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Commercial Painting in New London

Compare 9 commercial painting contractors in New London. What the work involves, what to check before hiring, and how our rankings are built.

Commercial painting covers interior and exterior work on offices, retail storefronts, restaurants, warehouses, apartment buildings, and other properties where a business or landlord is the client rather than a homeowner. In New London that ranges from repainting a storefront on the water to touching up a multi-unit apartment building or coating a warehouse floor and walls between tenants. The scope is usually bigger than a residential job, the surfaces are more varied (drywall, block, metal siding, concrete), and the work often has to happen around a tenant's operating hours, which is where scheduling and crew size start to matter as much as paint quality.

What the work usually includes

  • Surface prep: pressure washing, scraping, sanding, patching drywall or stucco, and priming bare or damaged areas
  • Interior repaints of offices, common areas, hallways, and units between tenants
  • Exterior repaints of siding, trim, stucco, or masonry, including caulking and minor rot repair
  • Specialty coatings, such as epoxy for warehouse or garage floors, fire-rated paint, or graffiti-resistant finishes
  • Line striping and signage prep for parking lots and loading areas

What to check before you hire

  • Commercial experience specifically: a crew that's good at houses isn't automatically set up for a 20,000 sq ft office building or the liability that comes with it
  • Insurance and licensing: ask for proof of general liability and workers' comp before anyone sets foot on the property, not after
  • Written scope and timeline: how many coats, what prep is included, and how they'll work around your business hours or tenants
  • References from similar jobs: a property manager or business owner who can speak to how the crew handled a live building, not just a finished photo
  • Warranty terms: what's covered if paint peels or fades early, and for how long

We track 9 commercial painting businesses serving New London and score them on factors like review consistency, responsiveness, and how well they handle the specifics of commercial jobs (scheduling, scale, and communication with property managers). See the full breakdown and how each business stacks up in the ranked guide to New London painters. For a plain explanation of how we calculate those scores, read our methodology.

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All commercial painting in New London, ranked by score and relevance

9 businesses, scored on recent reviews. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is commercial painting, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist.

Prime Auto Painting
#1
77 low data

Prime Auto Painting

5.0(29)✓ Google-verified

Prime Auto Painting in New London delivers consistently flawless auto body and paint work, with every review praising precise color matching, fair prices, and fast service. Jose and Dave's team handle everything from accident repairs to custom work, earning trust from customers across southeastern Connecticut.

Interior PaintingExterior PaintingLicensed & Insured
Ring's End
#2
76 low data

Ring's End

4.8(37)✓ Google-verified

Ring's End is a paint and supply retailer in New London where most customers report knowledgeable, welcoming staff and broad inventory. One past customer noted being treated dismissively in person and sold an unsuitable product, suggesting the experience can depend on who helps you and how much you're spending.

Epoxy & Floor CoatingWallpaper InstallationCommercial Painting
CCV Painting
#3
75 low data

CCV Painting

5.0(23)✓ Google-verified

All 23 reviews award five stars. Customers consistently praise Carlos and his crew for precise trim work, reliable scheduling, and leaving spaces spotless. Multiple repeat clients and regional projects (Westerly, RI) confirm durable results and competitive pricing across interior, exterior, and epoxy work.

Epoxy & Floor CoatingCabinet Refinishing & RepaintingPressure Washing / Prep Work
Eastern CT Property Services
#4
68 low data

Eastern CT Property Services

5.0(2)✓ Google-verified

Both reviewers praise speed, responsiveness, and good-value work. Evidence is limited to two five-star reviews without specific detail on services performed.

Interior PaintingExterior PaintingCommercial Painting
Mucciarone Painting & Property Services
#5
59 low data

Mucciarone Painting & Property Services

5.0(6)✓ Google-verified

All six reviews are five-star. Customers consistently praise Bobby and his team for skilled work, prompt service, and willingness to adapt to last-minute requests. Reviews highlight quality materials, clean finished results, and careful color choices on interior and exterior projects including wood refinishing and specialty work like window glazing and fireplace finishing.

Cabinet Refinishing & RepaintingInterior PaintingExterior Painting

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Lou's Moving Cleaning & Handyman
#6
51 low data

Lou's Moving Cleaning & Handyman

3.8(16)

Five-star reviews praise Lou's for affordable moving, interior painting, and handyman work across the New London area. However, significant one-star complaints describe job cancellations, ghosting, and miscommunication about service scope, with reviewers reporting the owner failed to show or answer calls.

Interior PaintingExterior PaintingLicensed & Insured
Northeast Painting
#7
48 low data

Northeast Painting

5.0(3)✓ Google-verified

Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Interior PaintingExterior PaintingCommercial Painting
Painters
#8
21 low data

Painters

No rating yet

Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Interior PaintingExterior PaintingLicensed & Insured
HP
#9
17 low data

Harbour Painting

No rating yet

Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Interior PaintingExterior PaintingLicensed & Insured

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Common questions about commercial painting

How much does commercial painting cost in New London?
It depends heavily on square footage, surface condition, and whether it's interior or exterior. A straightforward interior repaint of an office or retail space typically runs on a per-square-foot basis once you factor in prep and two coats, while exterior work on a full building costs more due to scaffolding, weather delays, and heavier prep. Get at least two or three itemized quotes rather than comparing single numbers, since what's included in prep and cleanup varies a lot between contractors.
How often does a commercial building need to be repainted?
Interior spaces with normal foot traffic usually need a refresh every 3 to 5 years, sooner in high-traffic areas like lobbies and hallways. Exteriors in a coastal climate like New London's, with salt air and humidity, often need attention every 5 to 7 years, sometimes less for wood siding or trim that takes the brunt of the weather.
What should I expect during a commercial painting job?
Expect a walkthrough and written estimate first, then a schedule that's built around your operating hours (early mornings, evenings, or weekends for occupied buildings). Good crews protect flooring and fixtures, seal off work areas from tenants or customers, and do a final walkthrough with you to check coverage and touch-ups before calling it done.
How do I judge the quality of a commercial paint job?
Look closely at cut lines where wall meets trim or ceiling, check for even coverage with no roller marks or thin spots, and run a hand along patched areas to feel for smoothness. Peeling or bubbling within the first year usually points to skipped prep, which is why a warranty on workmanship (not just the paint manufacturer's warranty) is worth asking about upfront.

Last updated 2026-10-02