Armstrong Painting, Roofing and Windows
Painter -
Emeryville, CA
About this pro
Since its inception in California in 1966 Armstrong has been committed to the improvement, beautification, and preservation of Bay Area homes and commercial and institutional buildings. This has been achieved employing an elsewhere vanishing work ethic, coupled with superior technical knowledge.
- Time in business: 58 years
- 4575 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608
Detailed Information
| Year Established | 1966 |
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| Business Categories | Painting, Roofing, Windows in Emeryville, CA |
Business Hours Please call to confirm
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Monday 9AM - 6PM
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Tuesday 9AM - 6PM
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Wednesday 9AM - 6PM
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Thursday 9AM - 6PM
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Friday 9AM - 6PM
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Today Closed
Coverage Area
Best Questions to Ask a Painter Contractor
Are you insured and/or bonded for Painting?
You'll certainly want to ask them this. Steer clear of any company that is not insured in California, because that means that any incidental damage they may do on your property will be a real hassle to recover compensation for. It is never wise to work with uninsured tradesmen of any kind. Most states also require that someone have insurance in order to be issued a trade license. If they say they're licensed but not insured, they're being less than truthful.
Do you have any references that I can contact?
Always ask for references, and always check them. Keep in mind though that the only references you'll get are people who the contractor is certain will give him a good review. You'd also be well advised to check online review sources in Emeryville as well, which will give you a broader view of customer satisfaction for a given company.
Do you work with subcontractors?
The question is great for some industries and non-applicable for others. A general contractor, for example, will by definition employ subcontractors. Most Emeryville Painting companies do not, but there are exceptions. You should always ask this question to your service providers. If they do use subcontractors, ask if they're all licensed and insured independently.
Is your bill for Painting in Emeryville an estimate or a final price?
This is very important, since an estimate is just that. Many contractors will submit a "paper estimate", meaning they've written the estimate down on paper. The bill is the true amount owed and will almost always say "Invoice" or "Bill" at the top of the page. The bill should also list the date it was issued, the due date of payment, and a list of services rendered.
How many contractors do you have working for you? How many vehicles are in your fleet?
This is important mostly for larger jobs. Clearly a two man operation is going to build a home much slower than a 15 man crew. This is also a good indication of the overall size of the Painting company, if that's an area of concern for you. The reason you may want to ask about the fleet is that fleet size is a good indicator of the mobility of the company. Mobility may not sound important, but it's hard for the Emeryville contractors to get to job sites if they lack appropriate vehicles.
