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Painting in Greensboro, NC

Compare 3 local painting pros. Typical service: $339–$1018.

Top Painting Companies in Greensboro

  1. 1.Leo's paint & stains LLC

    5.0★ (19 reviews)

    5.0★ from 19 reviews

  2. 2.Rocha's Painting & Drywall LLC

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  3. 3.Brooks Painting

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

Painting Cost in Greensboro

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

ServiceTypical range in Greensboro
Interior room$339–$1,018/room
Whole-home interior$3,392–$8,480/job
Exterior repaint$2,544–$6,784/job
Cabinet painting$2,544–$5,936/job

Painting prices in Greensboro run about 15% 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 3 companies serving Greensboro, rated 3.7★ on average across 21 customer reviews.

Greensboro Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Greensboro's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 1
First fall frost
November 3
Annual precipitation
42.2"
Heating degree days
3,617
Cooling degree days
1,485
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan29.5°48.3°3.06"
Feb32.4°52.5°2.96"
Mar39.1°60.9°3.73"
Apr47.3°70.2°3.57"
May56.1°77.5°3.38"
Jun65.3°84.8°3.73"
Jul69.1°87.9°4.48"
Aug68°86.3°3.88"
Sep60.6°79.7°4.19"
Oct48.8°70.3°3.13"
Nov39.6°60.8°3.11"
Dec32°50.7°2.98"

NOAA station data 6.68 miles from Greensboro.

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 Greensboro

How much does painting cost in Greensboro?

Painting a typical interior room in Greensboro runs $339-$1018, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Greensboro?

We track 3 painting companies serving Greensboro.

When can exterior painting be done in Greensboro?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Greensboro the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 1 to before the first around November 3.

Is painting in Greensboro more expensive than average?

Painting in Greensboro runs about -15.2% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Greensboro summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Greensboro reaches 88F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Greensboro rainfall affect exterior paint?

Greensboro gets about 42.2 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 Greensboro also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Greensboro?

Typically 5-10 years; Greensboro winter lows near 30F and summer highs near 88F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.