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Painting in Des Moines, IA

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $465–$1394.

Top Painting Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Peterson Painting

    5.0★ (460 reviews)

    5.0★ from 460 reviews

    +15152741883Website

  2. 2.Zoab Painting

    4.9★ (77 reviews)

    4.9★ from 77 reviews

    +15154148441Website

  3. 3.XD PAINTING

    4.8★ (16 reviews)

    4.8★ from 16 reviews

    +14152792351

  4. 4.Perfection Painting LLC

    4.7★ (13 reviews)

    4.7★ from 13 reviews

    +15157718718

  5. 5.Pro Brush Painter LLC

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15158032263Website

Painting Cost in Des Moines

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

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Interior room$465–$1,394/room
Whole-home interior$4,648–$11,620/job
Exterior repaint$3,486–$9,296/job
Cabinet painting$3,486–$8,134/job

Painting prices in Des Moines run about 16% 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 5 companies serving Des Moines, rated 4.9★ on average across 567 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

  • Iowa has no painting license, but painters earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL
  • Building permits are handled by the city or county
  • 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: Iowa contractor registration (over $2,000 a year in construction)

Sources: dial.iowa.gov, dial.iowa.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Des Moines

How much does painting cost in Des Moines?

Painting a typical interior room in Des Moines runs $465-$1394, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Des Moines?

We track 5 painting companies serving Des Moines.

When can exterior painting be done in Des Moines?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Des Moines the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 16 to before the first around October 16.

Is painting in Des Moines more expensive than average?

Painting in Des Moines runs about +16.2% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Des Moines summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Des Moines reaches 86F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Des Moines rainfall affect exterior paint?

Des Moines gets about 36.02 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 IA?

In IA, Iowa has no painting license, but painters earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL. Homes built before 1978 in Des Moines also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Des Moines?

Typically 5-10 years; Des Moines winter lows near 14F and summer highs near 86F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.