Choosing a Painter and Decorator.
Choosing a Painter and Decorator in Braintree or any area can be a bit of a challenge, as a tradesman I know that recommendation is how I would like my potential customers to find me, without personal recommendations how do you find a reputable decorator, a good painter is often in high demand although as any self employed tradesman knows sometimes with work it can be all or nothing and even the best Painter can have a quiet period, however with a bit of common sense and investigation it is possible to avoid the cowboys and find a qualified, competent painter who will do a decent job at a reasonable cost.
Local Searches.
The first place most people go these days to find goods and services is the Internet and that usually means Google , Google searches and Google Maps have listings of trades to your local area.
If you start a search for “Painter in Braintree” Google will show three main local listings of people or companies, these listings are generated from a random selection of painting companies to your local area and may change each time you search, they are free for the tradesmen to advertise on and are a good source of enquiry for the home owner, it ensures that the tradesman is local to your area and therefore has a local reputation to uphold, the listing can include reviews and photos of recent work with a brief description of the business, this can help you get a sense of the quality of work you can expect from a particular contractor
Recommendation Sites.
Another online source for finding a local painter and decorator in Braintree are the trades recommendation sites like My Builder or Rated People.
These sites work by letting the customer place their work requirement for free on the site where a minimum of three interested tradesman can then contact the client to price for the work, you are able to view the interested tradesmans profile and customer reviews.
One thing the homeowner may not be aware of is that the tradesmen on these sites will either incur a fee to receive the contact details of prospective customers or pay a substantial subscription fee, from a tradesman perspective there is sometimes the view that people who use these sites are generally looking for a low price.
Painting and Decorating associations.
There may be local associations that represent painters and decorators in the Braintree area. Contacting these associations can provide you with a list of local professionals who are members in good standing.
PDA Painting and Decorating Association
Do your research and consider several options
Ultimately, the best way to find a local painter and decorator in Braintree is to do your research and consider several options before making a decision. It’s a good idea to get multiple estimates from different contractors and compare their services, pricing, and references before deciding on the best fit for your project.
- Try to get three quotes.
- Ask for contactable references .
- Ask for proof of insurance .
- Ask for an idea about the duration of work.
- Always ask for a written detailed quote.
Of course there is another very easy way of ensuring you get an excellent Painter who offers all of the above, turns up on time and leaves no mess and that is to of course contact Everett Painting. !
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