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Painting in Montgomery, AL

Compare 4 local painting pros. Typical service: $329–$986.

Top Painting Companies in Montgomery

  1. 1.T&J's Pro Painting

    4.9★ (66 reviews)

    4.9★ from 66 reviews

    +13343142729Website

  2. 2.J & J Pro Painting

    3.2★ (12 reviews)

    3.2★ from 12 reviews

    +13343138665

  3. 3.Jones & Jones Painting

    4.5★ (4 reviews)

    4.5★ from 4 reviews

    +13347998654

  4. 4.Montgomery Painting Company

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +13342768765

Painting Cost in Montgomery

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

ServiceTypical range in Montgomery
Interior room$329–$986/room
Whole-home interior$3,288–$8,220/job
Exterior repaint$2,466–$6,576/job
Cabinet painting$2,466–$5,754/job

Painting prices in Montgomery run about 18% 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 4 companies serving Montgomery, rated 4.4★ on average across 84 customer reviews.

Montgomery Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Montgomery's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 18
First fall frost
November 7
Annual precipitation
52.8"
Heating degree days
2,278
Cooling degree days
2,113
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan35.1°57.5°4.62"
Feb38.9°62.1°5.08"
Mar44.7°69.6°5.47"
Apr50.9°76.6°3.97"
May59.5°84.2°3.65"
Jun67.4°89.1°4.62"
Jul70.1°91.8°5.27"
Aug70°91.3°4.22"
Sep64°86°3.64"
Oct51.9°77.6°3.05"
Nov43.4°69°4.67"
Dec36.6°60.1°4.54"

NOAA station data 6.76 miles from Montgomery.

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 Montgomery

How much does painting cost in Montgomery?

Painting a typical interior room in Montgomery runs $329-$986, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Montgomery?

We track 4 painting companies serving Montgomery.

When can exterior painting be done in Montgomery?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Montgomery the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 18 to before the first around November 7.

Is painting in Montgomery more expensive than average?

Painting in Montgomery runs about -17.8% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Montgomery summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Montgomery reaches 92F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Montgomery rainfall affect exterior paint?

Montgomery gets about 52.8 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 Montgomery also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Montgomery?

Typically 5-10 years; Montgomery winter lows near 35F and summer highs near 92F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.