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Painting in Fort Collins, CO

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $396–$1188.

Top Painting Companies in Fort Collins

  1. 1.Foothills Painting LLC

    4.9★ (719 reviews)

    4.9★ from 719 reviews

    +19708476991Website

  2. 2.Horner Painting

    4.9★ (303 reviews)

    4.9★ from 303 reviews

    +19707872468Website

  3. 3.Big Forty Painting and Construction Services Fort Collins

    4.7★ (22 reviews)

    4.7★ from 22 reviews

    +19705991319Website

  4. 4.Maximum Painting

    4.6★ (9 reviews)

    4.6★ from 9 reviews

    +19704724079Website

  5. 5.Primetime Painting

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

Painting Cost in Fort Collins

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

ServiceTypical range in Fort Collins
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 Fort Collins 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 5 companies serving Fort Collins, rated 4.8★ on average across 1,054 customer reviews.

Fort Collins Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Fort Collins's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 30
First fall frost
October 5
Annual precipitation
16.1"
Heating degree days
5,918
Cooling degree days
569
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan17.9°44.2°0.4"
Feb20.9°46.5°0.4"
Mar28.2°54.7°1.59"
Apr35.5°62.2°2.06"
May44.5°71.1°2.43"
Jun52.6°80.4°2.17"
Jul58.5°86.6°1.71"
Aug56.7°84°1.6"
Sep47.5°75.9°1.33"
Oct36.4°63.9°1.15"
Nov25.9°51.4°0.76"
Dec17.7°42.8°0.5"

NOAA station data 2.23 miles from Fort Collins.

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 Fort Collins

How much does painting cost in Fort Collins?

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

How many painters serve Fort Collins?

We track 5 painting companies serving Fort Collins.

When can exterior painting be done in Fort Collins?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Fort Collins the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 30 to before the first around October 5.

Is painting in Fort Collins more expensive than average?

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

Can exterior paint go on in Fort Collins summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Fort Collins reaches 87F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Fort Collins rainfall affect exterior paint?

Fort Collins gets about 16.1 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 Fort Collins also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Fort Collins?

Typically 5-10 years; Fort Collins winter lows near 18F and summer highs near 87F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.