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Painting in Rochester, NY

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $382–$1147.

Top Painting Companies in Rochester

  1. 1.R&R Painting & concrete coatings

    5.0★ (241 reviews)

    5.0★ from 241 reviews

    +15854408844Website

  2. 2.Color Splash Painting

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

    +15852871593Website

  3. 3.Brushmaster Painting Co.

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15853097163

  4. 4.Impact Painting

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15852540040

  5. 5.Morris Painting

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15854584359

  6. 6.Daystar Painting

    Website

Painting Cost in Rochester

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

ServiceTypical range in Rochester
Interior room$382–$1,147/room
Whole-home interior$3,824–$9,560/job
Exterior repaint$2,868–$7,648/job
Cabinet painting$2,868–$6,692/job

Painting prices in Rochester run about 4% 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 6 companies serving Rochester, rated 5.0★ on average across 254 customer reviews.

Rochester Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Rochester's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 27
First fall frost
October 17
Annual precipitation
34.27"
Heating degree days
6,646
Cooling degree days
539
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan17.6°31.7°2.41"
Feb18.6°34.1°1.95"
Mar25.8°42.8°2.5"
Apr36.6°56°2.73"
May46.3°67.6°2.87"
Jun55.9°76.6°3.34"
Jul60.7°81°3.33"
Aug59.5°79.1°3.47"
Sep52°71.6°3.38"
Oct41.5°59.6°2.72"
Nov33°48°2.94"
Dec23.5°36.5°2.63"

NOAA station data 4.69 miles from Rochester.

Permits & Regulations in NY

  • New York has no statewide painting license; New York City requires a DCWP Home Improvement Contractor license for residential work over $200, including painting
  • Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and other counties license home improvement contractors locally
  • 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; local licensing (NYC: DCWP over $200)

Sources: www.nyc.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Rochester

How much does painting cost in Rochester?

Painting a typical interior room in Rochester runs $382-$1147, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Rochester?

We track 6 painting companies serving Rochester.

When can exterior painting be done in Rochester?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Rochester the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 27 to before the first around October 17.

Is painting in Rochester more expensive than average?

Painting in Rochester runs about -4.4% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Rochester summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Rochester reaches 81F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Rochester rainfall affect exterior paint?

Rochester gets about 34.27 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 NY?

In NY, New York has no statewide painting license; New York City requires a DCWP Home Improvement Contractor license for residential work over $200, including painting. Homes built before 1978 in Rochester also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Rochester?

Typically 5-10 years; Rochester winter lows near 18F and summer highs near 81F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.