Our Values
Our Process
Estimate + Deposit
After your in-person estimate, you will receive a detailed proposal for your project. To book a spot in our schedule, we require a 25% deposit & authorization by signature to do the work described in the proposal and contract.
Color Consultation
Once you reserve your spot on your calendar, we will be in touch to schedule your in-person color consultation.
During your color consultation, we will discuss tools, resources, and review your color inspiration to narrow down your color palette.
Once we have narrowed down the colors, we will order complimentary 8" X 11" color sheets that will come straight to your mailbox!
HOA Approval (exterior only)
If you are painting the exterior of your home with us, we will provide support during the HOA approval process by contacting your HOA on your behalf, getting signatures if needed from neighbors, and submitting the colors selected.
Book your Start Date
Once you have selected your colors and they have been approved by your homeowners' association, it is time to schedule a rough start date!
The Week Before
In the week leading up to your job, you can expect phone calls to keep you updated on the estimated start date and any changes due to weather or unforeseen delays in our work schedule.
Please keep in mind that we can see all four seasons in one day in North Carolina, so we request that you understand that your start date may change slightly.
During The Job
We will let you know what time you can expect us to start work each day. We will talk with you daily about the progress of the job and any concerns so we can address those right away.
Final Walk-Through
Once all painting is complete, we will do a final walk-through together and correct any touch-ups needed before the final invoice is sent.
Step One
Estimate + Deposit
After your in-person estimate, you will receive a detailed proposal for your project. To book a spot in our schedule, we require a 25% deposit & authorization by signature to do the work described in the proposal and contract.
Step two
Color Consultation
Once you reserve your spot on your calendar, we will be in touch to schedule your in-person color consultation.
During your color consultation, we will discuss tools, resources, and review your color inspiration to narrow down your color palette.
Once we have narrowed down the colors, we will order complimentary 8" X 11" color sheets that will come straight to your mailbox!
Step three
HOA (exterior only)
If you are painting the exterior of your home with us, we will provide support during the HOA approval process by contacting your HOA on your behalf, getting signatures if needed from neighbors, and submitting the colors selected.
Step four
Book your start date
Once you have selected your colors and they have been approved by your homeowners’ association, it is time to schedule a rough start date!
Step five
The Week Before
In the week leading up to the job you can expect phone calls to keep you updated on the estimated start date and any changes due to weather or unforeseen delays in our work schedule.
Please keep in mind that we can see all four seasons in one day in North Carolina, so we request that you understand your start date may change slightly.
Step six
During the Job
We will let you know what time you can expect us to start work each day. We will talk with you daily about the progress of the job and any concerns so we can address those right away.
Step seven
Final Walk-Through
Once all painting is complete, we will do a final walk-through together and correct any touch-ups needed before the final invoice is sent.
meet the owner
Nick is a Cary native who has a background working in Residential and Commercial markets for Sherwin Williams, overseeing thousands of small to large scale projects. After a decade of growing his knowledge in the field, he realized his passions lay within sharing his expertise with homeowners and delivering an unmatched painting experience.
Oak City Coatings was founded to further help homeowners solve problems and provide solutions unique to each and every project. In turn increases customer satisfaction, long-term results, and relationships. Our primary focus is sharing industry knowledge, treating all customers with respect, integrity, and clear communication. We strive to deliver the highest quality for every one of our projects.
What others have asked...
Yes! We make sure we protect our customers by carrying the appropriate coverages for general liability and workers' compensation. We recommend using a company with worker's compensation, even if it isn't us!
We maintain a $1,000,000 general liability insurance policy on all people working on your home. With safety in mind, we will do everything we can to avoid any injuries on the job site. However, accidents can happen. We have the proper coverage so that you don’t need to worry about a thing! Our insurance policy will cover any accidents that arise.
Additionally, we have an all-inclusive Worker’s Compensation through NorGuard Insurance. Many painting companies do not have this policy, but we feel it is very important to keep our painters safe and covered. Also, it covers you (the homeowner) from any lawsuit against you and your property were someone to get hurt.
Our work is covered by an all-inclusive 2 year and 5 five warranties. If any areas are not taken care of properly, you can be sure problems will show up in those first couple of years. We stand by our work & will come out to fix any problem areas that you find.
We warranty quality work. That means we require a full power wash for exterior surfaces, all of the necessary prep work, and quality materials in order for us to back up the work. If any corners are cut, such as requesting minimal prep work to stay on a budget, you may save money in the short run but we cannot guarantee that the job will last and will not be covered under the 2 year and 5-year warranty. Full prep work is essential.
You can expect your 2-year warranty paint job to last anywhere from 6-8 years. Some customers would like a paint job that lasts longer than 6-8 years. If that is you, we recommend doing a higher quality paint such as Duration or Emerald from Sherwin Williams to give you extra protection around your home. These products come with our 5-year warranty.
In-Person Estimates typically last anywhere from thirty minutes to two hours, depending on the size of your painting project.
During this time, we will meet you at your home to discuss your specific project. We ask that you please set aside around thirty minutes at the beginning of your appointment to speak to us about your project.
For the remainder of our time at your house, we will be measuring your space to gather all the information needed to finalize your estimate. All estimates will be emailed directly to you and discussed either in person or on the phone with our team.
We make certain to remove all loose and flaking paint from all surfaces. Often, this is done by pressure washing or manually scraping. Sometimes, surfaces have to be scuffed up, abraded, profiled, or even primed to guarantee adhesion. That’s why we take our time where it counts – in the preparation.
We offer a two year guarantee on all projects. If you use a high-end paint or double coat your home, we add three years to that warranty (for a total of five years). So, if you notice an issue – small or large – please call our office. We strive to create “customers for life,” so the fact is, you can call us any time after your project has been completed!
We recommend Sherwin Williams paints because we have a lasting relationship with the brand and they produce high quality products. This means if there is ever a manufacturing defect, we can trust that Sherwin Williams will stand behind their product – and your project. However, we can use any type of paint you wish…this is your house, after all!
We ask for a 25% down payment to buy materials and solidify your spot in our schedule. The remaining 75% is not due until after the job is completed and you are completely satisfied! We accept all major credit & debit cards, checks, and money orders.
Recent Transformations
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HIGHLY recommend working with Oak City Coatings! My house needed exterior painting as well as carpentry work done on rotted siding and it looks brand new after working with Oak City Coatings.
-Emily
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AFTER
"Nick, was amazing. He took the time with me to discuss the exterior color 'grey' for my home (which looks amazing now!). I will use Oak City Coatings again! If you are wanting professional quality and good pricing for superior services, Nick is your guy! I HIGHLY recommend this company!"
-Hiedi
We look forward to seeing you on our scheduled day and time.
If you have any questions in the meantime, don't hesitate to reach out.