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How to Avoid Costly Mistakes
When Choosing
House Painting Contractors



spaceNew Jersey painting contractors are not all created equal.

Unfortunately, because of the nature of house painting industry, almost anyone can call himself a professional home painter. In fact, that is the main reason why painting contractors have such a bad reputation among homeowners, and no wonder.

After all, what good can be expected from a guy who has no trade training or experience, no proper tools or equipment, no knowledge of products and materials, no capital to complete the project right and on time, and pretty often, no integrity?


spaceIncompetent contractors harm everyone; they produce a sub-par work and waste your time and money. Some may not even finish the work at all and just disappear with your down payment. And since most of them are uninsured, things can turn pretty ugly if your property gets damaged or one of the workers falls from a ladder and becomes injured.


But the good news is that both good and bad contractors leave clues. And those clues are so obvious, that once you start looking for them, you'll be able to tell if a contractor is worth your time (and money) right away.

Because frankly, there are only 2 reasons why homeowners get hurt by bad contractors:

1. when a homeowner doesn't know what to look for in a contractor
space(that can be easily fixed - see below)

2. when a homeowner doesn't care about anything but price
space(this one is usually hopeless)


spaceSo if you are tired of wasting your time and money, if you are willing to learn from your bad experience, and if you are ready to find a contractor who will actually make your life easier instead of creating more problems, you are at the right place.

The helpful guides below will show you how to finally hire a contractor you'll be happy with.


Guide to Choosing the Best Painting Contractors
New Jersey Resources

Worst places to look for quality New Jersey house painters
Don't expect to find anyone decent in these places.


Best places to find great New Jersey painting contractors
You'll have more luck if you look in these places.


Industrial/Commercial/New construction/Residential house painting - New Jersey contractors at a glance
Why it's important to hire the right type of painter for the job.


What to look for in a quality New Jersey painting contractor
Before you even consider hiring a contractor, see if he passes this checklist.


Compare New Jersey painting contractors side by side
This simple checklist will make it easy to see who is the real deal.


Who are the people painting New Jersey homes?
What do you know about the people you are going to invite in your home? Find out how to do a contractor background check.


Understanding quotes for house painting - NJ painters' quotes demystified
Learn about why painting quotes vary so much.


How to compare New Jersey painter bids
3 Simple steps for choosing the best value.


Should you DIY or hire a NJ painting contractor?
It matters who does the work - see examples.


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