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Painting in Fresno, CA

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $427–$1280.

Top Painting Companies in Fresno

  1. 1.G&C Quality Painting, Inc.

    4.9★ (96 reviews)

    4.9★ from 96 reviews

    +15593962204Website

  2. 2.Vibrant Painting Inc

    4.9★ (89 reviews)

    4.9★ from 89 reviews

    +15593543075Website

  3. 3.Precision Paint Co. | Fresno’s Painting Experts

    5.0★ (29 reviews)

    5.0★ from 29 reviews

    +15595008680Website

  4. 4.FERRER PRECISE PAINTING LLC

    4.9★ (9 reviews)

    4.9★ from 9 reviews

    +15596681692Website

  5. 5.Dixon Painting Inc.

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

Painting Cost in Fresno

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

ServiceTypical range in Fresno
Interior room$427–$1,280/room
Whole-home interior$4,268–$10,670/job
Exterior repaint$3,201–$8,536/job
Cabinet painting$3,201–$7,469/job

Painting prices in Fresno run about 7% 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 5 companies serving Fresno, rated 4.9★ on average across 225 customer reviews.

Fresno Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Fresno's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
February 2
First fall frost
December 6
Annual precipitation
11.5"
Heating degree days
2,346
Cooling degree days
2,124
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan38.3°54.8°2.19"
Feb41.5°61.6°2.03"
Mar45.6°67.6°2.03"
Apr49.4°74.6°0.95"
May56.2°84.1°0.43"
Jun62.4°92°0.21"
Jul67.6°98.4°0.01"
Aug66.2°97.1°0.01"
Sep61.5°90.9°0.17"
Oct53°79.5°0.63"
Nov43.4°65.1°1.07"
Dec38°54.9°1.77"

NOAA station data 4.06 miles from Fresno.

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 Fresno

How much does painting cost in Fresno?

Painting a typical interior room in Fresno runs $427-$1280, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Fresno?

We track 5 painting companies serving Fresno.

When can exterior painting be done in Fresno?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Fresno the reliable window runs from after the last frost around February 2 to before the first around December 6.

Is painting in Fresno more expensive than average?

Painting in Fresno runs about +6.7% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Fresno summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Fresno reaches 98F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Fresno rainfall affect exterior paint?

Fresno gets about 11.5 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 Fresno also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Fresno?

Typically 5-10 years; Fresno winter lows near 38F and summer highs near 98F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.