Little River Contractors provides commercial painting in Richmond, VA for offices, retail stores, restaurants, medical suites, churches, and rental properties. We bring the same careful prep and premium Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams products we use in homes, with a plan built around your business so customers and staff are disrupted as little as possible.
Request a free commercial estimate or call 804-908-3700.
Why Commercial Painting Is Different
A business cannot shut down for a week because the walls need paint. Commercial painting has to be planned around operating hours, foot traffic, safety, and odor. Surfaces also take far more abuse than a typical home: carts, chairs, doors, and constant cleaning. That means choosing the right coating for each surface matters as much as how it is applied.
Our job is to make your space look sharp, hold up to daily use, and get the work done with a clear schedule you can plan around.
Commercial Spaces We Paint
- Offices and professional suites
- Retail stores and showrooms
- Restaurants and cafes
- Medical and dental offices
- Churches and community buildings
- Apartment units, rental homes, and common areas
- Small commercial building exteriors, trim, and doors
Our Commercial Painting Process
- Site walk and estimate. We review the space, surfaces, access, and your operating hours, then send a clear, written estimate within 48 hours.
- Scheduling plan. We agree on a schedule and sequence, including phased work by area, so your business can keep running.
- Protection. We cover floors, fixtures, furniture, and equipment, and keep work zones tidy and safe.
- Surface prep. We clean, patch, sand, caulk, and prime so the finish bonds and lasts.
- Application. We apply durable, low-odor coatings suited to each surface and traffic level.
- Cleanup and walkthrough. We clean up daily, then walk the finished space with you and handle any touch-ups before we leave.
What’s Included
- Written, line-item estimate and project schedule
- Protection of floors, furniture, fixtures, and equipment
- Patching, sanding, caulking, and priming
- Premium Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams coatings
- Low-VOC options for occupied spaces
- Walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and door frames
- Daily cleanup and a final walkthrough
- One-year labor warranty
Durable, Low-Odor Coatings
We recommend scrubbable, washable finishes for high-traffic walls and corridors, harder enamels for doors and trim, and mildew-resistant products for restrooms and kitchens. For occupied offices, clinics, and restaurants we can use low-VOC products, including Benjamin Moore’s Green Promise line, to keep odor to a minimum. We will explain each recommendation and the cost difference, so there are no surprises.
Why Businesses Choose Little River Contractors
- 23+ years in the Richmond area. Family-owned, headquartered in Henrico, and serving the metro since 2003.
- Licensed and fully insured. General liability and workers’ comp on every job. Certificates of insurance available on request.
- BBB accredited and PCA member. We are a member of the Painting Contractors Association.
- EPA Lead-Safe certified. Important for older buildings built before 1978.
- You deal with the owner. John Ribeiro works on or supervises every project.
- More than paint. Our crew also handles drywall repair and carpentry and trim repair, so the surfaces are right before the paint goes on.
Service Areas
We paint commercial spaces across the Richmond metro, including Richmond, Henrico, Short Pump, Glen Allen, The Fan, Jackson Ward, Church Hill, Chester, Ashland, and Hanover County.
Commercial Painting FAQs
Can you paint without shutting down my business?
In most cases, yes. We plan the work in phases by area and agree on a schedule with you up front so customers and staff can keep using the space.
How long does a commercial painting project take?
It depends on the size of the space, ceiling heights, surface condition, and scheduling limits. A small office or storefront may take a few days. We give you a clear timeline with the estimate.
Do you use low-odor paint?
Yes. We offer low-VOC products for occupied spaces such as offices, clinics, and restaurants, and we ventilate while we work.
Are you licensed and insured for commercial work?
Yes. We are licensed and carry general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. We can provide a certificate of insurance for your property manager or landlord.
Do you paint rental units between tenants?
Yes. We help property owners and managers turn units quickly with clean, durable finishes and any needed drywall or trim repairs.
How much does commercial painting cost?
Pricing depends on square footage, surfaces, prep needs, coatings, and scheduling. After a site walk, you get a free, written, line-item estimate.
Request a Free Commercial Painting Estimate
Give your business a clean, professional look that lasts. Call Little River Contractors at 804-908-3700 or request a free estimate. You will get a clear, written quote within 48 hours.