Straight Edge Painting

Straight Edge Painting has served Jacksonville since 2010. The company was founded by Zachary Bristol, a painter who built the business around professional standards and integrity. Zach remains active in the field and oversees the company's approach to surface preparation and quality, working alongside hand-selected painting crews.

The business handles interior and exterior painting, along with drywall services, popcorn ceiling removal, wallpaper removal, rotten wood repair and replacement, stucco repairs and replacement, and pressure washing. It holds a 4.9 rating from 257 Google reviews. Hours are 7 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week.

In Florida, painting work that is part of a larger construction project may require a licensed contractor. To verify whether a painter holds a current license and in good standing, you can search the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) licensing database at myfloridalicense.com. Use the license search tool to look up a contractor by name, license number, or city. This allows you to confirm credentials before hiring.

Jacksonville follows the Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023). Painting projects that involve structural work, drywall repair, or other modifications may require a building permit from the City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division. You can submit permits online through JaxEPICS.coj.net. The city's building office is located at 214 North Hogan Street and can be reached at 904-255-8500 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 7 AM–4 PM).

When hiring a painter, ask whether the work requires a permit under Jacksonville's code, what prep and surface preparation the estimate includes, and which materials will be used. Request proof of liability coverage and a clear written contract with a timeline and payment schedule.