Kreative Design Group : You might be surprised but taking recommendations from friends is not the only and the best possible way to find a professional, you need to do 3 simple things that will help you in saving a lot of time as well as money.
1) Search for a professional on Google, you can look up the recommended one you got from a friend.Finalise 3 professionals with more than 4.5 stars rating on a list.
2) Share your plans for the house, ask them all your questions and ask for a general price, see if they are patient, helpful. If the guy is rude before you close the deal, he will be even worse after he starts. So, get a helpful contractor for better customer service.
3) Ask them to come to your house to give you a quote and the final price before closing the deal. Ask these things…..Does the price include all the costs like paint and labor? When will you finish & other related questions.
Having the answers to these questions will save you a lot of trouble and time. Once you have decided that you have found the right house painter for you, pay an advance and never the full price, an advance could be around 25% from the total quote.