For property managers, HOAs and building owners
Commercial Painting in Phoenix and Scottsdale
Sonoran Building Solutions repaints and recoats offices, retail centers, multifamily communities and HOA properties across the Phoenix metro under Arizona ROC 368140. We walk every surface, phase the work around tenants and customers, and sequence paint after roof, stucco and window work so a building is painted once.
- ROC 368140
- Phased around occupants
- One licensed GC accountable
- Request a site walk
Painting a building that stays open
A commercial repaint is a scheduling problem as much as a painting problem. Tenants need access, customers need parking and entrances, and residents need to get to their doors. The painting itself is the straightforward part. The planning is what makes it run.
Sonoran Building Solutions paints exteriors and interiors for offices, retail centers, multifamily communities, HOA common areas and industrial buildings. Owner Dustin Downs ran $20 million a year of residential and commercial roofing production, and he approaches a building the same way: walk it, sequence it, assign one person to be accountable. The parent painting page covers homes, and the commercial services page covers our other commercial trades.
How a commercial project is planned
- Site walk. We photograph every elevation, entry, railing, canopy and interior area in scope.
- Condition notes. Cracked stucco, failed sealant, rusted metal and peeling coatings are logged by location.
- Phasing plan. The building is split by elevation, suite, floor or building, with the order set around access and occupants.
- Approvals. Board, HOA or landlord color requests are submitted before dates are fixed.
- Notices. Tenants and residents get written notice of what is happening and when, ahead of each phase.
- Execution with reporting. Prep, coating and walkthrough for each phase, with photo reports at milestones.
- Closeout. A package with colors, products, areas completed and documents for your records.
Surfaces and systems
| Surface | Common issue in Arizona | Typical approach |
|---|---|---|
| Stucco and masonry | Cracks, chalk, fading | Repair, wash, then elastomeric or acrylic coating |
| Metal railings and doors | Rust, UV breakdown | Remove rust, prime, finish with a metal-rated coating |
| Concrete and block | Efflorescence, hairline cracks | Clean, seal and coat to suit |
| Trim, fascia and soffits | Cracked caulk, peeling | Scrape, caulk, prime, finish |
| Interior drywall | Scuffs, traffic wear | Patch, prime, two coats in a durable sheen |
The coating is chosen per surface. A single product across a whole building is rarely right. See the table for elastomeric versus acrylic on the exterior painting page.
What moves the price
We do not publish a number for commercial work. What moves a bid:
- Total square footage and number of stories
- Access equipment needed, such as lifts or scaffolding
- Surface condition and the repairs required
- Number of phases, buildings and suites
- After-hours or weekend work to avoid disrupting operations
- Coating specification, including color count and sheen
- Whether roof, stucco or window work happens first
A simple repaint of a single-story office is a different job from a three-building multifamily community. The written bid breaks the scope into phases so you can budget by year if needed.
Arizona conditions for commercial exteriors
Sun and heat. Surface temperatures on a west wall in July can be far above air temperature. Coatings have temperature limits, so application windows matter.
Monsoon. July to September storms disrupt schedules and test every joint. Sealant and caulk work happens before paint, not after.
Dust and haboobs. Dust storms deposit grit on walls. Surfaces are washed before coating so the paint bonds.
Flat roofs and parapets. Many commercial buildings have low-slope roofs whose runoff stains the walls. The roof comes first. See foam and flat roofing.
Where commercial painting sits in the order of operations
Paint is last on a building's outside. Roof first, then stucco repair, then windows and doors, then paint. Repaint first and you pay to touch it up when the other trades arrive. Because Sonoran Building Solutions is a licensed general contractor, we can sequence all of that under one contract, or paint after your other contractors finish.
HOA and multifamily properties
Boards approve colors and want proof of license and a clear schedule. We provide the license number, the scope, the color list and the phased plan in writing, and the board decides. Residents need predictable access, so we post notices and keep walkways clear. For community-wide scopes, see HOA and multifamily exteriors.
When to request a site walk
- A property is fading, chalking or peeling and a reserve study calls for repainting
- A board or owner has approved a repaint and needs a bid
- A re-roof, window or stucco project is planned and paint needs to be timed after it
- Tenants or residents have complained about the building's condition
- You need a phased plan to spread cost over more than one budget cycle
The site walk costs nothing and you keep the written scope and bid either way.
What's included
What every commercial painting project includes
- Site walk with photos of every elevation and interior area
- Written scope by building, suite or floor with a phased schedule
- Repair and prep of stucco, metal, concrete and trim before coating
- Coating system matched to each surface
- Board or HOA color submission before scheduling
- Notice to tenants and occupants before each phase
- Photo reports at milestones
- Closeout package with colors, products and documents for your files
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Answers first
Commercial painting FAQ for Phoenix area property managers
How much does commercial painting cost in Phoenix?
We do not publish a commercial price range, because buildings vary too much. Cost moves with square footage, stories, surface condition, access equipment and the number of phases. You receive a written bid after the site walk.
Can you paint an occupied building without disrupting tenants?
Yes. We phase the work by building, suite or floor, give written notice before each phase, and plan around business hours and move-ins. Quiet and odor-aware products are available for interior phases where occupants are close.
Do you handle HOA and board approvals?
We submit the color request and any required paperwork before scheduling, and we work from the approved palette. Boards usually want a written scope, a color list and a schedule, which we provide.
What does painting an Arizona commercial building need that other markets do not?
Strong UV and summer heat shape the work. South and west faces fade and chalk first, caulk and sealant fail early, and surface temperatures limit when some coatings can go on. Monsoon storms from July to September also drive the schedule.
When should a building be painted relative to roof and window work?
After. A re-roof, window replacement or stucco repair will mark or disturb fresh paint. The order is roof, stucco, windows and doors, then paint. See commercial services.
Do you paint multifamily and apartment communities?
Yes, building by building so residents keep access to their units. We coordinate notices and schedules with the property manager. Related work is on the HOA and multifamily exteriors page.
Service area
Commercial painting in Phoenix, Scottsdale and across the Valley
Request a commercial site walk
Tell us about the property. We walk it, photograph every surface and send a written bid with a phased schedule. You keep it either way.