What most communities need isn’t just a painter. It’s clarity.

For over 40 years, MTS Painting has supported HOAs across the Phoenix metro area with technical expertise that helps boards and managers feel confident in their decisions, whether we’re the contractor completing the work or not.

Our approach is simple:

We educate. We clarify. We support.

And we do it in a way that respects the entire industry. That includes contractors, vendors, and community partners alike.

Why HOA Boards and Managers Ask MTS for Help

You don’t need us to replace your process or influence your contractor selection. We’re here because the HOA painting world gets complex fast, and having an experienced, neutral voice at the table can prevent confusion and costly surprises.

40+ Years of HOA Experience Applied Transparently

We’ve helped hundreds of communities plan, inspect, and maintain their paint systems. That depth of experience means we know the questions that need answers, the issues that lead to disputes, and the long-term planning considerations that protect your reserve budget.

Education, Not Sales Pressure

Many boards use our guidance and choose another painting company. That’s completely fine. Our value is in helping you understand the path forward.

Clarity That Helps Everyone, Contractors Included

Clean scopes and clear expectations aren’t just good for boards. They’re good for vendors, reps, and contractors too.

Two Types of Support We Provide

When communities ask, “How do we know the work is being done right?” — we help.

The 3rd Party inspections are independent and based on:

• The community’s painting contract (when standards are defined)

• Manufacturer supplied specifications (for scope items not spelled out)

• Manufacturer Product Data Sheets

• Industry-standard practices

Most HOA contracts don’t clearly outline workmanship standards. Our role is to help clarify expectations, not create new ones.

What this may include:

• Pre-project condition assessments

• Paint failure identification

• Non-painting repairs needed

• Safety challenges

• In-progress quality checks

• Final punch-list inspections

• Clear documentation boards can trust

2. Pre-Project Guidance (Consulting that Supports Your Planning)

Before a board commits to a repaint, there are often questions:
Should we phase the project over multiple years?
Should it be a single, full repaint?
How does this fit into our reserves?
What’s the right order of surfaces?
How do we prepare an RFP that’s fair to all contractors?

We help boards and managers get clear on:

• Project phasing options

• Reserve planning considerations

• Unit counts, building groups, and cycle timing

• What should (and shouldn’t) be in an RFP

• How to structure scopes so contractors are bidding apples-to-apples

• How highlighted maps help avoid miscommunication

A Note on Ethics and Conflict of Interest

We understand why some contractors, vendor reps, or even managers wonder whether a contractor who also consults might create a conflict of interest.

That concern is valid, and we address it openly.

Here’s what we DO NOT do:

• We do not request competitor pricing

• We do not evaluate full competitor bid packages or proprietary documents

• We do not influence a board’s contractor selection

• We do not compare pricing between contractors

• We do not rewrite specs to favor MTS

Here’s what we DO:

• Provide neutral guidance based only on scope, maps, and manufacturer specs

• Clarify information boards need before making decisions

• Help contractors by reducing ambiguous scopes

• Offer inspections based solely on contract language and published manufacturer recommendations

• Keep our consulting scope limited and transparent

Everyone wins when expectations are clear and the painting industry is operating with aligned standards.

Our HOA Support Services

Scope & RFP Support (When Requested)

We help boards build documents that:

• Are easy for contractors to follow

• Include accurate, highlighted maps

• Can be reused for future cycles

Independent 3rd Party Inspections

• Condition assessments

• Basic surface and non-technical coating failure analysis (we do not provide laboratory or certified analysis)

• In-progress workmanship reviews

• Final inspections and documentation

Board & Manager Guidance

• Plain-language answers to technical questions

• Meeting support when needed

• Communication help for homeowners

Long-Term Maintenance Planning

• Cycle forecasting

• Reserve considerations

• Phased project prioritization

• Paint system lifespan expectations

Who This Is For

• HOA Boards seeking clarity

• Community Managers juggling multiple vendors and timelines

• Properties preparing for repaint decisions

• Communities evaluating painted surfaces after years of exposure

• Boards wanting independent verification that contracted work meets expectations

Contractor & Vendor FAQ

A message to our industry friends

Do you influence contractor selection?

No. Boards choose contractors independently. We support the bidding process, not the outcome.

Do you enforce paint systems from major manufacturers?

No. We normally don’t choose or recommend the coatings to be applied; it’s the contractor and manufacturer’s job to choose the best system. We follow their published systems and standards as directed by the board. We don’t police contractors or call out deviations unless asked directly and in a private, respectful manner. We generally only judge workmanship, and surface/substrate conditions before and after painting.

Are inspections fair and consistent?

Yes. Inspections reference:

• Contract language including scope of work portions

• Contract referenced workmanship standards

• Manufacturer standards

• Industry norms 

• Nothing arbitrary, nothing invented.

Do you choose or recommend colors?

No. We leave color selection to the manufacturers, paint contractor and color consultants. 

Why do contractors appreciate MTS’ involvement?

Because:

• Clear scopes mean fewer disputes

• Maps reduce gray areas

• Better specs prevent callbacks

• Everyone bids the same information

• We help jobsite leaders with process and special product solutions

• Everyone benefits from shared best-practices

• We have also exonerated contractors when things are out of their control causing process or material failures while doing the work.

It levels the playing field, and that’s good for everyone.

Want to Learn More?

If you’re a board member or community manager who wants independent clarity before or during a painting project, we’re happy to help.

We believe the HOA industry is strongest when everyone — managers, contractors, vendors, suppliers — operates with clear expectations and shared standards.

Fellow painting contractors, feel free to contact us to discuss how you think this industry service would have an adverse affect on your contracts or on the industry. We’re always curious.

Have questions? Want guidance? Just ask. We’re here to support your community and the industry we’ve worked in for over 40 years.