Business Spotlight: Sam Souza Painting LLC: Where Craftsmanship, Care & Community Come Together
Monday, December 8, 2025
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Sam Souza Painting LLC: Where Craftsmanship, Care & Community Come Together
Meticulous Craftsmanship, Honest Service & Beautiful Homes
When it comes to trusting someone with your home, quality and communication matter just as much as the finished result. Sam Souza Painting LLC is a locally owned, family-run painting company serving Shoreline, Edmonds, and surrounding communities with a commitment to craftsmanship, integrity, and personal service.
Founded on a true passion for painting and finishing, Sam Souza Painting focuses on thoughtful preparation, meticulous execution, and a low-hassle experience from start to finish, all while staying small, local, and personal.
Q & A with Sam Souza Painting LLC
Q & A with Sam Souza Painting LLC
Q: How long have you been in business?
A: 3 years
Q: What inspired you to start your business?
A: I started my business out of passion for craftsmanship of painting, staining, and finishing. I aspire to continually learn more about my craft and to use my knowledge and expertise to help my neighbors make their home beautiful. Many people feel uncertain about trusting a contractor, but I aspire to be a contractor who they can trust to have the craftsmanship knowledge that can make their vision a reality. It isn't enough to be able to paint a wall — I want to provide a low-hassle process from beginning to end with results that are meticulous ... all at a fair price. I want to stay small and focus on personal, quality service to help my community.
Q: What service does your business provide for our community?
A: Interior and exterior painting and staining; cabinet refinishing and painting; woodwork and trim refinishing; popcorn ceiling removal; and more…
Q: What do you love the most about Shoreline?
A: My wife's family grew up in Shoreline so we have roots in this city. We are currently situated on the border of Edmonds and Shoreline in Firdale. Shoreline is a beautiful community that we love very much and have many clients in the city. We love Shoreline for the abundant green spaces, tranquil neighborhoods, also the beautiful waterfront areas and views. The city has a beautiful balance of Pacific Northwest beauty.
Q: Why is your business based in Shoreline?
A: Our business serves Shoreline because we focus on serving local clients who are nearby. We like serving Shoreline because the clients value local small businesses, and that means a lot.
Q: What’s one thing you wish your customers knew about you but never ask?
A: I wish clients asked about the amount of planning and prep happens before paint ever touches a surface. A lot of unseen prep, testing, and quality checks go into making a clean, durable finish that will provide stunning results. Few clients ask about this, but thorough prep is the foundation to getting the best results, which all clients deserve.
Q: What inspires you each day?
A: That I truly love this craft. Painting isn’t just my job — it’s something I take pride in every day. That passion is what drives me to deliver work I’d be proud to have in my own home.
Q: What has been your proudest moment in business so far?
A: Meeting and helping so many kind and amazing people through the work that I do. Many clients have become friends, and the support for local small businesses like mine is really astounding and heartwarming. It makes me proud to live here.
Q: How do you approach customer service, and what sets you apart?
A: I want clients to feel completely taken care of from start to finish. Clear, responsive communication is at the heart of how I work—whether I’m sharing a detailed estimate, answering questions, or walking through the final steps of a project. I stay available and transparent so clients always know exactly what to expect. Every project ends with a free round of touch-ups and a craftsmanship warranty, because their peace of mind matters to me. What sets me apart is how easy and stress-free I make the process.
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting a business in Shoreline?
A: Starting a business can be challenging, but one of the most important things is to plug into the local community in an ethical and honest way that focuses on offering people the best quality service that you can offer.
Q: How does your business support or give back to the local community?
A: We are new Shoreline Chamber of Commerce members and are interested in getting involved in the Chamber to determine the best way to give back to the community, so are keeping an eye out for opportunities and would love the community's ideas.
Q: If you could change one thing about Shoreline, what would it be?
A: I love Shoreline! Keep being awesome!
Q: What future plans or goals do you have for your business?
A: My wife and I run our business together and I do the craftsmanship work. We want our business to stay small and do not aspire to grow — we have no employees. The approach to stay small and personal allows us to focus on growing craftsmanship knowledge and to provide personal service to clients.
Connect with Sam Souza Painting LLC
24030 Firdale Ave, Edmonds, WA 98020
206-702-7242
https://samsouzapainting.com/
sam@samsouzapainting.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
Destination Shoreline is brought to you by Kate Ledbetter, Real Estate Broker with Windermere Real Estate/Shoreline. Whether you’re planning to sell, buy, or simply explore your options, Kate Ledbetter is ready to provide expert guidance tailored to your unique real estate needs, visit KateLHomes.com for more information.
A: 3 years
Q: What inspired you to start your business?
A: I started my business out of passion for craftsmanship of painting, staining, and finishing. I aspire to continually learn more about my craft and to use my knowledge and expertise to help my neighbors make their home beautiful. Many people feel uncertain about trusting a contractor, but I aspire to be a contractor who they can trust to have the craftsmanship knowledge that can make their vision a reality. It isn't enough to be able to paint a wall — I want to provide a low-hassle process from beginning to end with results that are meticulous ... all at a fair price. I want to stay small and focus on personal, quality service to help my community.
Q: What service does your business provide for our community?
A: Interior and exterior painting and staining; cabinet refinishing and painting; woodwork and trim refinishing; popcorn ceiling removal; and more…
Q: What do you love the most about Shoreline?
A: My wife's family grew up in Shoreline so we have roots in this city. We are currently situated on the border of Edmonds and Shoreline in Firdale. Shoreline is a beautiful community that we love very much and have many clients in the city. We love Shoreline for the abundant green spaces, tranquil neighborhoods, also the beautiful waterfront areas and views. The city has a beautiful balance of Pacific Northwest beauty.
Q: Why is your business based in Shoreline?
A: Our business serves Shoreline because we focus on serving local clients who are nearby. We like serving Shoreline because the clients value local small businesses, and that means a lot.
Q: What’s one thing you wish your customers knew about you but never ask?
A: I wish clients asked about the amount of planning and prep happens before paint ever touches a surface. A lot of unseen prep, testing, and quality checks go into making a clean, durable finish that will provide stunning results. Few clients ask about this, but thorough prep is the foundation to getting the best results, which all clients deserve.
Q: What inspires you each day?
A: That I truly love this craft. Painting isn’t just my job — it’s something I take pride in every day. That passion is what drives me to deliver work I’d be proud to have in my own home.
Q: What has been your proudest moment in business so far?
A: Meeting and helping so many kind and amazing people through the work that I do. Many clients have become friends, and the support for local small businesses like mine is really astounding and heartwarming. It makes me proud to live here.
Q: How do you approach customer service, and what sets you apart?
A: I want clients to feel completely taken care of from start to finish. Clear, responsive communication is at the heart of how I work—whether I’m sharing a detailed estimate, answering questions, or walking through the final steps of a project. I stay available and transparent so clients always know exactly what to expect. Every project ends with a free round of touch-ups and a craftsmanship warranty, because their peace of mind matters to me. What sets me apart is how easy and stress-free I make the process.
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting a business in Shoreline?
A: Starting a business can be challenging, but one of the most important things is to plug into the local community in an ethical and honest way that focuses on offering people the best quality service that you can offer.
Q: How does your business support or give back to the local community?
A: We are new Shoreline Chamber of Commerce members and are interested in getting involved in the Chamber to determine the best way to give back to the community, so are keeping an eye out for opportunities and would love the community's ideas.
Q: If you could change one thing about Shoreline, what would it be?
A: I love Shoreline! Keep being awesome!
Q: What future plans or goals do you have for your business?
A: My wife and I run our business together and I do the craftsmanship work. We want our business to stay small and do not aspire to grow — we have no employees. The approach to stay small and personal allows us to focus on growing craftsmanship knowledge and to provide personal service to clients.
Connect with Sam Souza Painting LLC
24030 Firdale Ave, Edmonds, WA 98020 206-702-7242 https://samsouzapainting.com/ sam@samsouzapainting.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Destination Shoreline is brought to you by Kate Ledbetter, Real Estate Broker with Windermere Real Estate/Shoreline. Whether you’re planning to sell, buy, or simply explore your options, Kate Ledbetter is ready to provide expert guidance tailored to your unique real estate needs, visit KateLHomes.com for more information.
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