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Painting in Philadelphia, PA

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $465–$1394.

Top Painting Companies in Philadelphia

  1. 1.Planet Paint Solutions Inc

    5.0★ (18 reviews)

    5.0★ from 18 reviews

    +12159483747Website

  2. 2.Greenlee Painting

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +12679348851

  3. 3.Flye Quality Painting

    4.3★ (6 reviews)

    4.3★ from 6 reviews

    +12674370272

  4. 4.Tucci's Painting

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +12154445740

  5. 5.New Era Pro Painting Inc

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +12673256095Website

Painting Cost in Philadelphia

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

ServiceTypical range in Philadelphia
Interior room$465–$1,394/room
Whole-home interior$4,648–$11,620/job
Exterior repaint$3,486–$9,296/job
Cabinet painting$3,486–$8,134/job

Painting prices in Philadelphia run about 16% 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 Philadelphia, rated 4.9★ on average across 36 customer reviews.

Philadelphia Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Philadelphia's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 30
First fall frost
November 16
Annual precipitation
48.51"
Heating degree days
4,350
Cooling degree days
1,474
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan27.4°40.4°3.62"
Feb29.3°44.5°3.13"
Mar36.4°53.2°4.6"
Apr46°64.8°4.11"
May55.7°74.9°4.48"
Jun65.6°84.2°4.29"
Jul70.2°88°4.43"
Aug69.1°86.3°4.66"
Sep61.5°78.7°4.1"
Oct50.3°67.2°3.81"
Nov41.7°56.1°3.39"
Dec32.2°44.6°3.89"

NOAA station data 4.08 miles from Philadelphia.

Permits & Regulations in PA

  • Pennsylvania requires Home Improvement Contractor registration for contractors doing more than $5,000 of home improvement work a year, including painting
  • Remodeling permits are issued by the municipality
  • 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: PA Home Improvement Contractor registration (over $5,000 a year)

Sources: www.attorneygeneral.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Philadelphia

How much does painting cost in Philadelphia?

Painting a typical interior room in Philadelphia runs $465-$1394, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Philadelphia?

We track 5 painting companies serving Philadelphia.

When can exterior painting be done in Philadelphia?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Philadelphia the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 30 to before the first around November 16.

Is painting in Philadelphia more expensive than average?

Painting in Philadelphia runs about +16.2% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Philadelphia summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia rainfall affect exterior paint?

Philadelphia gets about 48.51 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 PA?

In PA, Pennsylvania requires Home Improvement Contractor registration for contractors doing more than $5,000 of home improvement work a year, including painting. Homes built before 1978 in Philadelphia also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Philadelphia?

Typically 5-10 years; Philadelphia winter lows near 27F and summer highs near 88F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.