Exterior Painting for HOAs and Communities in Sarasota

Start by asking the association or Architectural Review Committee for its current exterior rules. Many communities keep an approved color list. Others review each body, trim, door, and shutter color. Do not rely on the color already on your house. A previous owner may have painted it without approval, or the approved palette may have changed.

Submit samples early because ARC approvals often take weeks. Include the manufacturer, color name, color number, sheen, and the surface where each color will go. If the committee requests a physical sample, place it where light and landscaping will not hide the true color. Keep the written decision with your project records.

Grove Street Painting prepares scope letters, insurance certificates, and palette documentation for ARC submissions. That gives the committee a consistent package to review. It also reduces back-and-forth caused by missing product details or an unclear description of the work. Final approval still comes from your association, so painting should not begin until you have it in writing.

Yes, an HOA may fine a homeowner who paints without required approval, subject to the community documents and applicable rules. It may also require a color change. That can turn one repaint into two. The practical rule is simple: approval first, paint second.

Before signing a painting schedule, read the exterior standards and request the latest forms. Confirm whether approval covers only color or also sheen, trim placement, doors, and repairs. Submit the complete package, answer committee questions, and save the written approval. Give the painter the approved palette, not a photo or a verbal description.

If work has already started without approval, pause it and contact the manager or board. Document the colors and products in use. Ask what is needed to correct the record. Continuing while the issue is open can add labor and make the final fix harder.

A multi-building project needs a sequence that residents can understand. Phased scheduling lets the crew finish one area before opening another. The plan should identify building order, access needs, color placement, common areas, and who can approve a field decision. Residents should know when to move vehicles, clear patios, or secure pets.

Consistency depends on more than ordering the same paint. Crews need the same prep standard, primer rules, application method, and finish schedule across every building. Rushed prep can leave chalk, failed caulk, or loose coating under a fresh topcoat. Skipped primer can create uneven adhesion and color. Written checkpoints help keep the standard steady from the first phase to the last.

Grove Street Painting is owner-operated by Desmond Landry, a second generation craftsman with more than 20 years of residential painting experience. The company has served Sarasota since 2018 and carries $2 million in liability insurance. Boards can request insurance documentation for their records.

The coating choice should also be written into the proposal. Sherwin-Williams Duration is the standard exterior paint, and Benjamin Moore Aura is available as an upgrade. Elastomeric masonry primers are used for stucco where the surface condition calls for them. The written workmanship warranty is 5 years with SuperPaint and 10 years with Duration or Emerald. That keeps warranty terms tied to the coating system you approve.

A useful HOA painting quote should make the next decision easier. It should show the prep, surfaces, products, phases, color responsibilities, and warranty terms in plain language. That protects the board, the manager, and each homeowner from assumptions that can become change orders or delays.

Grove Street Painting serves Sarasota and nearby communities in Sarasota and Manatee counties, including Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Bird Key, Lakewood Ranch, and Bradenton. If you are planning a community project or an approved repaint for one home, request a free quote. Bring the HOA standards or approved palette if you have them. The scope can then be built around the property, the rules, and the coating system.