City Painters Group has worked with general contractors and project managers across Southwestern Ontario, delivering commercial painting scopes on schedule and to specification. This page answers the most common tender, safety, scheduling, and execution questions we receive when our bids are under review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Working With General Contractors
Do you work as a subcontractor for general contractors?
Yes. A large portion of our commercial painting work is completed as a subcontractor for general contractors across Southwestern Ontario. We are familiar with GC-led project structures, site supervision, documentation requirements, and construction schedules.
Do you have experience on GC-led commercial builds and renovations?
Yes. We regularly work on new construction and renovation projects under general contractors, coordinating with site supervisors, project managers, and other trades throughout the project lifecycle.
Can you price projects from tender documents?
Yes. We prepare commercial painting bids from tender packages including drawings, finish schedules, and specifications. We can also review partial scopes or defined painting packages when required.
Do your bids clearly define scope, inclusions, and exclusions?
Yes. Our bids clearly outline the scope of work, assumptions, inclusions, and exclusions to reduce ambiguity and avoid issues during construction.
Can you review specifications and follow approved paint systems?
Yes. We follow specification-defined paint systems and approved product lists unless substitutions are requested and approved through the proper process.
Scheduling & Project Execution
Can you meet tight construction schedules?
Yes. We are experienced working within compressed commercial timelines. Crew size, shift scheduling, and phasing can be adjusted to meet milestone dates and turnover requirements.
Are you able to scale crew size if schedules change?
Yes. We can scale crew size based on project needs, schedule acceleration, or phased turnovers to maintain progress and meet deadlines.
Do you work evenings, nights, or weekends?
Yes. We offer after-hours, overnight, and weekend painting when required to align with construction schedules or reduce disruption to operations.
Can you work on phased projects or partial turnovers?
Yes. We regularly complete phased painting scopes across multiple areas, floors, or turnover stages, especially in retail, institutional, and multi-tenant buildings.
Do you coordinate with other trades on site?
Yes. We coordinate closely with flooring, electrical, mechanical, millwork, and finishing trades to avoid conflicts and rework.
Do you attend site meetings and walkthroughs?
Yes. We can attend site meetings, pre-construction meetings, coordination walkthroughs, and deficiency reviews when required.
Safety, Insurance & Compliance
Are you insured and WSIB compliant in Ontario?
Yes. We carry commercial liability insurance and maintain active WSIB coverage. Documentation can be provided upon request for general contractors and owners.
Do you follow commercial job site safety requirements?
Yes. We follow standard commercial site safety protocols, including PPE usage, lift safety, and fall protection. We also comply with site-specific safety rules established by the GC or owner.
Do your crews have experience on active construction sites?
Yes. Our crews are experienced working on active commercial construction sites and understand access control, safety coordination, and site conduct expectations.
Scope, Preparation & Coatings
What types of commercial buildings do you paint?
We paint offices, warehouses, factories, retail spaces, big box stores, institutional buildings, and other commercial and industrial facilities.
Do you handle large commercial painting projects?
Yes. We are equipped to handle large-scale commercial painting scopes and multi-area projects, with the ability to allocate crews accordingly.
Do you provide surface preparation and minor repairs?
Yes. Proper surface preparation is part of our process and may include cleaning, sanding, patching, caulking, and minor drywall repairs as required.
What types of paint and coatings do you use?
We use professional-grade commercial coatings selected based on durability, environment, and specification requirements. Industrial and specialty coatings can be supported depending on scope.
Do you offer industrial or specialty coatings?
Yes. We can review and apply industrial or specialty coating systems when specified as part of the project documents.
Occupied & Operational Spaces
Can you work in occupied commercial buildings?
Yes. We frequently paint in occupied buildings and plan work zones, scheduling, and access to minimize disruption to staff, tenants, or customers.
How do you manage dust, odor, and disruption?
We sequence work, use proper containment methods, and coordinate scheduling to reduce impact on building operations.
Quality Control & Closeout
How do you ensure consistent quality across large projects?
We use standardized preparation and application processes, experienced crew leads, and quality checklists to maintain consistent results across all areas.
How do you handle deficiencies and touch-ups?
Deficiencies and touch-ups are addressed promptly and coordinated with site management to support timely project closeout.
Do you provide closeout documentation if required?
Yes. When specified, we can provide product information and related documentation needed for closeout packages.
How do you handle change orders or scope changes?
Scope changes are documented and priced clearly before proceeding whenever possible. We communicate impacts to cost and schedule so expectations remain clear.
Pricing & Quoting
How is a commercial painting project priced?
Pricing is based on surface area, condition, access requirements, coating systems, scheduling constraints, and overall project complexity.
Do you recommend site visits before finalizing pricing?
Yes. Site visits help confirm conditions, access, and scope details and are recommended whenever possible for accurate pricing.
Service Area
Which areas do you serve?
We provide commercial painting services throughout Southwestern Ontario, including London, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Hamilton, and surrounding areas. Larger projects may allow for extended travel.
Getting Started
How do we request a commercial painting quote?
Quotes can be requested through our contact page or by phone.
Why Ontario’s Top Brands Choose Us
300+
Projects Completed
$30M+
In Facilities Painted
98%
Repeat Clients
1000+
Environments Transformed

