How to Check if a Painter is Licensed and Insured
Before hiring a painter in Armidale, always check their licence and insurance.
It takes minutes and can save you thousands.
In New South Wales, you can verify a painter’s contractor licence through the official Service NSW licence check.
Ask for their licence number first.
Then check:
- Is the licence current?
- Does the licence name match the business?
- Is it the correct trade category?
Don’t stop there.
Ask for proof of public liability insurance.
This protects you if property damage or accidents happen during the job.
A professional painter should provide both without hesitation.
Red flags to watch for:
- Avoiding licence questions
- No written quote
- No insurance documents
- Cash-only deals
- Extremely cheap pricing
Licensing and insurance don’t guarantee quality—but no licence and no insurance almost guarantees risk.
A trustworthy painter has nothing to hide.
Always verify before work starts.
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