Tajmahome

Painting in Detroit, MI

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $456–$1368.

Top Painting Companies in Detroit

  1. 1.Supreme Painting Company

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

    +18006496722

  2. 2.Detroit Painting Crew

    4.8★ (5 reviews)

    4.8★ from 5 reviews

    +13133951812

  3. 3.Edge Painting

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +13136344665Website

  4. 4.Urban Touch Painting

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +13133705875Website

  5. 5.Edge Painting's

    +13136344665Website

Painting Cost in Detroit

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

ServiceTypical range in Detroit
Interior room$456–$1,368/room
Whole-home interior$4,560–$11,400/job
Exterior repaint$3,420–$9,120/job
Cabinet painting$3,420–$7,980/job

Painting prices in Detroit run about 14% 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 Detroit, rated 5.0★ on average across 19 customer reviews.

Detroit Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Detroit's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 17
First fall frost
October 29
Annual precipitation
31.33"
Heating degree days
6,168
Cooling degree days
824
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan20.3°31.4°1.4"
Feb22.1°34.4°1.7"
Mar28.9°44.2°2.02"
Apr39.6°57.4°2.78"
May50.1°68.7°3.07"
Jun60.3°78.3°3.25"
Jul65.2°82.6°3.03"
Aug64°80.4°3.16"
Sep56.1°73°3.39"
Oct44.8°60.2°2.72"
Nov35.4°47.7°2.84"
Dec25.2°35.5°1.97"

NOAA station data 5.04 miles from Detroit.

Permits & Regulations in MI

  • Painting jobs of $600 or more in Michigan require a LARA maintenance and alteration license in the painting and decorating trade, or a residential builder license
  • Licensing requires 60 hours of prelicensure coursework and an exam
  • 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: Michigan M&A license, painting and decorating (jobs of $600 or more)

Sources: www.michigan.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Detroit

How much does painting cost in Detroit?

Painting a typical interior room in Detroit runs $456-$1368, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Detroit?

We track 5 painting companies serving Detroit.

When can exterior painting be done in Detroit?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Detroit the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 17 to before the first around October 29.

Is painting in Detroit more expensive than average?

Painting in Detroit runs about +14% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Detroit summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Detroit reaches 83F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Detroit rainfall affect exterior paint?

Detroit gets about 31.33 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 MI?

In MI, Painting jobs of $600 or more in Michigan require a LARA maintenance and alteration license in the painting and decorating trade, or a residential builder license. Homes built before 1978 in Detroit also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Detroit?

Typically 5-10 years; Detroit winter lows near 20F and summer highs near 83F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.