Sarasota comparison
Grove Street Painting vs CertaPro Sarasota
Sarasota homeowners compare us to CertaPro every week. Use this breakdown to understand the differences in ownership, accountability, and warranties before you pick a partner for your home or HOA.
Where Grove Street Outperforms Certapro
| Factor | Grove Street Painting | CertaPro Sarasota Franchise |
|---|---|---|
| Project leadership | Owner Desmond Landry onsite for kickoff, punch, and final inspection with daily recap emails. | Franchise production manager rotates between multiple jobs and communicates through regional support lines. |
| Crew makeup | Background checked Sarasota crews, same team from prep through final walkthrough, zero subcontractor handoff. | Franchise subcontract crews that change per project. Skill level and cleanup standards vary by subcontractor. |
| Warranty and guarantees | Five service guarantees plus lifetime interior touchups and a 10 year exterior workmanship warranty documented with photos. | Two year labor warranty with franchise discretion. No lifetime interior touchups or nightly cleanup guarantee. |
| Communication | Daily updates, shared photo log, and direct text access to the owner for schedule shifts or design questions. | Call center scheduling and periodic status calls. Onsite crew lead manages questions as time allows. |
| Materials and prep | Sherwin Williams Duration, Emerald, Benjamin Moore Aura, Renner varnish with mineral deposit washing and elastomeric repair on coastal exteriors. | Product mix depends on subcontractor preference. Coastal prep varies and may exclude mineral deposit removal or elastomeric routing. |
| Documentation | Proposal, schedule, daily recaps, and warranty delivered in one digital packet for HOA and insurance records. | Estimate and invoice supplied. Homeowner tracks photos or approvals independently. |
Proof That Sarasota Homeowners Notice
Google rating
Grove Street: 5.0 (59 Sarasota reviews)
CertaPro: 4.5 statewide average
Service guarantees
Grove Street: 5 guarantees + lifetime interior touchups
CertaPro: 2 year limited warranty
Nightly cleanup
Grove Street: Zero Mess Guarantee with photos every evening
CertaPro: Cleanup varies by subcontract crew
Concierge access expertise
Grove Street: Yes - downtown condos, Longboat estates
CertaPro: Varies by franchise experience
Why Sarasota Chooses Grove Street Painting
Local oversight, premium prep, and guarantees you can enforce.
Hyperlocal Sarasota focus
We only serve Sarasota and the barrier islands. That focus means we know every HOA board, concierge desk, and coastal prep requirement by name.
Owner accountability
You work directly with Desmond Landry. No franchise shuffle, no unanswered calls, and no surprises on production day.
Proof driven process
Every project includes before and afters, moisture readings, and product data sheets so warranties and insurance claims stay clear.
Five core guarantees
Zero Mess Guarantee, Fixed Price Promise, On Time Completion, Quality Inspection, and Premium Materials coverage apply to every Sarasota job.
Need to see how our approach ties into specific services? Review our [Exterior Painting Sarasota](/services/exterior-painting-sarasota) breakdown, explore [Interior Painters Sarasota](/interior-painters-sarasota), and visit the [Painting Company Sarasota](/painting-company-sarasota) compact page for a fast summary of our guarantees.
When HOAs compare proposals, they choose partners that can supply insurance certificates, nightly recaps, and verifiable warranties. We deliver all three. National franchises rely on rotating subcontractors who often lack those safeguards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grove Street Painting more expensive than CertaPro? +
We invest more time in prep, documentation, and cleanup, so line items may price higher. Sarasota homeowners choose us because the finish lasts longer and requires zero babysitting.
Do you work on the same schedule as national franchises? +
Yes. We operate multiple Sarasota crews and hold emergency slots for weather shuffles. The difference is that your slot is managed by the owner instead of a regional scheduler.
Can you match or beat franchise warranties? +
Absolutely. Interiors receive lifetime touchups, exteriors earn a documented 10 year workmanship warranty, and our guarantees cover cleanup, pricing, timelines, and materials.
How do you handle large HOA or condo projects? +
We provide compliance packets, insurance certificates, and detailed communication plans for boards and concierge teams. Our crews have active relationships with Sarasota HOAs that national franchises struggle to maintain.
What if I already received a CertaPro estimate? +
Share it with us. We will break down the scope, show gaps in prep or warranty coverage, and provide a Sarasota specific plan that keeps your property protected longer.
Ready to compare proposals line by line?
Send us your Sarasota painting estimate. We will highlight gaps in prep, warranties, and cleanup, then deliver a fixed price plan backed by five guarantees.