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Painting in Mobile, AL

Compare 3 local painting pros. Typical service: $376–$1127.

Top Painting Companies in Mobile

  1. 1.Pro 1 Painters

    4.8★ (325 reviews)

    4.8★ from 325 reviews

    +12516211100Website

  2. 2.Mt Construction & Painting

  3. 3.Absolute Landscaping & Tree

    +12514153721

Painting Cost in Mobile

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Mobile
Interior room$376–$1,127/room
Whole-home interior$3,756–$9,390/job
Exterior repaint$2,817–$7,512/job
Cabinet painting$2,817–$6,573/job

Painting prices in Mobile run about 6% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 3 companies serving Mobile, rated 4.8★ on average across 325 customer reviews.

Mobile Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Mobile's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
February 26
First fall frost
December 4
Annual precipitation
65.28"
Heating degree days
1,656
Cooling degree days
2,537
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan40.4°60°5.67"
Feb43.8°63.2°4.81"
Mar49.8°69.8°6.43"
Apr56.7°76.1°4.57"
May64.7°83°5.3"
Jun71.4°88.2°6.37"
Jul73.7°90.4°6.46"
Aug73.6°90.5°6.13"
Sep69.7°87.3°5.31"
Oct59.1°79.4°4.11"
Nov49.8°70.3°5"
Dec43.4°61.9°5.12"

NOAA station data 4.32 miles from Mobile.

Permits & Regulations in AL

  • Alabama has no painting license; residential remodeling or home improvement over $10,000 requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license
  • Smaller painting jobs need only local business licensing
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

License required: Alabama HBLB license for residential remodeling over $10,000

Sources: hblb.alabama.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Mobile

How much does painting cost in Mobile?

Painting a typical interior room in Mobile runs $376-$1127, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Mobile?

We track 3 painting companies serving Mobile.

When can exterior painting be done in Mobile?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Mobile the reliable window runs from after the last frost around February 26 to before the first around December 4.

Is painting in Mobile more expensive than average?

Painting in Mobile runs about -6.1% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Mobile summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Mobile reaches 91F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Mobile rainfall affect exterior paint?

Mobile gets about 65.28 inches of precipitation a year; siding must be dry before painting and the paint needs several dry hours to cure.

Do painters need a license in AL?

In AL, Alabama has no painting license; residential remodeling or home improvement over $10,000 requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license. Homes built before 1978 in Mobile also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Mobile?

Typically 5-10 years; Mobile winter lows near 40F and summer highs near 91F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.