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Painting in Billings, MT

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $471–$1412.

Top Painting Companies in Billings

  1. 1.Matt the Painter

    4.9★ (153 reviews)

    4.9★ from 153 reviews

    +14066975135Website

  2. 2.All Star Painting

    4.9★ (85 reviews)

    4.9★ from 85 reviews

    +14066566689Website

  3. 3.M&M PRECISION PAINTING

    5.0★ (31 reviews)

    5.0★ from 31 reviews

    +14063513456Website

  4. 4.Painters Incorporated

    5.0★ (23 reviews)

    5.0★ from 23 reviews

    +14062081267Website

  5. 5.Acom Painting

    4.0★ (4 reviews)

    4.0★ from 4 reviews

    +14062486000

Painting Cost in Billings

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

ServiceTypical range in Billings
Interior room$471–$1,412/room
Whole-home interior$4,708–$11,770/job
Exterior repaint$3,531–$9,416/job
Cabinet painting$3,531–$8,239/job

Painting prices in Billings run about 18% 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 Billings, rated 4.8★ on average across 296 customer reviews.

Billings Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Billings's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
May 4
First fall frost
October 3
Annual precipitation
13.66"
Heating degree days
6,781
Cooling degree days
637
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan17.8°36.4°0.48"
Feb20.6°40.2°0.48"
Mar26.9°48.6°1.06"
Apr34.7°57.6°1.66"
May43.6°67.5°2.18"
Jun52.1°77.2°2.12"
Jul58.8°86.8°1.32"
Aug57.3°85.7°0.75"
Sep47.5°73.1°1.3"
Oct37.1°59.4°1.18"
Nov26.3°45.3°0.63"
Dec17.8°35.2°0.5"

NOAA station data 1.33 miles from Billings.

Permits & Regulations in MT

  • Remodeling and painting contractors in Montana must hold a Construction Contractor License, required since January 1, 2026
  • Remodeling permits come from the state or from a city certified to issue its own
  • 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: Montana Construction Contractor License

Sources: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Billings

How much does painting cost in Billings?

Painting a typical interior room in Billings runs $471-$1412, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Billings?

We track 5 painting companies serving Billings.

When can exterior painting be done in Billings?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Billings the reliable window runs from after the last frost around May 4 to before the first around October 3.

Is painting in Billings more expensive than average?

Painting in Billings runs about +17.7% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Billings summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Billings reaches 87F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Billings rainfall affect exterior paint?

Billings gets about 13.66 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 MT?

In MT, Remodeling and painting contractors in Montana must hold a Construction Contractor License, required since January 1, 2026. Homes built before 1978 in Billings also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Billings?

Typically 5-10 years; Billings winter lows near 18F and summer highs near 87F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.