Comparing Blankenship Painting and Precision Paint Experts

Considering a Blankenship Painting alternative? Read the warranties closely

In North Central Florida, Blankenship Painting is among the companies homeowners sometimes compare with Precision Paint Experts. We don't speak to any other business's policies — that's for you to ask them directly. This page is about one document that often gets skimmed: the written painting warranty.

Two warranties with the same number of years can protect you very differently. One may cover peeling and blistering on every surface; another may cover only the siding body. One may be transferable to the next owner; another may end at sale. The details live in the fine print, so request the actual wording from every bidder before you decide.

Workmanship coverage versus product coverage

Most painting jobs involve two separate promises. A workmanship warranty comes from the contractor and addresses how the job was done — prep, application, adhesion. A manufacturer paint warranty comes from the coating maker and addresses the product itself. They aren't interchangeable, and claims under each work differently.

When comparing, write down for each company: who issues the warranty, how long it runs, which surfaces it includes, and what you'd need to do to make a claim. If any of those answers is verbal only, ask for it on paper.

Also check whether coverage starts at completion or at final payment, and whether it passes to a buyer if you sell. A painting warranty comparison that leaves out transferability can miss real value for anyone who might move within a few years. Note, too, whether touch-ups under warranty include labor, materials or both.

Common exclusions to look for

Exclusions aren't a red flag by themselves; every reasonable warranty has some. Florida conditions make certain ones especially common, and knowing them helps you compare honestly.

• Horizontal surfaces such as decks, rails and steps that see foot traffic and standing water
• Damage from moisture intrusion, roof leaks or irrigation hitting walls
• Wood rot or substrate failure that existed before painting
• Normal fading and chalking over time
• Mildew growth, which depends heavily on shade and maintenance

What our warranty includes

Precision Paint Experts provides a written workmanship warranty of up to 10 years on exterior projects, plus whatever product warranty the manufacturer offers on the coatings used. We also stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee. Specific terms for your project are spelled out in writing so there's nothing to interpret later.

We're licensed and insured in Florida, and a certificate of insurance is provided before work begins. Our estimates are free, written and itemized, with a walkthrough typically arranged within 48 hours and the quote usually ready a business day after. Read about our exterior painting process, the prep that supports a long warranty, or get to know us on the about page.