• Get good references from family and friends
• Get several estimates
• Do they return phone calls?
• Are employees friendly and polite on the phone?
• Does he answer questions in a straightforward, honest manner?
• Is he neat in appearance, with clean, professional looking clothing?
• Does his van look clean and well maintained?
• Is the office clean and well organized?
• Is he on-time?
• Does he have samples of different species, stains and finishes readily available for you to choose from?
• Does he have a professional portfolio with photographs of his work? Are the photo's recent?
• Does he have informational literature to leave with you about the different products?
• Is quality emphasized over price?
• Does the business check out with the Better Business Bureau?
• Does he get the bid to you in a timely manner?
• Does he have a list of professional references (such as distributors, designers and contractors) for you to call?
• Is the business a member of a professional trade associations?
• Is the business a member of local business associations, such as the Chamber of Commerce?
• Does he have a license? In areas (where required?)

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