Hi, can anyone recommend a painter (exterior and interior) who is reasonable and reliable?  

We've gone through about 4 painters in the past year!

So, we changed it to 'creative community' to widen the field - so, we have musicians, painters, photographers, videographers etc.

Same framer in Charleston was 15 bucks. our painter is 2 to 2.25 a foot in and out 3 colors and includes paint..

- Should I have the GC given me a bid only on the labor and few necessary items to perform the job for instant, painters I will be providing the paint and they provides whatever need.- Should I hire each individual trade master by the hrs/project and what is the best way to have an good estimate on how much things cost?

So I ask my painter what drywallers he likes to work after, etc.

Hi all,I am beginning to put my team together and I was hoping I could get some investor friendly contractor recommendations who work in the Philadelphia area.As an aside do you guys and gals find it better to work with a general contractor who handles everything or would it be better to find specific contacts for specific jobs (painters, electricians, etc..).

@David D Painter I see, do you know what the tool is called?

If my painter slips and hits his head on the floor and ends up in the hospital, I could face a lawsuit that I'd likely lose.Btw, this is where other liability protection ideas come into play -- like having a business entity to own/manage the rehabs, which may help protect your personal assets in a situation like this.

And that requires a different level of craftsmanship - all the way down to the paint job.A lot of trades will specialize on either remodeling or new construction: like HVAC, insulation, painters etc and they don't cross lines, so you have to find new contractors who can deliver the quality and price necessary.