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5.028 reviews across 1 source
Family run Sarasota painting company offering interior and exterior painting, pressure washing and stucco repair in Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Venice. In business since 2016.
Best Painters in Lakewood Ranch, FL
Painting is the most common first project for a new Lakewood Ranch homeowner, because every builder delivers the same flat builder white. It is also the trade with the widest quality range: the difference between a good painter and a bad one is prep work you will not see until the paint fails.
24 painters compared5.0 average rating109 public reviews readUpdated October 2026
The ranking below comes from each company's public ratings on Google, Yelp, Angi and the BBB, weighted by review count, with the companies in our lowest-rated tier left out. Nobody pays to appear here. Florida does not license this trade, so insurance, a written prep scope and references from your village do the work a license would. The checklist further down covers what to ask before you hire.
Rankings use a review-count weighted average of each company's public ratings on Google, Yelp, Angi and the BBB, with our Top Rated picks first. Companies in our Lowest Rated tier are excluded from this list. Nobody pays to appear here.
The top 10 painters in Lakewood Ranch
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Residential and commercial interior and exterior painting and epoxy flooring serving Sarasota and Bradenton. Incorporated 2021.
- 35.03 reviews across 1 source
Sarasota painting contractor offering interior, exterior, cabinet and commercial painting, drywall repair, popcorn ceiling removal and pressure washing across Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch. Founded 2013.
- 44.973 reviews across 1 source
Sarasota painting company founded 2018 offering interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, drywall and stucco repair, epoxy floors and pressure washing across Sarasota and Manatee counties including Lakewood Ranch.
- 5Unratedno public rating on file
Bradenton painter offering exterior house painting, cabinet painting, epoxy floor coating, pressure washing, drywall and stucco repair. Founded 2020.
- 6Unratedno public rating on file
Interior and exterior painting plus pressure washing, roof and paver cleaning and sealing, and epoxy garage floors for homes and businesses. Started 2023.
- 7Unratedno public rating on file
Locally owned CertaPro franchise since 2002 providing residential and commercial interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, stucco repair and epoxy flooring across Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch.
- 8Unratedno public rating on file
Commercial and residential interior and exterior painting and kitchen cabinet painting in Sarasota. Founded 2023.
- 9Unratedno public rating on file
Independently owned Five Star Painting (Neighborly) franchise serving Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto and Ellenton with residential and commercial interior and exterior painting, cabinet painting and pressure washing.
- 10Unratedno public rating on file
Bradenton company offering interior and exterior painting, power washing, paver sealing, floor coatings and handyman services in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Ellenton, Parrish and Palmetto.
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Painting in Lakewood Ranch
Interior work is mostly whole-house repaints after closing, accent walls, trim and door upgrades, and kitchen cabinet refinishing. Exterior repaints become necessary around year eight to twelve, when the Florida sun and rain have faded the stucco. Lanai ceilings, front doors, and garage doors are common smaller exterior jobs.
Every Lakewood Ranch village has an approved exterior color palette, and repainting the house a different color (and in some villages even the same color) requires architectural review approval. A painter who works here regularly will have the palettes on hand and will prepare the submittal. For exteriors, insist on elastomeric or high-build coatings suited to stucco and proper pressure washing and caulking before paint.
What to check before hiring painters
- General liability insurance and workers' compensation
- Manatee or Sarasota County business tax receipt
- Written scope that specifies prep (pressure washing, caulking, patching, primer) and the exact product line
- Own crew, not day labor; ask who will be in your home
- Familiarity with your village's HOA color approval process
On pricing: Interior painting is usually priced per room or per square foot of wall, exteriors per square foot of house. Cabinet refinishing is quoted per door and drawer front. Compare quotes on product line and prep steps, not just the number.
Painters in Lakewood Ranch: common questions
Do I need HOA approval to paint my house in Lakewood Ranch?
For exteriors, yes in nearly every village, even for a color from the approved palette. Interior painting needs no approval. Your painter should know the process and provide the color samples the review committee asks for.
How long does exterior paint last in Florida?
A quality job on properly prepped stucco lasts eight to twelve years. Cheap paint or skipped prep fails in three to five. The prep is where you should spend.
Is cabinet refinishing worth it versus replacing?
For the solid wood or MDF-door cabinets most Lakewood Ranch builders install, refinishing gives a near-new look at a fraction of replacement cost. It only makes sense if the boxes and layout work for you.
What is the best time of year to paint an exterior here?
Late fall through spring, when humidity is lower and afternoon storms are rare. Summer painting is possible but requires a crew that works around the rain and humidity cure times.
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