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Painting in Indianapolis, IN

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $412–$1236.

Top Painting Companies in Indianapolis

  1. 1.Indy's Painting Pros LLC

    4.8★ (33 reviews)

    4.8★ from 33 reviews

    +13176539581

  2. 2.E&J PAINTING

    5.0★ (28 reviews)

    5.0★ from 28 reviews

    +14633084940Website

  3. 3.Linette's Painting and Fine Art LLC

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

    +13174313740Website

  4. 4.Agape Painting

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +13177102960Website

  5. 5.Franklin Painting

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +13179097117

  6. 6.JM Painting

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +13177725545

Painting Cost in Indianapolis

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

ServiceTypical range in Indianapolis
Interior room$412–$1,236/room
Whole-home interior$4,120–$10,300/job
Exterior repaint$3,090–$8,240/job
Cabinet painting$3,090–$7,210/job

Painting prices in Indianapolis run about 3% 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 6 companies serving Indianapolis, rated 5.0★ on average across 88 customer reviews.

Indianapolis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Indianapolis's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 18
First fall frost
October 19
Annual precipitation
43.41"
Heating degree days
5,776
Cooling degree days
925
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.8°33.9°2.5"
Feb22°38.6°2.33"
Mar30.4°49.4°3.45"
Apr41.4°61.6°4.11"
May51.5°71.5°5.28"
Jun61.3°80.8°4.41"
Jul64.4°83.5°4.44"
Aug62.7°82.6°3.47"
Sep54.7°76.4°3.07"
Oct43.3°64.2°3.13"
Nov33.6°51.2°3.84"
Dec22.8°37.8°3.38"

NOAA station data 5.88 miles from Indianapolis.

Permits & Regulations in IN

  • Indiana has no statewide painting or general contractor license; requirements are set by the city or county
  • Remodeling permits are issued by the local building department
  • 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.in.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Indianapolis

How much does painting cost in Indianapolis?

Painting a typical interior room in Indianapolis runs $412-$1236, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Indianapolis?

We track 6 painting companies serving Indianapolis.

When can exterior painting be done in Indianapolis?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Indianapolis the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 18 to before the first around October 19.

Is painting in Indianapolis more expensive than average?

Painting in Indianapolis runs about +3% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Indianapolis summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Indianapolis reaches 84F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Indianapolis rainfall affect exterior paint?

Indianapolis gets about 43.41 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 IN?

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

How long does exterior paint last in Indianapolis?

Typically 5-10 years; Indianapolis winter lows near 19F and summer highs near 84F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.