Our jobs look better and last longer. The pro painters we employ work as a crew every day. We have no street help. When you check our references, you will be amazed at the adoration for our crew and the quality of the paint jobs we perform. We will complete a bedroom or 6000 sq. ft. home with the same enthusiasm and dedication to quality and professionalism. Finally, we won't take or ask for your money until we're finished. Really!
J S Custom Painting has been family owned and operated for since 1975. With over 30 years experience serving the Los Angeles area, Jim is truly an artisan of the painting industry.
Licenses / Credentials:
• C-33 Paint & Decorating
• Licensed Old Town Handyman
• Complete Home Renovation
• All Moldings, Crown, Base, Casing
• Kitchens, Baths, Roofing Can Lighting
How to Find an Orange County Painter
As a homeowner, you may be an avid do-it-yourselfer, but when it comes to painting the inside or outside of your home, the job could get a little overwhelming especially if you don’t have all the appropriate equipment. Finding a professional painter to handle the job might be the better and safer option when dealing with ladders and high places. An Orange County painter will have all the right equipment and can get the job done quickly.
The idea behind painting your home is to make it look better but if the work is shoddy or the paints and primers are of low quality, you won’t achieve the desired results. Anyone can claim to be a painter, but painting takes a certain amount of detailed skill so when you decide to hire someone for the job you need to become an informed consumer. Whether you’re looking for someone to paint a single room or the entire exterior of your home you want to make certain you’re hiring a qualified painter for the job.
Where to Locate a Professional Orange County Painter
If you decide to have a professional Orange County painter do the job there are several places you can start your search. Your local paint store or home improvement center is always a good place to check. Many of these stores will have bulletin boards where painters and other contractors can post their business cards. Do a search online for a directory of qualified local Orange County painters. Usually only professionals will take the time involved for the certification process.
Ask friends, family and co-workers if they’ve ever hired a painter. If they’ve had work done on their homes possibly they can show you first hand and tell you if they were happy with the completed project or if there were problems. If the Orange County painter did a good job, it could be an excellent way to get a recommendation.
Meeting with an Orange County Painter
Hiring an Orange County painter based solely on his estimate is not usually a good idea. When asking for an estimate take some time to actually conduct interviews to help you find the right painter for the work you want done. Choose a few painters to come to your home and look over the project. Start by asking each one some questions concerning their past experience and knowledge in the field. Find out if they have subcontracted with any homebuilders or other local contractors or companies. This is usually a good indication that they provide quality work.
Ask each Orange County painter for proof of current license and insurance. An Orange County painter should carry liability insurance that protects the homeowner in the event of damage. Also verify that they carry workers compensation insurance for any employees. If someone gets hurt while on the job, you don’t want to be held responsible for some hefty medical bills. Make certain the painter is also bonded. If he should leave you with some unfinished work you then have recourse for getting the job completed.
Ask for references from each Orange County painter and follow up on them, but don’t rely on references alone. While references might be a good indicator of a reputable painter, the truth is if there are any unsatisfied customers out there, you probably won’t be given their contact information. Check with the local Better Business Bureau to see if there are any complaints on file. Ask what they were and if they were resolved. An occasional complaint isn’t uncommon but how the painter takes care of it says a lot about his business practices.
Once you have a few painters in mind, it’s time to get some estimates. Since every Orange County painter handles a job differently, from the brands of paint he prefers to the methods of cleanup he uses bids can get confusing. There could be differences in the prep work such as on exterior work where one painter may scrape and sand and another may use a pressure washer. These differences can greatly impact the figures on the bids you receive. You need to give each Orange County painter a list of everything you would like to see in their bid. This way when you look at the bids they should all be uniform in the scope and details of the project which will make them much easier to compare.
Getting a Contract from an Orange County Painter
Once you’ve found the Orange County painter you feel is right for your project it’s time to get a contract in place. A contract should include a detailed outline of the job stating exactly what work is to be done, how it will be done and the paint that will be used along with the cost of materials and labor and an agreed upon payment schedule. Any contract should also contain all necessary contact information for the painter along with his state license number and copies of insurance policies. You’ll also want a date for completion of the job.
Ask about a guarantee if there should be a problem with the paint such as chipping peeling, chalking or excessive fading within the first couple of years. If there is one make sure it’s also in writing that the painter will fix the problem at little or no cost to you. While the paint itself may come with an extensive warranty, it will not include the labor cost of having the job redone.
You want to hire a painter you can rely on. He may be working when you’re not around and it’s difficult to keep an eye on what he’s doing. Once the final coat is on you wont be able to determine if the surface was properly prepared or primed or how many coats of paint were actually applied. Hiring a reliable Orange County painter is just as important as hiring any other contractor to come into your home and you want the best one for the job.