I then hired a painter to paint the brick on the front of the house.

I've been building for 30 + years and most all sub's bid by the S.F. or yard or some formula that works for them, so even if he does see the unit a vaulted ceiling to a painter is not a big deal, so a small floor plan and a fair description of the unit from your PM is all and sub should really need. 

You basically get a house that's at finished drywall stage and then you just hire a trim carpenter, cabinet company, appliances package and a painter, just a thought. 

It is a sort of evolution where you hire and fire until you find one that provides quality work at a reasonable price.The guy I hired and fired this week thought it best to simply paint over Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle stickers rather than remove them (this was one of the more humorous problems I had with this worker).I'm currently searching for: Tile Installer, Painter, Plumber and handyman for small repairs ...or a good contractor to handle the project.

hey Mike--I do have a great carpet guy as well as some painter referrals that can give you prices. 

If a painter fall from a high ladder and break his arm and cannot work for 5 months, you better pray the sub is insured.

Develop working relationships with various service providers such as plumbers, electricians, appliance repair technicians, painters, cleaners etc.  

Hello all, I'm also looking for a painter and someone who can do a little handy work.

Thanks @Ethan Painter I will look into the podcast and work on my buyer's list.Thanks @Colt Mercer for the advice.Thanks @Elizabeth Sylvince for the info, its very helpful because I am based in Brooklyn as well.

He does great work, however we would love a referral for a good electrician, tile person, painter for future projects.