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Painting in Miami, FL

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $393–$1178.

Top Painting Companies in Miami

  1. 1.Florida Painting Company

    4.8★ (283 reviews)

    4.8★ from 283 reviews

  2. 2.Precision Painting Plus of Miami

    5.0★ (188 reviews)

    5.0★ from 188 reviews

  3. 3.Fresh Coat Painters of Miami Beach

    4.9★ (63 reviews)

    4.9★ from 63 reviews

  4. 4.Premier Painting of South Florida

    4.8★ (24 reviews)

    4.8★ from 24 reviews

  5. 5.Sanz Painting Fl

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

Painting Cost in Miami

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

ServiceTypical range in Miami
Interior room$393–$1,178/room
Whole-home interior$3,928–$9,820/job
Exterior repaint$2,946–$7,856/job
Cabinet painting$2,946–$6,874/job

Painting prices in Miami 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 5 companies serving Miami, rated 4.9★ on average across 561 customer reviews.

Miami Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Miami's weather means for scheduling painting.

Annual precipitation
51.73"
Heating degree days
145
Cooling degree days
4,249
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan61.4°73.8°2.09"
Feb63°74.9°2.33"
Mar65.3°76.3°3"
Apr69.2°79.4°3.2"
May73.9°82.8°4.98"
Jun77°86.5°8.27"
Jul78.3°88.1°4.35"
Aug78.6°88.5°6.37"
Sep77.7°87°7.88"
Oct74.7°83.7°4.47"
Nov69.5°79.3°2.74"
Dec64.3°75.7°2.05"

NOAA station data 5.15 miles from Miami.

Permits & Regulations in FL

  • Florida does not license painting contractors at state level; some counties license painters locally
  • Remodeling that is structural or needs a permit requires a DBPR-licensed contractor; the $2,500 exemption covers only minor unpermitted work
  • 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 license; DBPR license for structural remodeling

Sources: www2.myfloridalicense.com, www.flsenate.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Miami

How much does painting cost in Miami?

Painting a typical interior room in Miami runs $393-$1178, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Miami?

We track 5 painting companies serving Miami.

Is painting in Miami more expensive than average?

Painting in Miami runs about -1.8% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Miami summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Miami reaches 89F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Miami rainfall affect exterior paint?

Miami gets about 51.73 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 FL?

In FL, Florida does not license painting contractors at state level; some counties license painters locally. Homes built before 1978 in Miami also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Miami?

Typically 5-10 years; Miami winter lows near 61F and summer highs near 89F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.