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Painting in San Bernardino, CA

Compare 4 local painting pros. Typical service: $396–$1188.

Top Painting Companies in San Bernardino

  1. 1.T&T Painting

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +18402780020Website

  2. 2.Parker’s Painting

    4.3★ (6 reviews)

    4.3★ from 6 reviews

    +19092402170Website

  3. 3.MHP Painting

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +19099847084Website

  4. 4.Metro Painting & Maintenance

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +19096080181

Painting Cost in San Bernardino

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

ServiceTypical range in San Bernardino
Interior room$396–$1,188/room
Whole-home interior$3,960–$9,900/job
Exterior repaint$2,970–$7,920/job
Cabinet painting$2,970–$6,930/job

Painting prices in San Bernardino run about 1% 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 San Bernardino, rated 4.8★ on average across 18 customer reviews.

San Bernardino Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Bernardino's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
January 25
First fall frost
December 19
Annual precipitation
16.01"
Heating degree days
1,420
Cooling degree days
1,989
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan42.1°68.4°3.15"
Feb43.6°69.2°4.06"
Mar45.7°72.7°2.53"
Apr49.2°77.8°1.02"
May54.3°83.4°0.25"
Jun58.5°90.1°0.07"
Jul63.6°96.2°0.03"
Aug64.2°97.3°0.13"
Sep60.8°92.8°0.25"
Oct54.1°84°0.82"
Nov45.5°74.3°1.29"
Dec41.1°67.1°2.41"

NOAA station data 2.38 miles from San Bernardino.

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 San Bernardino

How much does painting cost in San Bernardino?

Painting a typical interior room in San Bernardino runs $396-$1188, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve San Bernardino?

We track 4 painting companies serving San Bernardino.

When can exterior painting be done in San Bernardino?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In San Bernardino the reliable window runs from after the last frost around January 25 to before the first around December 19.

Is painting in San Bernardino more expensive than average?

Painting in San Bernardino runs about -1% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in San Bernardino summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino rainfall affect exterior paint?

San Bernardino gets about 16.01 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 San Bernardino also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in San Bernardino?

Typically 5-10 years; San Bernardino winter lows near 41F and summer highs near 97F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.