These are the real questions from our phone calls and walkthroughs — from homeowners, board members, and property managers across Southwest Florida. If yours isn't here, ask us and it probably will be soon.
Licensing, insurance & trust
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. MORA operates under a Florida Certified General Contractor license (CGC1525491) — you can verify it on the state's DBPR license search — and we're fully insured. Certificates come with every proposal, and we'll name your association or management company as additional insured on request.
Why does a general contractor license matter for painting?
Because Florida buildings rarely need "just paint." When prep uncovers spalling concrete, failed sealants, or stucco damage, a GC license means we can repair the building properly under the same contract — not paint over the problem or hand you off to a second contractor.
Who actually shows up — employees or subs?
MORA crews, run by MORA supervision. The people who walk your property for the estimate are the same company that answers for the work afterward, at the same number: (239) 772-1302.
Money
What does painting cost here?
Exterior repaints from $6,500, whole-home interiors from $7,500, elastomeric coatings from $3.50/sq ft, sealants from $12/lf. Our full pricing guide is public, and our cost article explains what moves the number.
Is the estimate really free?
Yes — the walkthrough, the assessment, and the written proposal. No deposit conversation until you've seen a scope and a number in writing.
Why are bids for the same house so different?
Prep. A low bid usually prices one coat over unrepaired surfaces; a complete bid prices washing, crack repair, sealants, primer, and two finish coats. Ask every bidder to itemize prep and you'll watch the gap explain itself.
The work itself
What products do you use?
Premium acrylics, high-build elastomerics, and urethane sealants from major manufacturers — specified per substrate and exposure, named in your proposal, and backed by the manufacturer's warranty on top of our written workmanship warranty.
What's the difference between painting and waterproofing?
Paint decorates; waterproofing protects. In Florida's climate we combine high-build elastomeric coatings, joint sealants, and drainage-aware detailing so water stays out of the envelope — preventing spalling, rebar corrosion, and interior damage.
How long does an exterior repaint take?
A typical single-family home runs several working days: wash day, prep and repair, sealants, then finish coats. Larger homes, communities, and condominium buildings get a phased schedule in the proposal, so you know what happens on which days. Our step-by-step guide walks the whole sequence.
Do you handle HOA color approvals?
We work inside them constantly — we can provide color drawdowns and product data for your ARC submission, and for community-wide programs we build the approved scheme into the scope so every building matches it.
Do you paint interiors?
Yes — walls, ceilings, trim, doors and cabinetry in homes, and lobbies, corridors, offices, amenity spaces and garages in commercial buildings. Low-VOC products, dust control, and full protection of everything we don't paint.
Timing
When's the best time of year to paint?
Exteriors: the dry season, November through May — our seasonal guide explains why. Interiors: any month of the year.
How fast can you start?
Estimate requests get a same-day response and typically a walkthrough within 48 hours. Start dates depend on the season's backlog — one more reason the estimate is worth requesting early.
Still have a question? Ask it here — it may become the next article — or call (239) 772-1302.