Tech Painting Company: On Becoming The Georgetowner’s First Business Stakeholder
By • May 14, 2025 0 1089
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When Scott Burr was going through college, he was on the work-study program and became friends with the woman who handed out the jobs. The painting ones always tended to pay the most, and Burr would often receive them from his friend. He remembered fondly helping his dad out with painting his own home as a child, so he happily took the jobs.
Post-college, Burr and some friends moved to Cape Cod in Massachusetts to continue their love of surfing. They started a paint company in the afternoons; in the mornings, Burr would work at a local grocery store’s bakery department.
“Precision in progress. A Tech Painting crew member applies a smooth, durable finish to French doors as part of a detailed exterior refresh.”
Fast-forward some years and Burr found himself at a job at Colonial Parking as manager of its Northern Virginia garages. He soon met a co-worker who painted on the side and eventually realized he was making more money painting than working for the parking company.
Burr and his co-worker branched off. He also brought on Jim Nicolson, who is now the vice president of residential sales for the company the three founded: Tech Painting Co.
Ironically, one of the first structures the company painted was a parking garage!
“Tech Painting completed the exterior painting of this stunning Georgetown home, preserving its historic character with a flawless, period-appropriate finish.”
The company also has a commercial sales division that has done work for the Washington Nationals, Audi Field, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, BWI Airport and more.
In addition to commercial sales, much of Tech Painting’s success has been built on the residential side — especially through referrals. The company got its start on Capitol Hill and has been a trusted presence in that neighborhood, as well as in Georgetown, for over 35 years.
“If you’re inviting us into your home, there has to be an incredible level of trust,” Burr said. “Sometimes homeowners are present while the crew is working, sometimes they’re not — but either way, they can feel confident knowing our team is made up of full-time employees who have been thoroughly background-checked. We treat every home with the same care and respect as if it were our own. That trust, and the long-term relationships we’ve built in the community, are what truly set us apart.”
“Tech Painting refinished every cabinet in this kitchen using specialty coatings designed for durability and a flawless, factory-smooth finish that brightens and elevates the space.”
Tech Painting Co. is also unique in that it is not like a typical painting company that hires subcontractors that are not on payroll or lack insurance.
“Our guys are full-time, paid, have 401(k)s and health insurance,” Burr said. “We don’t hire them when it gets busy in the spring then fire them all in the fall.”
The company has had employees that have been with the company for decades, with one individual recently retiring after 32 years.
Burr grew up with parents who volunteered and encouraged him to volunteer and get involved with his community. That is one of the main reasons the company has chosen to become The Georgetowner’s very first business stakeholder.
“You guys are Georgetown. You represent what we hope to be and try to be every day, the organization that represents the community,” Burr said.
It was critically important for Burr for The Georgetowner to allow Tech Painting Co. to become its first business stakeholder. “I don’t know how else we would be there and say that we’re part of the community without being a part of what you guys do,” he added.
More information on Tech Painting Co. can be found by visiting the company’s website at techpainting.com.
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