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Painting in Syracuse, NY

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $394–$1181.

Top Painting Companies in Syracuse

  1. 1.Empire Painting Services, LLC

    5.0★ (70 reviews)

    5.0★ from 70 reviews

    +13158701711Website

  2. 2.Seth’s Painting & Carpentry

    4.8★ (37 reviews)

    4.8★ from 37 reviews

    +13153175097Website

  3. 3.Paint +ER

    4.9★ (8 reviews)

    4.9★ from 8 reviews

    +13156406929

  4. 4.Ryan Painting & Renovations

    3.9★ (8 reviews)

    3.9★ from 8 reviews

    +13154699283

  5. 5.Finesse Painting

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +13159915011Website

  6. 6.Ramos Painting & Renovation

    3.7★ (3 reviews)

    3.7★ from 3 reviews

    +13155759678

Painting Cost in Syracuse

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

ServiceTypical range in Syracuse
Interior room$394–$1,181/room
Whole-home interior$3,936–$9,840/job
Exterior repaint$2,952–$7,872/job
Cabinet painting$2,952–$6,888/job

Painting prices in Syracuse run about 2% 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 Syracuse, rated 4.5★ on average across 128 customer reviews.

Syracuse Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Syracuse's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 28
First fall frost
October 13
Annual precipitation
38.47"
Heating degree days
6,651
Cooling degree days
570
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan15.7°31.5°2.5"
Feb17.6°34.2°2.07"
Mar25.1°43.2°2.95"
Apr36.6°57.2°3.19"
May46.4°68.8°3.22"
Jun56°77.5°3.31"
Jul61°81.6°3.78"
Aug59.6°80°3.57"
Sep51.9°72.2°3.69"
Oct41.2°60°3.44"
Nov32.8°48.4°3.53"
Dec22.4°36.4°3.22"

NOAA station data 5.24 miles from Syracuse.

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 Syracuse

How much does painting cost in Syracuse?

Painting a typical interior room in Syracuse runs $394-$1181, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Syracuse?

We track 6 painting companies serving Syracuse.

When can exterior painting be done in Syracuse?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Syracuse the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 28 to before the first around October 13.

Is painting in Syracuse more expensive than average?

Painting in Syracuse runs about -1.6% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Syracuse summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Syracuse reaches 82F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Syracuse rainfall affect exterior paint?

Syracuse gets about 38.47 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 Syracuse also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Syracuse?

Typically 5-10 years; Syracuse winter lows near 16F and summer highs near 82F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.