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Painting in Tucson, AZ

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $364–$1093.

Top Painting Companies in Tucson

  1. 1.Levi Painting, LLC

    5.0★ (70 reviews)

    5.0★ from 70 reviews

    +15207530004Website

  2. 2.NZ Painting Company - Painters in Tucson

    5.0★ (37 reviews)

    5.0★ from 37 reviews

    +15202627696Website

  3. 3.Anderson Painting Co

    4.6★ (32 reviews)

    4.6★ from 32 reviews

    +15207920751Website

  4. 4.J B Painting LLC

    5.0★ (22 reviews)

    5.0★ from 22 reviews

    +15209406051

  5. 5.Paco's Painting LLC

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

    +15205517694Website

  6. 6.Desert View Painting Inc

    4.4★ (13 reviews)

    4.4★ from 13 reviews

    +15207477171

Painting Cost in Tucson

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

ServiceTypical range in Tucson
Interior room$364–$1,093/room
Whole-home interior$3,644–$9,110/job
Exterior repaint$2,733–$7,288/job
Cabinet painting$2,733–$6,377/job

Painting prices in Tucson run about 9% 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 6 companies serving Tucson, rated 4.8★ on average across 186 customer reviews.

Tucson Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Tucson's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
February 12
First fall frost
December 3
Annual precipitation
11.59"
Heating degree days
1,512
Cooling degree days
3,145
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan39.8°65.5°0.94"
Feb42.2°68.5°0.86"
Mar46.2°74.1°0.73"
Apr52°82.1°0.31"
May60.5°91.6°0.23"
Jun69.3°100.3°0.2"
Jul74.4°99.7°2.25"
Aug73.3°97.4°2.39"
Sep68.6°94.5°1.29"
Oct57.3°84.8°0.89"
Nov46.1°73.5°0.57"
Dec39.1°64.8°0.93"

NOAA station data 5.22 miles from Tucson.

Permits & Regulations in AZ

  • Painting contracts of $1,000 or more in Arizona require a Registrar of Contractors license in the painting classification
  • Jobs under $1,000 that need no permit fall under the ROC handyman exemption
  • 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: Arizona ROC R-34 or C-34 painting license (jobs of $1,000 or more)

Sources: roc.az.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Tucson

How much does painting cost in Tucson?

Painting a typical interior room in Tucson runs $364-$1093, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Tucson?

We track 6 painting companies serving Tucson.

When can exterior painting be done in Tucson?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Tucson the reliable window runs from after the last frost around February 12 to before the first around December 3.

Is painting in Tucson more expensive than average?

Painting in Tucson runs about -8.9% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Tucson summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Tucson reaches 100F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Tucson rainfall affect exterior paint?

Tucson gets about 11.59 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 AZ?

In AZ, Painting contracts of $1,000 or more in Arizona require a Registrar of Contractors license in the painting classification. Homes built before 1978 in Tucson also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Tucson?

Typically 5-10 years; Tucson winter lows near 39F and summer highs near 100F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.