- Rating
- 5.0 / 5.0 from 17 reviews
- Open
- 6 days a week
- Website
- freemanfaux.com/
- Service area
- West Palm Beach
- Phone
- (561) 248-1740
About
Z. Freeman Decorative Painting, Inc. holds state license number U-20918 and serves West Palm Beach. The business has a 5.0 rating from 17 reviews on Google and is open Monday through Friday 8 AM–5 PM, Saturday 8 AM–12 PM. Call (561) 248-1740 or visit http://freemanfaux.com/ to request a consultation.
Service Area
Serving West Palm Beach.
Hiring a Painter in West Palm Beach, Florida
In Florida, painters who contract for work must hold a license issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Before hiring any painter, verify their license by searching the official DBPR database at myfloridalicense.com. You can search by the contractor's name, license number, city, or license type to confirm their credential is active and in good standing.
Florida recognizes two main categories of licensed contractors: certified contractors, who hold statewide credentials and can work anywhere in the state, and registered contractors, who are licensed for specific jurisdictions only. When you call a painter, ask whether their license is certified or registered for your area. The license number itself will tell you the category—certified licenses start with the letter C, registered licenses with R.
While Florida building codes apply to painting work, homeowners should ask their painter whether local permits are required for the job scope and whether the contractor is familiar with West Palm Beach permit rules. Many interior and decorative projects fall outside permit requirements, but the painter should clarify this upfront so there are no surprises during the project.
How do I verify a painter's Florida license?
Go to myfloridalicense.com and use the license search tool. You can search by the contractor's name, license number, city, or license type. The official database shows whether the license is active and in good standing. [1, 2]
What is the difference between a certified and registered contractor license?
A certified contractor holds a statewide license and can contract anywhere in Florida. A registered contractor is licensed only for the specific jurisdiction where they registered and cannot work in other areas. Certified licenses have occupation codes starting with C; registered licenses start with R. [1]
Do I need a permit for interior painting in West Palm Beach?
Permit requirements depend on the project scope. Ask your painter whether a permit is needed for your specific job and whether they are familiar with West Palm Beach requirements. Many decorative and interior projects do not require permits, but the contractor should confirm this. [3, 4]
What should I ask a painter before hiring?
Verify their Florida license using the DBPR database, confirm whether it is certified or registered for your area, and ask whether your project requires a local permit and whether they understand West Palm Beach building code rules. [1, 2, 3]
Where is the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board?
The board is part of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. You can contact them at 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee FL 32399, or call 850.487.1395 with questions about contractor licensing. [1]
Sources
- Florida DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board (read 2026-09-20)
- Florida DBPR — license search (read 2026-09-20)
- Florida Building Code Online (BCIS) (read 2026-09-20)
- Florida Building Code — FAQ (read 2026-09-20)
Contact Information
Business Hours
| Tuesday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8 AM – 5 PM |