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Painting in Charlotte, NC

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $364–$1091.

Top Painting Companies in Charlotte

  1. 1.DeHaan Painting

    4.9★ (141 reviews)

    4.9★ from 141 reviews

    +19802243191Website

  2. 2.Maxavil Painting LLC

    5.0★ (41 reviews)

    5.0★ from 41 reviews

    +19804772077Website

  3. 3.Barrons painting

    5.0★ (32 reviews)

    5.0★ from 32 reviews

    +17042014532

  4. 4.A.A. Painting Co.

    4.8★ (24 reviews)

    4.8★ from 24 reviews

    +17046743247

  5. 5.A Plus Painting

    4.7★ (23 reviews)

    4.7★ from 23 reviews

    +17045314445Website

Painting Cost in Charlotte

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

ServiceTypical range in Charlotte
Interior room$364–$1,091/room
Whole-home interior$3,636–$9,090/job
Exterior repaint$2,727–$7,272/job
Cabinet painting$2,727–$6,363/job

Painting prices in Charlotte run about 9% below 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 Charlotte, rated 4.9★ on average across 261 customer reviews.

Charlotte Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Charlotte's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 3
First fall frost
November 2
Annual precipitation
41.63"
Heating degree days
3,390
Cooling degree days
1,519
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan29.6°50.7°3.41"
Feb32.7°55°3.32"
Mar39.3°63.1°4.01"
Apr46.9°71.9°3.04"
May55.8°78.9°3.18"
Jun64.5°86°3.74"
Jul68.1°89°3.68"
Aug67.2°87.5°4.22"
Sep60.4°81.3°3.24"
Oct48.8°71.8°3.4"
Nov39.2°62.4°3.14"
Dec31.9°52.9°3.25"

NOAA station data 7.02 miles from Charlotte.

Permits & Regulations in NC

  • North Carolina requires a general contractor license only for projects of $40,000 or more; painting and remodeling below that need no state license
  • Remodeling permits are issued by the local inspections 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 license under $40,000; NCLBGC above

Sources: www.nclbgc.org, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Charlotte

How much does painting cost in Charlotte?

Painting a typical interior room in Charlotte runs $364-$1091, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Charlotte?

We track 5 painting companies serving Charlotte.

When can exterior painting be done in Charlotte?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Charlotte the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 3 to before the first around November 2.

Is painting in Charlotte more expensive than average?

Painting in Charlotte runs about -9.1% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Charlotte summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Charlotte reaches 89F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Charlotte rainfall affect exterior paint?

Charlotte gets about 41.63 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 NC?

In NC, North Carolina requires a general contractor license only for projects of $40,000 or more; painting and remodeling below that need no state license. Homes built before 1978 in Charlotte also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Charlotte?

Typically 5-10 years; Charlotte winter lows near 30F and summer highs near 89F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.