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[image1]Your home is your most valuable asset so how can you be sure, when it comes to getting it decorated, that it’s in the hands of professionals?
To raise awareness of the professionalism of members of the Painting and Decorating Association, the PDA has a leaflet to highlight the value of selecting a member of the trade, entitled ‘In The Hands Of The Professionals.’
Guidance in the leaflet includes:
• Be as clear as you can about what you want. A full and frank discussion before the work commences will ensure there are no misunderstandings.
• Get it in writing – agree what it is you want, when it is going to be done and what it will cost. Accept that sometimes, for whatever reason, things may occur to alter the original agreement. Any amendments should be discussed and mutually agreed, and if necessary, written down.
• The decorator you choose should be more than happy to advise you on colour schemes and materials available, but they will need some idea of the finished effect you have in mind. Photographs from magazines can sometimes help get the idea across.
• Once the project is under way, if any aspect of the work is causing you concern, tell the decorator as soon as possible – don’t leave it until the invoice is presented to you on completion of the job.
• Agree with you decorator whether you or they will supply the materials – if you are to supply them make sure they are available on site in time for the decorator’s arrival, and that there is sufficient quantity.
David Powis, chief executive of the PDA, which has its headquarters in Nuneaton, said: “We all know that professional specialists who have had a full training do the best jobs – and the decorating trade is no exception.
“Homeowners can be reassured that the PDA logo signifies security and confidence in a professional job.
“Firms in membership of the PDA subscribe to a Code of Practice which requires them to maintain adequate insurance cover, guarantee the quality of their materials, ensure work is carried out by competent tradesmen or properly supervised apprentices, quotes given are fair to all parties to ensure a good, lasting job and work is properly guaranteed.”
Visit the PDA website at www.paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk There you will find a directory of members. And, if you need to double check that someone is actually a member, you can call the National Office on 024 7635 3776.