Owner Doug Hershberger grew up in the painting trade alongside his father Merlin, who built the original Sarasota-area painting business over four decades ago. When homeowners call or submit an online estimate request, Doug personally visits the property. Customers describe receiving proposals so detailed that Phil Nadeau compared them favorably to "the commercial contracts I have seen at the government level." Doug walks through color options, surface conditions, and timelines before locking in pricing.
Once a project is scheduled, Hershberger Painting assigns a dedicated project manager. Vinny, Isaac, and other PMs conduct pre-work inspections, provide daily text and email updates, and perform final walkthroughs before the job is closed out. The Fine Paints of Europe certified team handles residential interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, wallpaper removal, drywall repair, and small-scale commercial work across Sarasota and Manatee counties.
The fully insured company operates from 1566 Apex Rd in Sarasota and serves communities from Anna Maria and Bradenton to Venice, Longboat Key, and Lakewood Ranch.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Vinny, Isaac, and other project managers are central to the company's process. Katelyn Heston described Vennie as the "real star of the show" who "managed the crew and the project flawlessly." Lisa Wheeler called Vinnie "attentive and very detail oriented." Each PM handles pre-work and post-work inspections, daily communication, and personal touch-ups. The assigned PM model means customers have one consistent point of contact throughout every project.
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Pricing feedback varies but trends toward competitive value. Anita Crowder found them "about 40% less than another quote I received" while still getting "100% quality work." Phil Nadeau acknowledged customers "may pay a bit more but you will get the outcome you want." Ron Walker noted their "pricing was comparable to other estimates we got." Rick C. on Yelp called it a "well priced contract" after bidding the job to five different contractors.
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Several reviews describe rapid mobilization. Richard Allen needed his entire house painted before movers arrived and Hershberger was "the only company that could do the job literally the next day," completing the house and lanai in roughly a day and a half. Dillon Lee's crew finished within two days. Katie Dixon was "worked in quickly and even right before Christmas." The company appears willing to accommodate tight deadlines when scheduling allows.
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Cleanup is one of the most consistent themes. Angela Mainstone described the crew keeping the "workspace immaculate" and called it a "white-glove painting experience." NicholasU confirmed they "leave everything very clean" across two separate projects. Steve Lykins noted "no spills or mess" and Alan Litwack reported "all premises left in clean condition." Multiple reviews confirm furniture protection and thorough post-job cleanup.
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Andrew Sutton's 1-star review alleges work was "sub contracted out to another company" and described issues with incomplete pressure washing and price changes. This stands as the only negative review among 210 Google reviews. The owner has not publicly responded to this review. In contrast, dozens of other reviews name specific in-house crew members and project managers by name, suggesting the subcontracting concern may not represent typical operations.
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Cabinet work appears frequently in reviews. Janet Degan had kitchen cabinets repainted and said it "looks like a brand new kitchen." Linde Ward described the result as "perfect" after having cabinets painted while she and her husband were away for the summer. Mike L praised Vinny's team for painting "walls and kitchen cabinets" with thorough attention to detail. Beverly Tramontelli added that the team repainted furniture throughout her house to create a cohesive look.
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The company has proven experience managing projects remotely for snowbirds and vacationing homeowners. Sue Copas had kitchen cabinets painted "while we went back to Indiana for the summer" and found the work completed seamlessly. Linde Ward, a Longboat Key snowbird, contracted cabinet painting while away and returned to find "everything was perfect." Melissa arranged her 4,100-square-foot interior paint job from long distance before her moving date.
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Customers highlight the thoroughness of the quoting process. Phil Nadeau called the contract proposal "one of the most thorough I have ever seen" at the residential level. Laurie Robson noted Doug's estimate was "very detailed" with "all the steps of the service" spelled out clearly, compared to two other contractors who only emailed bare estimates. Larry Frankel praised the "very detailed and easy to understand quote system and online invoicing."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Florida does not require a state-level painting contractor license. Hershberger Painting Inc is registered as a Florida Profit Corporation with the Florida Division of Corporations. The entity was filed on October 2, 2019, under Document No. P19000077377, with an Active status. Douglas Hershberger serves as the registered agent at 1566 Apex Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240.
-Verification Sources: Florida Division of Corporations (SunBiz)
Updated: 04-07-2026