House Painters Denver CO THE HOMEOWNER'S HIRING GUIDE 720-208-5645
Chapter 06 · Tool

Score your painters before you sign.

Sixteen checks, three columns, one printable page.

Porch with freshly painted rail and trim
Trim and rails, repainted.

How to use it: type up to three painters' names, check off what each one gives you, and compare the scores. Print it and keep it with your quotes. A missing check is a question to ask, not automatically a deal-breaker.

Check
Paperwork
Insurance certificate sent by the insurer or agent, naming me
Asked whether workers are covered by workers' compensation
Written, itemized estimate
Warranty terms in writing
Will provide lien waivers with each payment
The quote
Every room or surface listed
Prep spelled out (patching, caulking, sanding, priming)
Product named by brand, line and sheen
Number of coats stated
Deposit is modest; balance on completion or milestones
Older homes and special rules
Pre-1978 home: EPA lead-safe (RRP) certification shown
Pre-1978 home: Renovate Right pamphlet planned 7+ days ahead
Textured ceiling removal: asbestos test planned first
People
Called two or more recent references
Explained how they handle problems or touch-ups
Answered questions without pressure to sign today
Score0 / 160 / 160 / 16

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Why each line is on the list

Colorado has no state painting license, so insurance, warranty and lien waivers do the work a license would elsewhere. The quote lines come from how to read a painting quote. The older-home lines come from Colorado's lead and asbestos rules.

Homeowner questions

What is the most important thing to check before hiring a painter?

Insurance you can confirm, sent directly by the insurer or agent. It protects you if someone is hurt or your property is damaged.

How many painters should I compare?

Two or three is usually enough, as long as each one prices the same written list of rooms, surfaces and products.

Ready for a painter who passes the checklist?

This guide is published by Painter Hotline, a Denver-headquartered painting company. Fully insured, 5-year written workmanship warranty, estimates in person or from photos.

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