4 common mistakes to avoid when hiring a painting company in Abu Dhabi!!

Posted by mjfmglobal on November 5th, 2019

 Painting can be both exciting and daunting, depending on the proportion of the project and your capability. This is the major reason why most Abu Dhabi homeowners go for experienced and qualified painting companies to help and assist them with their painting works. While repainting a small area of the cabinet or furniture can be a good DIY project, major works like interior and exterior painting should only be undertaken with the help of professionals. 

While most homeowners know that they need to hire painting companies who have a good experience and past successful projects, there are still a few companies that you want to avoid. And to do that, there are some common hiring mistakes you should definitely avoid when choosing a painting company for your next project.

Below mentioned are a few common mistakes to avoid.

• Not thoroughly checking the documents:

One of the biggest mistakes that homeowners do when hiring a painting company is not checking the paperwork.  So, if you are hiring a contractor for a major project such as interior, cabinet or exterior painting then you must make sure everything is good on the legal side. The two very prudent things you must check here is the licensing and insurance of the company. If any doubt, ask the company to show a copy of their business license which allows them to operate in your area. Secondly, remember to check if or not the company has worker’s compensation insurance and business liability insurance.

• Not checking the reputation of the company:

Any painting company that has been around several years in the same business has positive footprints, both offline and online. Certainly, you don’t want to end up hiring a company that has been performing poorly in their past, because chances are you’ll come across such contractors. Therefore, before making any decision, make sure you check for reviews, testimonials, and feedback about the particular company on different third party sites.

• Choosing the cheapest bidder:

In the effort to save your money, it’s quite common to choose the lowest bidder on the list, and most homeowners in Abu Dhabi make this mistake. However, the most significant factor to consider here is not the monetary amount, but the actual work quality that the painting company is presenting. So, make sure the company you hire includes all the prep process, uses only quality products, and covers all your painting needs and demands. Keep in mind that the lowest bidder on your list has most likely cut corners, and this will cost you a huge investment in the long run.

• Not getting everything in writing:

The painting company you intend to hire might be reputed and look honest by all standards, but remember that whenever money is involved, it’s worth it to put everything in writing. So, make sure your contractor puts all the information including the scope of the project, materials used, colors, payment schedules, project timeline in a written form. Besides, if you have any particular demand, or materials that you want them to use in your project then make sure you have all this written down too. 

Hiring a painting company in Abu Dhabi is not that problematic as you might think, but, it’s equally beneficial that you do your thorough research, and most importantly, avoid all these mistakes. Always remember that putting your best effort and doing your due diligence is all worth it at the end.