What a complete quote actually includes

Quality. Timing.
Price. Pick two.

Every paint quote has already made this choice, whether the painter says so or not. The lowest bid usually protects price and timing by removing work from the scope.

We choose quality and timing. Here is what that costs and why.

Same day written quote Licensed & insured
Professional painter carefully back-rolling a prepared stucco exterior

Florida is hard on paint.

Year-round UV, heat, humidity, storms, and salt air break down exterior coatings quickly. Homes in Lee and Collier Counties need a complete preparation process because a corner cut in this climate shows up fast.

Detailed exterior surface preparation before paintingPreparation before finish paint

Most of the cost is work you never see.

The durability of a paint job lives in the preparation. This is the work that happens before the finish paint goes on. You cannot see it in the final result, which makes it easy to remove from a low bid.

65%Surface prep & conditioning
35%Finish coats

Pressure washing, scraping, sanding, caulking, repairs, and conditioning typically require more labor than applying the final color.

The difference is often what is not on the page.

When one quote comes in thousands lower, the difference usually is not the paint. It is the work missing from the quote.

Complete scope

Elite Premium Painting

In writing
Pressure washIncluded
Scrape and sand failing paintIncluded
Caulk cracks, gaps, and jointsIncluded
Condition the whole surfaceIncluded
Finish coatsTwo, back rolled
Paint named on the quoteSherwin-Williams
Written workmanship warranty2 to 5 years by package
Contractor credentialCRC1334631
Final walkthrough with the ownerIncluded
What you are paying forThe full scope
Lowest number

The low bid

Pressure washIncluded
Scrape and sand failing paint?
Caulk cracks, gaps, and joints?
Condition the whole surface?
Finish coats?
Paint named on the quote?
Written workmanship warranty?
Contractor credential?
Final walkthrough with the owner?
What you are paying for??
Homeowner and contractor reviewing a written project scope

We can compare the quotes for you.

If you do not go with us, there are no hard feelings either way. You should know whether both quotes include the same work before you make your decision.

Shortcuts often look fine on day one.

You usually find out after the job is paid for and the finish has been through a Florida summer.

01

Rushing the second coat

Each coat needs to reach the manufacturer’s recoat time before the next goes on. Rolling over a still-wet first coat creates one heavy coat instead of two distinct coats, even if it looks acceptable when the crew leaves.

Painter maintaining a wet edge while back-rolling exterior stucco
02

Losing the wet edge

Paint dries quickly in Florida sun. A skilled crew blends each new section into the still-wet paint of the last and plans around direct afternoon heat. Miss that window and lap marks can remain visible across the wall.

Every job is done right.
You choose the paint.

You cannot get a premium quality paint job at a cheap price. Something has to be skipped. Our preparation standard stays consistent. The coating package you select determines the finish system and the workmanship warranty period stated in your written proposal.

SuperPaint

2year workmanship warranty

Written terms, coverage, and exclusions are included in the selected proposal package.

Duration

3year workmanship warranty

Written terms, coverage, and exclusions are included in the selected proposal package.

Emerald

5year workmanship warranty

Written terms, coverage, and exclusions are included in the selected proposal package.

A contractor credential you can verify.

Elite Premium Painting is a DBA of Elite Premium Home LLC, licensed and insured as a Florida Certified Residential Contractor. That gives you a business name, a state credential, a written scope, and written warranty terms you can keep.

Florida Certified Residential ContractorCRC1334631

Get your quote in writing, the same day.

Shane, the owner, walks your home with you, builds the quote on the spot, and explains what is included before he leaves. Quotes are valid for 30 days.

Serving homeowners across Lee and Collier Counties, including Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, and Lehigh Acres.