The Ranking
Our top 7 painting companies in Orlando
Orlando's housing stock sets the paint job. Stucco homes with tile roofs and Mediterranean trim fill the newer subdivisions around Dr. Phillips, Lake Nona and Horizon West, while older frame bungalows and mid-century ranches in neighborhoods such as College Park, Colonialtown and Audubon Park need scraping, wood repair and careful priming. Florida sun and humidity are hard on exterior paint, so peeling, chalking, mildew and hairline stucco cracks show up early, and afternoon storms shorten the window for exterior work. Ask any painter how they handle moisture, pressure washing and caulking before the first coat, and what paint system they plan to use.
If your house was built before 1978, ask whether the crew is EPA Lead-Safe Certified. Federal rules require renovation firms working on pre-1978 homes to follow lead-safe practices under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. On licensing, Florida does not treat painting like roofing or electrical work, and requirements often come from the county or city, so ask each company which licence or local business tax receipt it holds. Contractor licences, where a company has one, can be checked on the Florida DBPR site at myfloridalicense.com. Ask for proof of liability insurance and workers compensation, and get a written quote that lists prep, number of coats, paint brand and warranty. The seven companies below were picked for strong Google ratings and visible businesses with offices inside Orlando.
