Choosing a decorator can be a very complex business, just looking online you will be able to find hundreds. So the hard part is how do you choose the decorator that is the right one for you?
The best way to choose a decorator is to select a few from your local area and then get quotes from the decorators for your job from each one to get a general guide for price.
Once you have a select few you should then have a look at their background work, for example is there work that they've completed in the past that is similar to what you need? You should also make sure that when you have selected your decorator you get a written quote for the work so there is no disputes over cost at the end of the job.
You could also ask for references from your decorator to find out what previous customers thought of their level of service. Possible questions to ask the decorators referee could be:
- Was the decorator efficient?
- Did they dedicate themselves to the project?
- Was the price good for the service you received?
- Was the final quality of the standard expected?
Of course as well as these questions you may have your own questions you want answering, like are they punctual and do they stick to the deadlines that they set. You should remember that even if the references say their work was carried out to a very high standard you should think about how similar the work they had done is to the work you want them to do.
. However, a decorators willingness to offer references is usually a reasonable guidance.
Your chosen decorator should be efficient, courteous, and should have respect for your plans and design they should not start trying to work to their own agenda. By following these simple tips, you can find the decorator that is right for you and your home.