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Painting in Bakersfield, CA

Compare 4 local painting pros. Typical service: $474–$1422.

Top Painting Companies in Bakersfield

  1. 1.Steve Holloway Painting & Concrete Coatings

    4.9★ (267 reviews)

    4.9★ from 267 reviews

    +16613258520Website

  2. 2.Vatos Painting

    5.0★ (88 reviews)

    5.0★ from 88 reviews

    +16618054663Website

  3. 3.A W A Painting INC

    5.0★ (35 reviews)

    5.0★ from 35 reviews

    +16619121744Website

  4. 4.Painting & Home Improvement

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16614726806

Painting Cost in Bakersfield

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

ServiceTypical range in Bakersfield
Interior room$474–$1,422/room
Whole-home interior$4,740–$11,850/job
Exterior repaint$3,555–$9,480/job
Cabinet painting$3,555–$8,295/job

Painting prices in Bakersfield run about 19% above 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 Bakersfield, rated 5.0★ on average across 391 customer reviews.

Bakersfield Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Bakersfield's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
January 28
First fall frost
December 12
Annual precipitation
6.47"
Heating degree days
2,173
Cooling degree days
2,259
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan39.3°56.2°1.16"
Feb42.4°62.8°1.24"
Mar46.5°68.7°1.21"
Apr50.2°75°0.52"
May57.5°83.5°0.18"
Jun64.2°90.9°0.08"
Jul70.5°97.1°-77.77"
Aug69°95.8°0.04"
Sep64°90°0.08"
Oct55°79.4°0.3"
Nov44.6°65.7°0.64"
Dec39°56.6°1.02"

NOAA station data 5.69 miles from Bakersfield.

Permits & Regulations in CA

  • Painting jobs of $1,000 or more in California require a CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license
  • Remodeling that spans several trades requires a B General Building Contractor license
  • 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: CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license (jobs of $1,000 or more)

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Bakersfield

How much does painting cost in Bakersfield?

Painting a typical interior room in Bakersfield runs $474-$1422, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Bakersfield?

We track 4 painting companies serving Bakersfield.

When can exterior painting be done in Bakersfield?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Bakersfield the reliable window runs from after the last frost around January 28 to before the first around December 12.

Is painting in Bakersfield more expensive than average?

Painting in Bakersfield runs about +18.5% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Bakersfield summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Bakersfield reaches 97F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Bakersfield rainfall affect exterior paint?

Bakersfield gets about 6.47 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 CA?

In CA, Painting jobs of $1,000 or more in California require a CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license. Homes built before 1978 in Bakersfield also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Bakersfield?

Typically 5-10 years; Bakersfield winter lows near 39F and summer highs near 97F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.