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Painting in Newark, NJ

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $497–$1492.

Top Painting Companies in Newark

  1. 1.Copan Painting Remodeling LLC

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +14436737866

  2. 2.J&J General painting LLC

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +19084057340

  3. 3.Virgen de la Nube Painting LLC

    4.0★ (4 reviews)

    4.0★ from 4 reviews

    +18623206705Website

  4. 4.Chapin Painting

    4.0★ (2 reviews)

    4.0★ from 2 reviews

    +19734129703

  5. 5.GB PAINTING LLC

    +19733804012

Painting Cost in Newark

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

ServiceTypical range in Newark
Interior room$497–$1,492/room
Whole-home interior$4,972–$12,430/job
Exterior repaint$3,729–$9,944/job
Cabinet painting$3,729–$8,701/job

Painting prices in Newark run about 24% 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 Newark, rated 4.5★ on average across 13 customer reviews.

Newark Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Newark's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 2
First fall frost
November 9
Annual precipitation
46.25"
Heating degree days
4,870
Cooling degree days
1,190
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan24.5°38.8°3.54"
Feb26.9°42.3°2.88"
Mar33.6°50.7°4.18"
Apr43.7°62°4.2"
May53.3°72.1°4.09"
Jun63.3°81.5°4.02"
Jul68.7°86°4.76"
Aug67.5°84.1°3.7"
Sep59.7°76.7°3.82"
Oct48°65.3°3.6"
Nov39°54.6°3.65"
Dec29.6°43.5°3.81"

NOAA station data 2.87 miles from Newark.

Permits & Regulations in NJ

  • Painting and remodeling of existing homes in New Jersey require Home Improvement Contractor registration with the Division of Consumer Affairs
  • Remodeling permits are issued by the municipal construction office
  • 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: NJ Home Improvement Contractor registration

Sources: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Newark

How much does painting cost in Newark?

Painting a typical interior room in Newark runs $497-$1492, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Newark?

We track 5 painting companies serving Newark.

When can exterior painting be done in Newark?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Newark the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 2 to before the first around November 9.

Is painting in Newark more expensive than average?

Painting in Newark runs about +24.3% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Newark summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Newark reaches 86F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Newark rainfall affect exterior paint?

Newark gets about 46.25 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 NJ?

In NJ, Painting and remodeling of existing homes in New Jersey require Home Improvement Contractor registration with the Division of Consumer Affairs. Homes built before 1978 in Newark also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Newark?

Typically 5-10 years; Newark winter lows near 25F and summer highs near 86F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.