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About Al & Brian's Painting

A long-lasting and professional-looking paint job is what we specialize in. Our beautiful paint jobs are results of superior products, experienced craftsmanship, and thorough attention to detail.

With us, you’ll get:

• In-home consultation
• Detailed written estimate
• Thorough surface preparation
• A clean job site
• References upon request

Let us turn your home into showcase. Call for an estimate today!

Questions and answers

Q.
• What would you recommend customers looking to save money?
A.

• I would recommend to be ready to move furniture and knickknacks. The less we have to move is the less we have to charge.

Q.
• What areas of your trade do you specialize in?
A.

• • Interior and exterior painting
  • Residential, commercial, and industrial
  • Wallpaper removal
  • Faux finishes
  • Power washing
  • General maintenance
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Tile
  • Door and trim installation

Q.
• What questions should a customer ask before hiring a professional in your trade?
A.

• (1) Get all estimates in writing.

  (2) Do not be induced into signing a contract by

  high-pressure sales tactics.

  (3) Never sign a contract with blank spaces or one

  you do not fully understand. If you are taking out a

  loan to finance the work, do not sign the contract

  before your lender approves the loan.

  (4) Remember, you have 3 business days from the

  time you sign your contract to cancel any contract if

  the sale is made at your home. The contractor cannot

  deprive you of this right by initiating work, selling

  your contract to a lender, or any other tactic.

  (5) If the contractor does business under a name

  other than the contractor’s real name, the business

  must either be incorporated or registered under the

  Assumed Business Name Act. Check with the

  Secretary of State to see if the business is incorporated

  or with the county clerk to see if the business has

  registered under the Assumed Business Name Act.

  (6) Homeowners should check with local and county

  units of government to determine if permits or

  inspections are required.

  (7) Determine whether the contractor will guarantee

  his or her work and products.

  (8) Determine whether the contractor has the

  proper insurance.

  (9) Do not sign a certificate of completion or make

  final payment until the work is done to your satisfaction.

  (10) Remember, homeowners should know who

  provides supplies and labor for any work performed

  BASIC TERMS TO BE

  INCLUDED IN A CONTRACT

  (1) Contractor’s full name, address, and telephone

  number. Illinois law requires that persons

  selling home repair and improvement services

  provide their customers with notice of any

  change to their business name or address that

  comes about prior to the agreed dates for

  beginning or completing the work.

  (2) A description of the work to be performed.

  (3) Starting and estimated completion dates.

  (4) Total cost of work to be performed.

  (5) Schedule and method of payment, including

  down payment, subsequent payments, and

  final payment.

  (6) A provision stating the grounds for termination

  of the contract by either party. However,

  the homeowner must pay the contractor for

  work completed. If the contractor fails to commence

  or complete work within the contracted

  time period, the homeowner may cancel and

  may be entitled to a refund of any down payment

  or other payments made towards the

  work, upon written demand by certified mail.

  Homeowners should obtain a copy of

  the signed contract and keep it in a

  safe place for reference as needed.

  on your home. Suppliers and subcontractors

  have a right to file a lien against your property

  if the general contractor fails to pay them. To

  protect your property, request lien waivers from

  the general contractor.

Q.
• What certifications or professional affiliations do you have?
A.

• • Union trained and certified
  • Completed four-thousand-hour course

Q.
• What services do you provide your customers after the work has finished?
A.

• Cover and secure work area (floors, furniture, etc.)

  Remove wallpaper

  Remove defects and imperfections

  Caulk, Spackle, Prime

  Match existing texture

  Painting using high quality paints

  Walls, ceilings and other surfaces

  Variety of paint finishes: flat, eggshell, semi-gloss, gloss

  Glazing

  Carpentry

  Doors, windows, casings, moldings, railings, steps, mantels, cabinets

  Refinish and conservation, Stain, Paint

  EXTERIOR:

  Professional surface preparation

  Caulk, Spackle

  Prime, nail loose boards

  Power washing

  Wood and aluminum siding

  Shutters, trims, sills, soffits and fascia

  Garage doors and floors

  Carpentry

  Install trims

  Install doors

  Screened Porches and Decks

  Install screen porches, including framing

  Decks refinish and conservation, Stain, Paint

  REMODELING:

  Tiles

  Floors, walls, backsplashes

  Variety of types and styles (stone, ceramic, glass, mosaic, etc.)

  Custom designs, borders and accents

  Floors

  Hardwood

  Pergo, laminate

  Miscellaneous

  Install cabinets

  Install storm doors

  Install and replace door locks

Q.
• What brands or products do you work with?
A.

• Sherwin Williams

  Benjamin Moore