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Contractor Comparison Checklist

 

Here is a checklist you should use to compare painting contractors. A mistake made in your selection can be very costly and frustrating.  We’ve already filled in the column where possible for Griffith Painting & Restoration, Inc.

 

EPA  #NAT-23669-1 NJ License  #13VH00194200	Griffith Painting
Are there permits required for painting in your town?
Did contractor discuss lead related issues in pre-1978 housing? Did you receive pamphlet on Lead?	yes
Is contractor EPA certified?	yes #NAT-23669-2
Did contractor give you a warrantee?	yes
Does contractor carry Workers Comp + Liability Insurance (to limit your legal liability?)	yes
How long has the company (not the contractor) been in business?	23 years
References upon request?	yes
Is the contractor a member of his trade organization, the PDCA?	yes
Are the painter’s employees or sub-contractors?	employees
Is the contractors PROPOSAL clear?	yes
Did the contractor explain the importance of quality caulk?  Did they specify type?	yes
Did the contractor specify the type of paint to be used?	yes
Did the contractor show testimonials from former customers that indicate the quality and character of the painters to be assigned to your job?	yes
Did contractor appear professional, knowledgeable, clean and neat, indicating how he will treat your property?
Did any references indicate any difficulty getting the company to fix problems?
Did estimator arrive on time or call if they were running late?