Consulting

Paid Project Consulting with Jerry

Stuck on a project and need real guidance? Book a paid consultation and Jerry will come out, walk your property, diagnose the problem, and lay out a clear plan. If you just need a price quote with no guidance, we offer free estimates too.

Jerry, co-owner of Creative Painting & More 2 LLC, performing a residential consultation and pointing out stucco damage to homeowners on a Brevard County home
Residential consultation — Jerry walking a homeowner through stucco and paint issues on-site.

There is a clear difference between a free quote and a paid consultation. A free quote is when you call us out to look at the work and we give you a price — no guidance, no plan, just the cost to do the job. A paid consultation is for homeowners or businesses who are stuck and need Jerry to come out, inspect the property, identify what's actually failing, and give real direction on what needs to be done, what doesn't, what it should cost, and how long it should take.

We consult on the full range of work we do: interior and exterior painting, electrostatic painting for metal surfaces, rust treatment and metal restoration, floor coatings, lime wash, wall skimming, drywall, pressure cleaning, asphalt and parking lot coatings, and handyman repairs. Residential or commercial — single home, HOA, office, warehouse, or property portfolio.

Consultation pricing is based on distance and timeline urgency. Standard consultations start at $50 for properties within 20 miles of Cocoa, FL (32926). 20 to 50 miles is $75. Beyond 50 miles, pricing is quoted based on the trip and how quickly you need us on-site. Same-day and rush consultations may carry an urgency adjustment. Payment is collected on-site in cash or by credit card — a 4% surcharge applies to card payments.

If you decide to hire Creative Painting & More 2 LLC to perform the work after the consultation, we take the full consultation fee off the final payment of the project. The consultation effectively becomes free when you move forward with us — residential or commercial. If you choose not to hire us, you still keep the written assessment and guidance Jerry provided.

Jerry inspecting rust on a commercial metal handrail and structural beam during a commercial property consultation
Commercial consultation — rust assessment on exterior metal at a warehouse property.
Jerry and crew member wire-brushing and applying rust converter primer to a corroded metal railing at a commercial property
Rust treatment in progress — wire brushing, converter primer, and protective topcoat.

FAQ

What is the difference between a paid consultation and a free quote?

A free quote is a visit to look at the work and give you a price — no guidance, no plan, just the cost. A paid consultation is for when you are stuck and need Jerry to diagnose the problem, give expert direction on what to do, and lay out a full plan with scope, materials, and timeline. The consultation fee is paid on-site; the quote is always free.

How much does a consultation cost?

Consultations start at $50 for jobs within 20 miles of Cocoa, FL. 20–50 miles is $75. Beyond 50 miles, price is quoted based on distance and how urgently you need us. Same-day or rush visits may include an urgency adjustment. Payment is due on-site in cash or by credit card (4% surcharge applies).

Is the consultation fee refundable or credited back?

If you hire us to do the project, we credit the full consultation fee back by taking it off the final payment. If you choose not to move forward, the fee covers Jerry's time, expertise, and the written assessment you keep. It is not refundable, but it becomes free when you hire us.

What do I get out of a consultation?

An on-site walk-through with Jerry, an honest diagnosis of what's actually failing (paint, rust, substrate, prep), a recommended scope of work with materials and prep steps, and a realistic timeline and price range — whether you hire us or not.

Do you consult on jobs you wouldn't end up doing yourselves?

Yes. If the right answer is a specialty trade we don't cover, we'll tell you and point you in the right direction. The consultation isn't tied to selling you our services.

Residential only, or commercial too?

Both. We consult for homeowners, HOAs, property managers, offices, retail spaces, warehouses, and multi-property portfolios. Pricing is the same structure — distance and urgency drive the fee, not residential vs commercial.

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