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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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? |
Griffith Painting
1594 E. Second Street
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone: 908-490-0550
Fax: 908-490-0552
Email: info@griffithpainting.com