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Painting in Los Angeles, CA

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $478–$1435.

Top Painting Companies in Los Angeles

  1. 1.Cooley Brothers Painting

    4.9★ (87 reviews)

    4.9★ from 87 reviews

    +13107428644Website

  2. 2.Tilo Martin Painting

    4.9★ (29 reviews)

    4.9★ from 29 reviews

    +13102300202Website

  3. 3.Cornerstone Painting Company

    4.5★ (13 reviews)

    4.5★ from 13 reviews

    +13105161800Website

  4. 4.U & Z Interior & Exterior Painting

    4.3★ (11 reviews)

    4.3★ from 11 reviews

    +14243018701Website

  5. 5.Forever painting inc

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +13234070777Website

  6. 6.Painting & Remodeling Rivera

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +13106508563

Painting Cost in Los Angeles

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

ServiceTypical range in Los Angeles
Interior room$478–$1,435/room
Whole-home interior$4,784–$11,960/job
Exterior repaint$3,588–$9,568/job
Cabinet painting$3,588–$8,372/job

Painting prices in Los Angeles run about 20% 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 6 companies serving Los Angeles, rated 4.8★ on average across 145 customer reviews.

Los Angeles Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Los Angeles's weather means for scheduling painting.

Annual precipitation
13.93"
Heating degree days
1,368
Cooling degree days
712
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan47.8°65.1°2.81"
Feb48.7°65.9°3.75"
Mar50.4°67.4°2.39"
Apr52.8°70.3°0.6"
May56.6°71.7°0.31"
Jun59.8°74.6°0.06"
Jul62.7°77.9°0.01"
Aug62.9°78.6°0.01"
Sep61.7°77.7°0.11"
Oct57.3°74.3°0.53"
Nov51.2°68.8°1.22"
Dec47.3°64.6°2.13"

NOAA station data 1.01 miles from Los Angeles.

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 Los Angeles

How much does painting cost in Los Angeles?

Painting a typical interior room in Los Angeles runs $478-$1435, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Los Angeles?

We track 6 painting companies serving Los Angeles.

Is painting in Los Angeles more expensive than average?

Painting in Los Angeles runs about +19.6% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Los Angeles summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Los Angeles reaches 79F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Los Angeles rainfall affect exterior paint?

Los Angeles gets about 13.93 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 Los Angeles also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Los Angeles?

Typically 5-10 years; Los Angeles winter lows near 47F and summer highs near 79F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.