Shearer Painting
Painter -
Seattle, WA (2.76 Miles from Seattle, WA)
About this pro
- 2720 6th Pl S, Seattle, WA 98134
Detailed Information
| Business Categories | Painting in Seattle, WA |
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Business Hours Please call to confirm
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Monday 8AM - 6PM
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Tuesday 8AM - 6PM
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Wednesday 8AM - 6PM
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Thursday 8AM - 6PM
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Friday 8AM - 6PM
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Sat 8AM - 6PM
Coverage Area
Best Questions to Ask a Painter Contractor
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 Seattle contractors to get to job sites if they lack appropriate vehicles.
Do you hire properly documented Painting workers?
This will be answered when you ask if all employees are licensed. The only way to obtain a legitimate tradesman's license is to be a legal or naturalized citizen of the US. The company may employ people in positions that don't require a license, however, so it's wise to inquire.
Is your bill for Painting in Seattle 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.
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 Seattle as well, which will give you a broader view of customer satisfaction for a given company.
How much do I have to give as a deposit?
Some companies may require a 10% deposit, some may not require any. For larger projects, you'll almost always need to give a deposit, and it's good to ask how much the deposit will be before going forward with a project. The Seattle contractor will know how much they need for a deposit when they've given you the estimate, so ask early.
