for the painting job and Brian Erik Jamison – our company’s lead contractor assisted them, gave them a full-fledged plan, cost estimation, etc.

The couple told us that they purchased a 5000 square foot house, which was built in 2011. The house was for sale and the entire interior was painted with a non-neutral yellow color. They said they didn’t like the paint because it was disgusting to look at. Therefore, they wanted to paint the entire interior of the house before they could move in.

So, they looked for a painting contractor in the neighborhood. After talking to a few contractors, they finally hired one. They made an agreement with the contractor about all walls, ceilings, and touchups, etc. Further, the couple told us that the quality of the job was very poor. All rooms looked so bad – it seemed like the painting job was done without taping against the trim. Similarly, the lines were very imprecise and sloppy. There was paint on their cabinets, doors, floors, etc.

When they complained to the contractor, he said he was not responsible for the mess. They got worried and told the contractor to give them their money back because the job done was not up to the mark. The contractor refused. The husband then had some quarrel with the contractor – which got serious. The contractor and his team attacked them – caused injuries to the wife and husband, and did damage to the property. Next day, they complained to the police.

The police took the matter in their hands and made a couple of attempts to arrest the contractor. They raided the contractor’s place several times but he wasn’t there. A few days later, at midnight, the contractor along with a bunch of junkies broke into their house and started yelling at them. They had baseball bats with which they started damaging the interior, demanding extra money. Continuing the story, the couple told Brian Erik Jamison that the situation worsened day-by-day. “We begged the police to set up an undercover sting operation and arrest the contractor, but they couldn't find them!” – said the couple.

Brian Erik Jamison, one of the most prestigious paint contractor in Portland, Oregon gave the couple a few tips about spotting a bad contractor!

    1. Lack of a clear contract
If you are not clear about what a contract says – don’t agree to it. It is important that contracts are defined clearly and have an accurately written scope of work. The contract is something very valuable because it will hold the contractor accountable for the painting job. Therefore, you must ensure it is according to your needs or requirements. If you think there is something odd, then ask about it. Likewise, if you don’t like the terms, it is better to find another contractor.

    2. Vague Payment terms

Your money is an important part of the contract. So, you must ensure to set clear objectives. Your painting contractor is shady if he asks you about cash payments and/or weekly payments. Follow the contract and avoid paying earlier than what was mentioned in the contract.

    3. Poor communication

When it comes to communication or interaction with your painting contractor, treat it like a relationship. If your contractor doesn’t want to talk to you, then you need to talk to him. If you can’t or are unable to reach him, then it is time to end this relationship before you get into trouble.

If you are residing in Portland, Oregon, want a painting job, and avoid getting trap into the hands of bad contractors, then call Brian Erik Jamison today to schedule your free consultation.

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