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Painting in Santa Rosa, CA

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $508–$1525.

Top Painting Companies in Santa Rosa

  1. 1.Diamond Painting

    5.0★ (236 reviews)

    5.0★ from 236 reviews

    +17078901300Website

  2. 2.Solidarity Painting, Inc.

    4.9★ (58 reviews)

    4.9★ from 58 reviews

    +17075449551Website

  3. 3.Darling & Associates Painting Inc.

    4.9★ (31 reviews)

    4.9★ from 31 reviews

    +17075464615Website

  4. 4.MoonDance Painting - Marin, Sonoma, Santa Rosa

    4.7★ (19 reviews)

    4.7★ from 19 reviews

    +19253834537Website

  5. 5.Airhorn Painting

    5.0★ (14 reviews)

    5.0★ from 14 reviews

    +17074811017Website

  6. 6.Painting By George

    4.6★ (10 reviews)

    4.6★ from 10 reviews

    +17077634422

Painting Cost in Santa Rosa

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

ServiceTypical range in Santa Rosa
Interior room$508–$1,525/room
Whole-home interior$5,084–$12,710/job
Exterior repaint$3,813–$10,168/job
Cabinet painting$3,813–$8,897/job

Painting prices in Santa Rosa run about 27% 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 Santa Rosa, rated 4.9★ on average across 368 customer reviews.

Santa Rosa Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Santa Rosa's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
February 13
First fall frost
December 2
Annual precipitation
32.2"
Heating degree days
2,567
Cooling degree days
459
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan39.2°59°5.93"
Feb41.3°63.2°6.02"
Mar43°66.6°4.53"
Apr44.8°70.4°1.82"
May48.3°74.5°1.28"
Jun51.7°80.1°0.23"
Jul52.4°82.2°0.01"
Aug52.6°82.8°0.07"
Sep51.5°83.2°0.35"
Oct48.3°77.9°1.73"
Nov42.8°66.9°4.04"
Dec38.9°59°6.19"

NOAA station data 0.79 miles from Santa Rosa.

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 Santa Rosa

How much does painting cost in Santa Rosa?

Painting a typical interior room in Santa Rosa runs $508-$1525, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Santa Rosa?

We track 6 painting companies serving Santa Rosa.

When can exterior painting be done in Santa Rosa?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Santa Rosa the reliable window runs from after the last frost around February 13 to before the first around December 2.

Is painting in Santa Rosa more expensive than average?

Painting in Santa Rosa runs about +27.1% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Santa Rosa summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Santa Rosa reaches 83F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Santa Rosa rainfall affect exterior paint?

Santa Rosa gets about 32.2 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 Santa Rosa also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Santa Rosa?

Typically 5-10 years; Santa Rosa winter lows near 39F and summer highs near 83F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.