If you are thinking of getting your house refurbished or renovated, you may need the services of professional decorators in London. In today’s time, every homeowner has his or her own ideas when it comes to doing up the home. The influence of the Internet and abundant availability of design magazines can be attributed here. However, without the professional advice and experience of a trusted designer, things can actually go terribly wrong!
It always helps to hire the services of a professional to help you design your beautiful personal space. However, the first step involves choosing the right decorator to help you. Read on for our top five things to look for when choosing decorators in London.
1. Array of Services
When looking for a decorator, you should be clear about what you want. For instance, some people look for decorators when they want to redo their living room area and so on. Once you know what you want done, it is easier to choose a decorator that specialises in that service.
However, in all, it will benefit you to find someone who offers an array of home decorating and design services, from wallpaper hanging to painting and decorating services. That way, once you initiate a contact and get to know the company, you won’t have to look too far the next time you want something done in the house.
2. Extent and Type of Current Projects
Most professional decorators will showcase their ongoing projects on their website. Once you initiate contact with a potential decorator, it will help to browse through relevant information like the current projects being worked on. Seeing the way the company functions and the ideas they have for various kinds of projects will help you to decide if they are right for you or not.
It will help to look at the extent of their current projects (to gauge their popularity and business success) in the market and also to gauge the types of projects they are involved in.
3. Quality of Work
When you evaluate the past work done by a potential decorator you may want to hire, it would make sense to focus on the quality of work. Be focused on the quality of materials used; ask questions related to why they used what they did for particular kinds of jobs and more to gauge their business skills, knowledge and commitment to every design project! We would also recommended to check references; even go and see them on-site if you have the time or find someone recommended by a friend!
4. Professionalism
It helps to hire someone who is highly professional in his or her work. You can easily assess the level of professionalism during your initial meeting, where work is discussed in detail and the decorator will provide a free written quotation. Assess the way your potential decorator speaks or advises you on design options and how he presents his company or idea to you. This will help you get a better understanding.
It is also advisable to ask for a full written and detailed quotation and you should always take time to check and compare quotes. Cheapest is not always best as good work requires time spent on preparation.
But remember; decorators can’t always provide a fixed price quote; there might be areas of work where it is not possible to see the full extent without disturbing and opening up walls or removing decorative finishes. In this case a Cost estimate will be provided clearly detailing what is included and any further costs agreed as necessary prior to execution of the relevant additional work.
5. Delivery Schedules
It always helps to discuss timelines before you start a project with a new decorator. Whatever be the task at hand that needs to be completed, ask your decorator if he or she can predict how long they will take to complete the job. Remember that this is not always possible as some jobs may experience problems or further complications, but you should be able to get an estimate at the very least.
Before hiring them, evaluate their past delivery schedules and whether they always complied with schedules punctually. Needless to say, you should always hire a decorator who can respect deadlines.