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1. |
How
long have you been in business? |
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Mike
Ausherman Painting, Inc. has been in business since
1979. |
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2. |
Are you
insured? |
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Yes. We
have a business contractors license, Workers Compensation
Insurance and a General Liability Policy. |
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3. |
What
are your normal hours of operation? |
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Business
Hours: Our typical day is 7:00 to 4:00. Our painters
will usually be at the client's house/business by 7:30 am. We
are also available to work evenings and weekends depending on
the client's schedule and needs. We try to meet all
residential, commercial and institution's schedules as much as
possible. |
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4. |
How
many painters can I expect on my job? |
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1-2 on
the average job. Large jobs may have 3-4
painters. |
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5. |
Will
you complete my job in a timely manner without
interruption? |
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Yes. We
schedule each job to be completed in consecutive days, on
exterior jobs if weather permits. |
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6. |
Is
paint included in the proposal price? |
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Yes. All
materials required for your job are included unless otherwise
stated. |
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7. |
Do you
do interior and exterior painting? |
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Yes.
Among our list of services, we also offer wallpaper removal,
installation of new wall covering, house and deck washing,
staining and sealing, and faux /decorative
finishes. |
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8. |
What
kind of paint do you use? |
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We
regularly use the best quality paints from Sherwin-Williams,
ICI (Dulux), MAB, Duron and other premium paints. Which
company we use on your project is determined by (a) Customer
preference, (b) Type of work to be done and (c) length of
guarantee. |
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9. |
If our
home has rotted wood or other carpentry needs, can you make
these repairs? |
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Yes, we
have a carpenter who can make all types of repairs and home
improvements. |
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10. |
How
will my personal property be protected from
paint? |
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On
interiors, after you have removed your personal items all
areas or items remaining will be covered with clean drop
cloths or plastic. On exteriors: shrubs, mulch and surrounding
areas are protected so that no evidence of paint or paint
scale remains. |
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11. |
What
about cleanup? |
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Mike
Ausherman Painting removes all trash and if necessary,
equipment from the job sites. We strive to have the house look
the same as when we first arrived. |
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12. |
How
will the paint on my project be applied? |
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Mike
Ausherman Painting uses brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
The method of application is determined on a job-to-job basis
by (a) customer preference (b) required efficiency (c) nature
of the project and (d) location of the
project. |
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13. |
Can I
get help with color selection? |
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Mike
Ausherman Painting will spend the time it takes to make sure
you are completely satisfied with your color
selections. |
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14. |
What
kind of warranty/guarantee do I receive? |
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Mike
Ausherman Painting guarantees/warrants their work for periods
ranging from one to three years against peeling, cracking,
blistering, excessive fading and excessive wear. The specific
terms and conditions of your project will be specified on your
proposal and written warranty. |
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15. |
What is
the best reason to hire Mike Ausherman Painting,
Inc.? |
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Our
employees are mature craftspeople who take pride in their
results and have been with us an average of 5 years and are
trained in all required techniques of application and safety.
We know how to do the special rigging so often required in
church/large buildings. We have the expertise to duplicate the
stenciling and faux finished so often needed. We put our
customer and their needs first. |
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16. |
Do you
have references? |
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Yes, our
references our available upon request. |
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17. |
When I
get different bids from several companies, they are never the
same, some high, some low. Why? |
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The cost
of a job is usually determined by the level of thoroughness,
attention to detail, and quality desired. For example, it
costs more to properly prepare a surface for painting than to
give it the quick once over. We would be happy to review, in
detail, our calculations for your project so you can make a
fair comparison with other
bids. |
