Disclosure: this site is operated by Alpha Contractors LLC, a licensed and insured contractor based in Tallahassee.
Hiring the wrong painter for a commercial property costs more than a bad paint job. It can mean failed inspections, closed doors, unhappy tenants and a repaint two years early. Use this checklist before you sign.
1. Ask for a certificate of insurance first
Any commercial painter should send a certificate of insurance (COI) showing general liability and workers' compensation, with your company or GC listed as additional insured if required. If a contractor hesitates, move on.
2. Confirm they can work around your hours
Offices, clinics, restaurants and stores rarely can close. Ask whether the crew works nights, weekends or in phases, and how they keep occupied areas clean and safe.
3. Get a written, itemized bid
A good bid lists surfaces, square footage, prep, number of coats, products and exclusions. Vague one-line prices are where change orders come from.
4. Ask how they handle prep and repairs
Pressure washing, mildew treatment, caulking, drywall and stucco repair are what make paint last in North Florida humidity. Make sure prep is in the scope, not an afterthought.
5. Look at real commercial work
Ask for photos of comparable projects: offices, retail, restaurants, schools, warehouses. Residential portfolios don't show whether a crew can handle lifts, site safety rules and GC schedules.
Our recommendation
The crews behind this site are run by Alpha Contractors, a licensed and insured Tallahassee painting contractor that works for property owners, general contractors and public facilities across the Big Bend. Call or text (850) 616-8366 for a free walk-through and written bid.