Tampa, FL · Hillsborough County
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Painting Cost in Tampa
"Painting companies near me" is one of the most searched phrases in Tampa for a reason — homeowners want a real, local company they can call, not a national franchise that subcontracts the actual work out. D&Co Homes is a licensed general contractor (CGC1531095) serving Hillsborough County, and we handle exterior and interior painting directly, with a written, fixed-price quote before any work starts.
Pricing generally breaks down by scope:
If you're comparing quotes and one number is dramatically lower than the rest, ask specifically what prep work is included — that's almost always where the difference lives.
Permits & HOA Rules in Tampa
If your home is governed by a homeowners' or condo association — common throughout Hillsborough County — you'll typically need color pre-approval from an architectural review committee before painting begins. This is governed by Florida Statutes Chapter 720 (homeowners' associations) and Chapter 718 (condominiums), and skipping this step can mean a fine or a forced repaint even after the work is finished.
A straightforward repaint using the same color generally does not require a permit through Hillsborough County Building Permits & Records. Any exterior work that involves stucco repair, structural surface prep, or work beyond simple painting can require its own permit.
Hillsborough County is not in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone — that only applies to Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Hillsborough County instead falls under the standard Florida Building Code Wind-Borne Debris Region, which is relevant if painting work overlaps with any window, door, or shutter replacement.
Sources: Florida Statute Chapter 720 — Homeowners' Associations, Hillsborough County Building Permits & Records
Know Who's Working In Your Home
Hillsborough County has run repeated, large-scale stings against unlicensed contractors — including a nine-month Sheriff's Office investigation that led to 118 arrests, and a follow-up undercover operation (“Operation Hot Water”) that caught 22 more unlicensed contractors advertising plumbing, electrical, roofing, and air conditioning work they weren't licensed to perform. The county now runs a dedicated online portal for residents to report suspected construction fraud.
Before hiring any painting company in Tampa, verify their license number directly at myfloridalicense.com, and ask for proof of general liability insurance — a licensed, insured painter protects you if something goes wrong mid-job.
Sources: Hillsborough County: Report Construction Fraud, FOX 13 Tampa Bay: 22 Unlicensed Contractors Busted, Operation Hot Water
Materials & Climate Considerations
Florida's combination of intense UV exposure and high humidity means not every paint that works well up north holds up here. What we prioritize on every job:
We handle all material selection as part of a fixed-price quote, matched to your home's specific sun and moisture exposure.
Common Questions
Painting cost in Tampa typically runs $2.00–$5.50 per square foot depending on scope. For a typical 2,000 sq ft home: standard-prep exterior painting runs $4,000–$7,000, heavy-prep exterior painting (stucco repair, extensive caulking) runs $7,000–$11,000, and a full interior repaint runs $5,500–$10,500. We give a written, fixed-price quote after seeing the property, not a phone estimate.
If you're in an HOA or condo association, almost always yes. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 720 and 718, associations can require pre-approval of exterior colors through an architectural review committee before painting begins.
A simple repaint using the same color generally doesn't require a permit. A color change involving stucco repair or structural surface prep can trigger a review through Hillsborough County Building Permits & Records.
It depends on scope: an interior repaint of a few rooms is the fastest and lowest-cost option, a full interior repaint with a color change is the most common project we quote, and a full exterior repaint with stucco prep is the highest tier. We give a written, fixed-price quote after seeing the property, not a phone estimate.
Search the contractor's name or license number at myfloridalicense.com. D&Co Homes' license is CGC1531095 — you can verify it there directly.
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