Summer has settled in all across New Jersey, which means picking cherries, barbequing with friends and taking the kids to Cooper River Park. Along with warm weather, summer can also bring yard work and a massive list of home repair and exterior painting projects.
The last thing you want to do is spend all summer with a paintbrush in hand, so booking a reputable painting company is a must. You hit the internet, perusing painters, looking through their paint job portfolios, checking reviews and finally booking a few estimates. While online, you probably make a note that some painting companies make a point of highlighting endorsements, accreditations and certifications.
Does this really matter? Should certifications and insurance be part of your “must have” list of for summertime painters? What about insurance, where should that fall on your list of priorities? And what about lead safe practices, is that important for your paint job?
At the end of the day these things may seem small, but they can add up to a big hassle and headache if your painters aren’t certified and insured. To simplify things for you, we want to break those terms down and help you understand what having certified and insured painters means for your exterior paint job.
INSURED
At the end of the day, insurance is a way to mitigate losses; you have it on your vehicles, your boat, your home, your family and yes, you need to have it on your contractors. This means that your painters are covered for any potential damages that might happen in your NJ home while on the job. Do not hesitate to ask about and check on this when you are finalizing details with your painting contractor of choice. Ask to see their insurance and feel free to call the company to be sure that their coverage is both current and high enough to cover damages for your property value.
Why It Is Essential
This is certainly worst case scenario, but imagine that while on the job, an accident happens, causing unfortunate damage to your home or major injury to one of the workers. A fully insured painting contractor will have the coverage needed to handle the costs to repair damages and ensure the best of care for their employees without any additional cost to you.
CERTIFIED
What Is A Certified Painting Contractor
Certification in safe workplace practices is an essential component of a professional painting company. For example, let’s say that lead paint issues arise on your older home, you want to be sure that your painters are prepared and equipped to safely handle it without danger to themselves or your home. Other certifications you may see companies advertising might highlight their reputation, such as affiliation with the Better Business Bureau, the Rotary Club or other online review websites.
What Certification Matters To You
No matter what issues arise, you want to have experienced and highly trained professionals working in your home. Checking on these reviews and certifications will not only give you a sense of the painters you are working with, but a peace of mind as they start the job.
Here in the Cherry Hill, NJ area, we are THE certified, insured, professional painting company of choice. We can work with you on any paint job from lead paint removal to cabinet refinishing and nearly everything in between. Do your homework, we promise we will pass the test. After your do, give us a call to schedule an estimate and put our professional team to work for you this summer.