When homeowners call or submit a contact form, owner Zachary Bristol responds personally, often the same day. Zach schedules on-site consultations where he walks through the project scope, discusses surface preparation needs, and helps with color selection. Before customers even commit, a detailed proposal packet arrives at their door explaining services, products, and what to expect from the project team.
Straight Edge Painting LLC has served Greater Jacksonville since 2010, handling interior and exterior residential painting along with stucco repair, drywall repair, cabinet painting, deck staining, pressure washing, and wallpaper removal. Lead painters Paul and Miguel run job sites while Zach oversees scheduling and quality across all active projects. The hand-selected crew arrives in fully equipped professional work vans, staying onsite throughout each project until customers approve the finished results.
The fully insured team carries $2,000,000 in aggregate liability and $1,000,000 in workers' compensation coverage. Based in Jacksonville, they serve Mandarin, Riverside, San Marco, Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Augustine, and surrounding communities throughout Duval, St. Johns, and Clay counties.
Updated: 04-15-2026
Zach's communication stands out in review after review. Robert Hersey describes him as "extremely communicative throughout the entire project, from sending the quote to answering questions and providing recommendations." Wendy Campbell adds that Zach "communicated extensively and kept me apprised of every step." Matthew Campioni on Yelp echoes this, noting Zach "communicated clearly each step of the process." Daily updates appear to be standard practice.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
These two painters appear consistently across years of reviews, indicating long-term crew stability. Tony Daning calls Miguel "the most respectful, detailed and hard-working contractor yet." Elizabeth O'Brien, a three-time customer, confirms "Paul and Miguel do exceptional work and are on time and very courteous." Connie N praises the trio together, noting "Zach, Paul and Miguel did an amazing job."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Seven of 47 recent reviewers identify themselves as repeat customers. Diane Parker returned for a second project, praising that "their quality of work is outstanding!!" Elizabeth O'Brien has hired them three times across two homes. Kathy MacLean has used them for "several paint projects over the past 10 years." Tom Taylor, another repeat client, notes Zach "personally oversees the projects and assigns a crew that stays onsite."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Jordan Murphy, who hired Straight Edge over five other companies, describes the crew "painstakingly applied rust inhibitor and caulk to every nail and screw hole" before rolling the entire exterior by hand rather than spraying. Joy McGill confirms the team "repaired wood rot, cleaned everything up, calked all gaps and applied two coats of paint." Frances Musgrove reports five coats on damaged stucco areas. The preparation process is extensive and documented across reviews.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Several reviewers share their experience gathering competitive bids. Tony Daning received four quotes and found Zach "by far the most knowledgeable, professional and upfront on the scope of work." Wendy Campbell compared three separate estimates before choosing Straight Edge. Jacqueline P. found the exterior repaint was "a lot cheaper than new siding." Multiple reviewers describe pricing as "fair," "reasonable," and competitive for the quality delivered.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Customers describe extras that other painting companies skip. Louis Luscher reports the crew "moved all of the furniture and pictures and replaced everything exactly as they found it" and even "cleaned the mirrors and vacuumed the rug." Robert Hersey notes Paul and Miguel "rehung my diplomas and floating shelves." Jackie and Ed recall Zach sending his handyman to fix soft-close cabinet drawers after a painting project, going well beyond the original scope.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Wendy Campbell, a beachfront homeowner, chose Straight Edge for a major color change on a 14-year-old home facing "extreme wear-and-tear." She describes receiving a detailed proposal packet and calls the entire experience "absolutely amazing." Frances Musgrove hired them after water damage, reporting the team applied "2 coats on walls and trim and 5 coats on repaired areas" of stucco. The company uses premium weather-resistant materials suited for Florida's humidity, UV, and salt air exposure.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Florida does not require a state-level painting contractor license. Jacksonville/Duval County requires a contractor license for painting under specialty trades. Straight Edge Painting LLC holds City of Jacksonville Contractor License No. 198987, as documented in their BBB profile. The business is registered as a Florida Limited Liability Company, STRAIGHT EDGE PAINTING LLC, Entity No. L11000072971, filed 6/23/2011, with Active status. The registered manager is Zachary Bristol II.
-Verification Sources: BBB profile, Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), City of Jacksonville Regulatory Compliance
Updated: 04-15-2026