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Painting in Colorado Springs, CO

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $392–$1177.

Top Painting Companies in Colorado Springs

  1. 1.Just Details Painting & Stucco

    4.9★ (252 reviews)

    4.9★ from 252 reviews

    +17194995999Website

  2. 2.TECC Residential Painting

    4.8★ (156 reviews)

    4.8★ from 156 reviews

    +17195779300Website

  3. 3.Elk Horn Painting

    4.9★ (118 reviews)

    4.9★ from 118 reviews

    +19705783994Website

  4. 4.The Paint Doctor

    4.1★ (147 reviews)

    4.1★ from 147 reviews

    +17194714646Website

  5. 5.Kelley Girl Painting & Exteriors - Colorado Springs Stucco, House Painting

    5.0★ (47 reviews)

    5.0★ from 47 reviews

    +17193591184Website

  6. 6.Native Painting

    4.1★ (50 reviews)

    4.1★ from 50 reviews

    +17192372860

Painting Cost in Colorado Springs

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

ServiceTypical range in Colorado Springs
Interior room$392–$1,177/room
Whole-home interior$3,924–$9,810/job
Exterior repaint$2,943–$7,848/job
Cabinet painting$2,943–$6,867/job

Painting prices in Colorado Springs run about 2% 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 6 companies serving Colorado Springs, rated 4.6★ on average across 770 customer reviews.

Colorado Springs Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Colorado Springs's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
May 4
First fall frost
October 3
Annual precipitation
16.54"
Heating degree days
6,292
Cooling degree days
455
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan17.7°43.2°0.32"
Feb19.5°44.8°0.34"
Mar26°52.1°1"
Apr33.3°59.8°1.42"
May42.7°69.1°2.03"
Jun51.3°79°2.5"
Jul56.9°84.8°2.84"
Aug55.7°81.6°3.34"
Sep47.3°74.5°1.19"
Oct35.8°63°0.82"
Nov25.2°51°0.4"
Dec17.5°42.1°0.34"

NOAA station data 5.56 miles from Colorado Springs.

Permits & Regulations in CO

  • Colorado has no statewide painting or general contractor license; requirements are set by each city and county
  • Remodeling that needs a building permit generally requires a locally licensed contractor
  • 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: No state painting or remodeling license; local licensing

Sources: www.denvergov.org, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Colorado Springs

How much does painting cost in Colorado Springs?

Painting a typical interior room in Colorado Springs runs $392-$1177, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Colorado Springs?

We track 6 painting companies serving Colorado Springs.

When can exterior painting be done in Colorado Springs?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Colorado Springs the reliable window runs from after the last frost around May 4 to before the first around October 3.

Is painting in Colorado Springs more expensive than average?

Painting in Colorado Springs runs about -1.9% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Colorado Springs summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Colorado Springs reaches 85F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Colorado Springs rainfall affect exterior paint?

Colorado Springs gets about 16.54 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 CO?

In CO, Colorado has no statewide painting or general contractor license; requirements are set by each city and county. Homes built before 1978 in Colorado Springs also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Colorado Springs?

Typically 5-10 years; Colorado Springs winter lows near 18F and summer highs near 85F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.