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Painting in Tampa, FL

Compare 4 local painting pros. Typical service: $385–$1156.

Top Painting Companies in Tampa

  1. 1.Presto Painting Services Tampa Bay

    4.9★ (616 reviews)

    4.9★ from 616 reviews

    +18137279909Website

  2. 2.Powerhouse Painting Services LLC

    5.0★ (256 reviews)

    5.0★ from 256 reviews

    +18134708003Website

  3. 3.Five Star Painting of Tampa Bay

    4.9★ (238 reviews)

    4.9★ from 238 reviews

    +18135346775Website

  4. 4.Aloha Painting Inc

    5.0★ (23 reviews)

    5.0★ from 23 reviews

    +18135982836Website

Painting Cost in Tampa

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

ServiceTypical range in Tampa
Interior room$385–$1,156/room
Whole-home interior$3,852–$9,630/job
Exterior repaint$2,889–$7,704/job
Cabinet painting$2,889–$6,741/job

Painting prices in Tampa run about 4% 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 Tampa, rated 5.0★ on average across 1,133 customer reviews.

Tampa Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Tampa's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
January 15
Annual precipitation
46.3"
Heating degree days
539
Cooling degree days
3,611
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan51.6°69.9°2.23"
Feb54.4°72.5°2.81"
Mar58.2°76.3°3.03"
Apr63°81°2.03"
May69.7°87.2°2.1"
Jun74.8°89.6°6.68"
Jul75.9°90.1°7.07"
Aug76.2°90.2°7.77"
Sep74.5°88.9°6.3"
Oct68°84.3°2.26"
Nov60.3°78°1.55"
Dec54.2°72°2.47"

NOAA station data 3.81 miles from Tampa.

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 Tampa

How much does painting cost in Tampa?

Painting a typical interior room in Tampa runs $385-$1156, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Tampa?

We track 4 painting companies serving Tampa.

Is painting in Tampa more expensive than average?

Painting in Tampa runs about -3.7% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Tampa summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Tampa reaches 90F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Tampa rainfall affect exterior paint?

Tampa gets about 46.3 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 Tampa also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Tampa?

Typically 5-10 years; Tampa winter lows near 52F and summer highs near 90F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.