You need to have the outside of your house painted. It’s obvious to everyone, including the neighbors. However, finding the money for a professional painting service can 
sometimes be a challenge. People who run home improvement scams take advantage of situations like yours by offering “too good to be true” pricing with no intentions of ever doing the work.
How to Identify a Painting Scam
Knowing how to tell the difference between a competitive Atlanta Painting contractor and a scam artist who is only interested in taking off with your money can sometimes be difficult. However, there are a few tried and true ways to avoid getting stung by a scam when hiring a painting service:
1. Be wary of a deposit. Most professional contractors have accounts with home improvement stores so they can get their supplies without asking for money upfront. Though there can be instances where a deposit is necessary, be cautious of the painting team that asks for a lot of money before doing any work.
2. Check references. This is obvious, but essential when hiring any contractor with whom you’re unfamiliar. Ask for the names and numbers of past customers and talk with them. You should also check with the area Better Business Bureau and review the 
painting company’s file with them.
3. Ask about licenses, bonding and insurance. Most states, but not all, require home improvement contractors to be licensed if they work on jobs of more than a certain amount, usually $1000. In addition, professional painting companies carry insurance in case their workmen damage your house and their painters are bonded. If a painting service is hesitant to provide this information, be very wary.
House Painting and Atlanta’s Paint Doctor
You don’t have to risk falling victim to a home improvement scam to save money on painting your house. Let Atlanta House painters show you how easy–and affordable–it can be to have a professional, licensed painting service enhance the beauty of your home. Give us a call at 888-902-5023 to schedule a free consultation.
