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Your building’s exterior is working 24/7 to represent your business. When it looks fresh, maintained, and professional, customers notice before they even walk through your door. A quality paint job does more than improve appearance—it protects your building from Michigan’s harsh weather and extends the life of your exterior surfaces.
The right commercial exterior painting eliminates the headaches that come with peeling, fading, or cracking paint. You get a building that looks professional year-round, attracts more foot traffic, and requires fewer touch-ups down the road. That means less disruption to your operations and more money staying in your pocket.
When your exterior paint is done right the first time, you’re not dealing with callbacks, warranty issues, or surprise costs that pop up months later. You get predictable maintenance schedules and a building that maintains its curb appeal through Michigan’s weather extremes.
Legends Construction brings over a decade of painting experience to every commercial project in Southfield. We’ve been providing quality painting services across Michigan, building a reputation on two simple principles: exceptional workmanship and competitive pricing.
What sets us apart is our straightforward approach to commercial painting. No surprise costs, no cutting corners, and no leaving you to deal with problems months later. We understand that business owners in Southfield need contractors who show up when promised, work efficiently, and deliver results that last.
Our goal is simple: make every customer so satisfied with the quality and service that they become repeat clients. That’s how we’ve built our business over the past ten years, and it’s why Southfield business owners trust us with their commercial exterior painting projects.
The process starts with a thorough assessment of your building’s exterior surfaces. We examine the current paint condition, identify any areas needing repair, and measure the scope of work. This upfront evaluation ensures accurate pricing with no surprises later.
Next comes surface preparation—the foundation of any long-lasting paint job. This includes power washing, scraping loose paint, filling cracks, and priming surfaces as needed. Proper prep work is what separates paint jobs that last from those that fail within a year or two.
The painting phase uses high-quality materials designed for Michigan’s climate. We apply paint systematically, ensuring even coverage and clean lines. Weather conditions are monitored throughout the project to ensure optimal application conditions. The final step includes a walkthrough to ensure every detail meets our standards and your expectations.
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Every commercial exterior painting project includes comprehensive surface preparation, high-quality paint application, and detailed cleanup. We handle everything from initial power washing to final touch-ups, ensuring your business can operate normally throughout the process.
Southfield’s commercial buildings face unique challenges from Michigan’s weather patterns. Winter freeze-thaw cycles, summer heat, and seasonal moisture can take a toll on exterior paint. That’s why we use premium paints specifically formulated for Michigan’s climate—products that resist fading, cracking, and peeling longer than standard paints.
The service also includes protection for your landscaping, signage, and adjacent surfaces during the painting process. We coordinate timing to minimize disruption to your business operations, often working around your schedule to ensure customer access remains uninterrupted. You get a complete service that protects both your building and your business operations.
Commercial exterior painting in Southfield typically costs between $2-6 per square foot, depending on your building’s size, surface condition, and paint requirements. Several factors influence the final price: the amount of prep work needed, paint quality selected, and accessibility of surfaces to be painted.
Buildings requiring extensive surface repairs or multiple coats will cost more than those in good condition needing only a refresh. The type of paint matters too—premium paints designed for Michigan’s harsh weather cost more upfront but last longer, reducing your long-term maintenance costs. Most Southfield commercial projects range from $5,000 to $18,000, but the only way to get accurate pricing is through an on-site evaluation of your specific building.
Most commercial exterior painting projects in Southfield take 3-10 business days, depending on building size and weather conditions. Single-story buildings under 5,000 square feet often finish in 3-5 days, while larger multi-story buildings may require 1-2 weeks.
Weather plays a significant role in project timing. Rain, extreme temperatures, or high humidity can delay work since proper paint application requires specific conditions. That’s why we plan projects during Michigan’s optimal painting season (late spring through early fall) and build weather contingencies into our schedules. We’ll provide a realistic timeline during your estimate that accounts for both your building’s specifics and seasonal weather patterns.
Michigan’s climate demands high-quality exterior paints with superior adhesion and weather resistance. Acrylic latex paints perform best in this region because they expand and contract with temperature changes without cracking. These paints also resist fading from UV exposure and handle moisture better than oil-based alternatives.
For commercial buildings, look for paints with fade-resistant pigments and mildew resistance—both crucial for Michigan’s humid summers and harsh winters. Premium paint lines from major manufacturers offer 15-25 year warranties when properly applied, making them cost-effective despite higher upfront costs. The key is matching paint type to your building’s surface material (wood, metal, concrete, etc.) and exposure conditions.
Most commercial buildings in Southfield need exterior repainting every 5-8 years, though Michigan’s harsh climate can shorten this timeline to 4-6 years for buildings with significant weather exposure. The frequency depends on several factors: paint quality used, surface preparation during the last paint job, and your building’s orientation to sun and weather.
Buildings facing south or west get more UV exposure and may need repainting sooner. Similarly, surfaces that weren’t properly prepared during the previous paint job will fail faster. Regular maintenance like power washing and prompt repair of small issues can extend paint life. Watch for signs like chalking, fading, peeling, or cracking—these indicate it’s time to start planning your next paint project.
Yes, we work around your business schedule to minimize operational disruption. This often means starting work early in the morning, working evenings or weekends, or painting sections of the building while keeping main entrances accessible to customers.
The key is planning and communication. During the estimate process, we discuss your business hours, peak customer times, and any special requirements. We’ll develop a work schedule that maintains customer access while completing the project efficiently. We also protect landscaping, signage, and walkways to ensure your business presents a professional appearance throughout the painting process. Some minor inconvenience is inevitable, but we minimize disruption through careful planning and execution.
We provide warranties on both materials and workmanship, typically ranging from 2-5 years depending on paint quality and application conditions. These warranties cover issues like premature peeling, excessive fading, or application defects—but not normal wear from weather exposure.
Material warranties come from paint manufacturers and can extend 15-25 years for premium products when applied according to specifications. Our workmanship warranties cover the application process and typically last 2-3 years. We provide written warranties and have been in business long enough to honor them. Ask about our warranty terms during the estimate process and get all warranty information in writing before work begins.
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