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Painting in Worcester, MA

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $439–$1318.

Top Painting Companies in Worcester

  1. 1.Benjamin Painting & Sons Inc

    4.6★ (43 reviews)

    4.6★ from 43 reviews

    +15088473650Website

  2. 2.WPM Painting

    5.0★ (28 reviews)

    5.0★ from 28 reviews

    +15083654221Website

  3. 3.Arthur Cole Painting Corporation

    5.0★ (16 reviews)

    5.0★ from 16 reviews

    +15087999019Website

  4. 4.Mclee Painting

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15086152611Website

  5. 5.Worcester Painting Co

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15083009084Website

Painting Cost in Worcester

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

ServiceTypical range in Worcester
Interior room$439–$1,318/room
Whole-home interior$4,392–$10,980/job
Exterior repaint$3,294–$8,784/job
Cabinet painting$3,294–$7,686/job

Painting prices in Worcester run about 10% 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 Worcester, rated 4.9★ on average across 91 customer reviews.

Worcester Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Worcester's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 21
First fall frost
October 18
Annual precipitation
48.07"
Heating degree days
6,717
Cooling degree days
469
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan16.8°31.3°3.49"
Feb19.4°34.6°3.23"
Mar26.5°42.9°4.21"
Apr37°55.1°4.11"
May46.8°65.9°4.19"
Jun56°74.1°4.19"
Jul61.5°78.9°4.23"
Aug60.4°77.3°3.71"
Sep52.9°69.6°3.93"
Oct41.7°58.3°4.68"
Nov33°47.6°4.28"
Dec22.6°36.3°3.82"

NOAA station data 3.34 miles from Worcester.

Permits & Regulations in MA

  • Massachusetts has no painting-specific license
  • Remodeling on owner-occupied one- to four-unit homes requires Home Improvement Contractor registration, and structural work a Construction Supervisor License
  • 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 painting license; HIC registration and CSL for structural remodeling

Sources: www.mass.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Worcester

How much does painting cost in Worcester?

Painting a typical interior room in Worcester runs $439-$1318, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Worcester?

We track 5 painting companies serving Worcester.

When can exterior painting be done in Worcester?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Worcester the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 21 to before the first around October 18.

Is painting in Worcester more expensive than average?

Painting in Worcester runs about +9.8% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Worcester summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Worcester reaches 79F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Worcester rainfall affect exterior paint?

Worcester gets about 48.07 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 MA?

In MA, Massachusetts has no painting-specific license. Homes built before 1978 in Worcester also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Worcester?

Typically 5-10 years; Worcester winter lows near 17F and summer highs near 79F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.