Bates Brothers Painting -- Subcontractor Pre-Screen Application
Bates Brothers Painting partners with reliable, professional subcontractors who take pride in their work and respect customers' homes. Work is awarded on a per-project basis only. If you are looking for casual or inconsistent work, this will not be a good fit.
Section 1 – Basic Information
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
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example@example.com
City / Area you operate in
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Do you own a work truck or van capable of transporting ladders and equipment?
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Yes
No
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
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Yes
No
Do you operate as an independent contractor or painting business?
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Yes
No
Section 2 – Experience
Years of professional residential painting experience
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Please Select
0–1
1–3
3–5
5+
What types of projects do you regularly complete?
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Interior
Exterior
Cabinets
Trim
Drywall Repair
Popcorn Removal
Spraying
Other
Briefly describe your prep process before painting a room
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What paint brands or systems do you regularly work with?
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Section 3 – Vehicle & Equipment
Do you own a dedicated work truck or van used for painting work?
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Yes
No
Do you own ladders capable of reaching 2-story homes?
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Yes
No
Do you own an airless sprayer?
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Yes
No
Do you have sanding and surface prep equipment?
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Yes
No
Do you have drop cloths and protection systems for customer homes?
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Yes
No
Section 4 – Crew & Production
Do you work solo or with a crew?
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Solo
2–3 painters
4+ painters
What is the largest residential project you have completed?
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Are you able to complete full projects with your own equipment and crew?
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Yes
No
Section 5 – Professional Standards
If a homeowner points out an issue with the work, how do you respond?
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What does a finished job 'done right' mean to you?
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Are you willing to follow Bates Brothers Painting systems, specs, and quality standards?
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Yes
No
Are you willing to complete a paid test project before taking larger jobs?
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Yes
No
Section 6 – Reliability
What time do you typically start work on job sites?
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Have you ever had a contract terminated early? If yes, explain briefly.
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On a scale of 1–10, how would previous clients rate your reliability?
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1 (Low)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 (High)
10
1 is 1 (Low), 10 is 10 (High)
Section 7 – Quality Filter
When repainting a previously painted wall with minor defects, list the steps you take before applying paint.
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How do you determine whether exterior surfaces need scraping, sanding, or full priming?
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What is the most common mistake painters make that causes callbacks?
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Tell us why Bates Brothers Painting should trust you with our customers and projects.
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