Craftsman multi-unit building in East Vancouver after an exterior repaint by Colour Craft Painting

Strata Painting
in Squamish, Whistler & North Shore

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Strata Painters in Squamish, Whistler & the North Shore

We paint condo and townhouse complexes across Squamish, Whistler, North Vancouver and West Vancouver for strata councils and property managers, from Whistler's townhouse complexes to apartment buildings in North Vancouver. Your written quote sets out the included surfaces, products and any exclusions, and it goes to your strata's contact to take to council. When the work needs residents home or access to units, such as doors or balconies, we give the strata a schedule so it can tell residents which days. We carry $5 million liability insurance and WorkSafeBC coverage, and we provide a certificate of insurance on request.

Strata Painting Services in Sea-to-Sky & North Shore

Downtown Squamish strata building after its concrete walls were repainted, with a Colour Craft Painting van outside

Building Exteriors

Siding, stucco, fascia, soffits and trim on condo and townhouse buildings. Our crews complete all surface preparation, including washing, scraping, sanding, caulking and priming, before the finish coats go on.

Unit door and frame in a Downtown Squamish strata building after a repaint by Colour Craft Painting

Unit Doors & Frames

We paint unit entry doors and frames across a building, in a colour match when needed, and schedule the work around resident access.

Stairwell with grey treads in a Downtown Squamish strata building after a repaint by Colour Craft Painting

Stairwells & Common Areas

Stairwells, landings and other shared spaces are painted so the building stays usable while the work is underway.

Painted concrete wall on a Downtown Squamish building with the Stawamus Chief behind, by Colour Craft Painting

Concrete Walls

Concrete walls are pressure washed, and loose or failing paint is sanded and scraped off before new coats go on.

What to Know Before a Strata Repaint in Squamish, Whistler or on the North Shore

BC's strata rules and each city's own rules both shape a building-wide repaint here. What to plan for, and what we do about each.

In Whistler, a new colour can need a permit too

In Whistler's multi-family areas, changing a building to a dissimilar colour needs a development permit from the Resort Municipality of Whistler, and the guidelines ask for muted, natural colours. If a new colour scheme is on the table, council should check with the municipality before the vote.

Townhouse complexes in Whistler and Squamish

About 1 in 4 Whistler homes and 1 in 7 Squamish homes is a townhouse. Under BC's Standard Bylaws, the strata repairs and maintains the outside of the buildings, balconies, exterior doors, and the fences and railings around patios and yards, even when one owner has the use of them, so a whole complex can be painted under one quote.

A new colour can need a 3/4 vote

Under BC's Strata Property Act, a significant change in the appearance of common property needs a 3/4 vote, and a new colour scheme can count as one. On request, we put real paint samples on the wall, so owners see each colour on the building before they decide.

How the repaint is approved and paid for

Under the Strata Property Act, the strata corporation must repair and maintain common property, so a building-wide repaint is council's decision. Paying from the contingency reserve fund takes a majority vote at a general meeting if the depreciation report recommends the work, and a 3/4 vote if it doesn't, and a special levy takes a 3/4 vote. Your written quote sets out the included surfaces, products and any exclusions.

Apartment buildings on the North Shore

About half the homes in the City of North Vancouver are strata, and more than a quarter are in buildings of five storeys or more. Where a building needs a lift, we bring one in, and the cost is in your written quote.

WorkSafeBC and insurance paperwork

WorkSafeBC suggests getting a contractor's clearance letter before the job starts and again before the final payment. We provide a certificate of insurance on request, so council has it on file before work begins.

What Colour Craft Customers Say

On the price

“Colour Craft Painting graciously took me on as a client with very short notice. Their website and intake process were extremely intuitive and easy with outstanding communication from the owner, Brad who worked with me to ensure every detail was in line with my needs. All associated costs were identified and at no time was there any pressure from Brad who was great throughout the process.”
dallas langley · Squamish · August 2025

On the communication

“Super friendly and fast service at a fair price! Great communication through the whole process as well.”
Ryan Trottier · Garibaldi Estates · April 2025

On the timeline

“My experience with Colour Craft painting was top notch. From the estimate to the painting, it was easy and fast. … Before starting the process, we were unsure how it was going to work with our schedule and two dogs at home, but it went very smoothly.”
Liam Campbell · Garibaldi Estates · September 2025

Why Choose Colour Craft for Your Strata

Experienced, Respectful Crews

The people on your site are experienced, respectful and accountable. They arrive on time, introduce themselves and take care with your property.

Fixed Written Price

Your quote is itemized and in writing before we start. The price only changes if the scope changes.

Thorough Prep, Built to Last

Our crews complete all surface preparation, including washing, scraping, sanding, caulking and priming, before the finish coats go on. We use premium products chosen for your surfaces, and we never paint in the rain or on wet surfaces.

Proactive Communication

We keep you updated from the day you book to the final walkthrough, with one main point of contact. You should never have to follow up to find out what is happening with your own project.

Clean, Organised Job Site

Your space stays functional while we work. Drop cloths go down before brushes come out, and cleanup happens at the end of every workday.

Local and Owner-Run

The Sea-to-Sky corridor and the North Shore are where our crews work, week in and week out. We are locally owned and operated, and the owner sets the standard every crew works to. If something needs attention after the job, we are nearby.

How a Strata Project Runs

  1. 01

    Free Estimate

    Book online or call. We visit and go through what the strata wants painted, and the written quote goes to your strata's contact to take to council.

  2. 02

    A Schedule When It's Needed

    When the work needs residents home or access to units, such as doors or balconies, we give the strata a schedule so it can tell residents which days. Your colours, products and sheens are confirmed in writing before we order paint.

  3. 03

    Prep & Paint

    Our crews protect your property and complete all surface preparation before the finish coats go on. The site is left clean at the end of every workday.

  4. 04

    Final Walkthrough

    We walk the finished project together and confirm every detail, backed by our 2-year written workmanship warranty.

Your written quote is your price.

We measure the job and run it through the same estimating system on every job, so your price comes from the surfaces, the hours and the materials, not from a gut feel on the day. The price you approve is the price you pay.

The Same Standard at Every Colour Craft Location

1200+

Completed Projects

19+

Years of Experience

2-Year

Workmanship Warranty

230

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Brad Samuels, Founder & Franchise Owner, Colour Craft Painting Sea-to-Sky & North Shore

Brad Samuels

Founder & Franchise Owner, Colour Craft Painting Sea-to-Sky & North Shore

My name is Brad Samuels, and I am the founder of Colour Craft Painting. I was born and raised in Richmond, BC, and I studied finance and marketing at the University of Northern British Columbia. In my early twenties, I developed an interest in business and home services.

During my first year of university, I was recruited by a franchise painting company. My experience with running a franchise painting division allowed me to develop core fundamental business skills and invaluable hands-on customer service experience. I proceeded to manage teams and paint 100's of houses for the next 10 years.

What I have learned is that service is about how people feel throughout the whole process. It's not just an end product. Having a brand you enjoy is a part of that experience.

Common Questions About Strata Painting in Squamish, Whistler & the North Shore

Do you paint condo and townhouse complexes in Squamish, Whistler and on the North Shore?
Yes. We paint condo and townhouse buildings across Squamish, Whistler, North Vancouver and West Vancouver, outside and in common areas, for strata councils and property managers.
How does the quote work for a strata council?
We visit and go through what the strata wants painted. Your written quote sets out the included surfaces, products and any exclusions, and it goes to your strata's contact, who takes it to council.
Can you work while residents are living in the building?
Yes. Stairwells and common areas stay usable while the work is underway.
Can an owner repaint their own door or balcony?
Not without the strata's written approval. Under BC's Standard Bylaws, an owner needs the strata corporation's written approval to alter the exterior of a building, balconies and other things attached to it, and doors that front on common property, and a building-wide repaint is run by the strata itself. A strata can file its own bylaws, so check yours.
How much does a strata repaint cost?
Every strata job is priced from its own scope: the size of the buildings, the surfaces and how much prep they need, how easy they are to reach, and whether a lift or scaffolding is needed. Your written quote sets out the included surfaces, products and any exclusions.
What paint products do you use?
We use Sherwin-Williams most often, and we have relationships with all the main paint stores, so if you have a brand you prefer, we can use it. The exact products for your building are listed in your written quote.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We carry $5 million liability insurance, WorkSafeBC coverage, and a municipal business licence. Ask to see the documents, from anyone you hire.
What happens if you find rot or damaged wood?
If we find rot or damaged boards, we show you before any painting starts. We can repair small areas and replace a few split or soft boards so the paint goes onto sound wood. If the damage runs wider than that, we will tell you and recommend bringing in a carpenter.

Serving Squamish, Whistler, North Vancouver and West Vancouver

Colour Craft Painting Sea-to-Sky & North Shore · 40247 Diamond Head Rd, Squamish, BC · (778) 968-8282. We paint homes and businesses in every part of Squamish, Whistler, North Vancouver and West Vancouver, and we come to you: every estimate is done at your home or business.

Sea-to-Sky & North Shore neighbourhoods we serve

  • Squamish
  • Whistler
  • North Vancouver
  • West Vancouver
  • Britannia Beach
  • Pemberton
  • Brackendale
  • Business Park
  • Dentville
  • Downtown
  • Garibaldi Estates
  • Garibaldi Highlands
  • Hospital Hill
  • Loggers Lane East
  • North Yards
  • Squamish North
  • Squamish South
  • University Heights
  • Valleycliffe
  • Alpine Meadows
  • Alta Vista
  • Bayshores
  • Benchlands
  • Blueberry Hill
  • Brio
  • Cheakamus Crossing
  • Emerald Estates
  • Function Junction
  • Green Lake Estates
  • Nesters
  • Nordic
  • Rainbow
  • Spring Creek
  • Spruce Grove
  • Westside
  • Whistler Cay Estates
  • Whistler Cay Heights
  • Whistler Creek
  • Whistler Village
  • White Gold
  • Capilano
  • Cedar Village
  • Central Lonsdale
  • Deep Cove
  • Edgemont
  • Grand Boulevard
  • Lower Capilano-Marine
  • Lower Lonsdale
  • Lower Lynn
  • Lynn Valley
  • Lynnmour
  • Mahon
  • Maplewood
  • Marine-Hamilton
  • Moodyville
  • North Lonsdale/Delbrook
  • Parkgate
  • Queensdale
  • Seymour
  • Tempe
  • Westview
  • Altamont
  • Ambleside
  • British Properties
  • Canyon Heights
  • Caulfeild
  • Cedardale
  • Cypress Park
  • Dundarave
  • Eagle Harbour
  • Gleneagles
  • Glenmore
  • Hollyburn
  • Horseshoe Bay
  • Park Royal
  • Sandy Cove
  • Sentinel Hill
  • West Bay
  • Westmount
  • Whytecliff

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