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Painting in Providence, RI

Compare 4 local painting pros. Typical service: $359–$1076.

Top Painting Companies in Providence

  1. 1.Sullivan Painting

    4.0★ (7 reviews)

    4.0★ from 7 reviews

    +14016966043

  2. 2.Affordable Painting Providence

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +14012041888

  3. 3.Progressive Painting & Remodeling

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +17746067693

  4. 4.Heroica's Painting, Inc.

    4.0★ (1 reviews)

    4.0★ from 1 reviews

    +14016419609

Painting Cost in Providence

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

ServiceTypical range in Providence
Interior room$359–$1,076/room
Whole-home interior$3,588–$8,970/job
Exterior repaint$2,691–$7,176/job
Cabinet painting$2,691–$6,279/job

Painting prices in Providence run about 10% 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 4 companies serving Providence, rated 4.5★ on average across 10 customer reviews.

Providence Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Providence's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 12
First fall frost
October 24
Annual precipitation
47.18"
Heating degree days
5,618
Cooling degree days
744
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21°37.4°3.86"
Feb23.6°40.3°3.29"
Mar30°47.8°5.01"
Apr39.6°58.6°4.36"
May48.6°68.4°3.55"
Jun58.4°77.5°3.64"
Jul64.2°82.8°3.29"
Aug63.2°81.4°3.6"
Sep55.3°74.2°3.92"
Oct43.9°63.3°3.93"
Nov35.7°53.2°4.51"
Dec26.3°42.3°4.22"

NOAA station data 6.98 miles from Providence.

Permits & Regulations in RI

  • Remodelers and painters in Rhode Island must register with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
  • Remodeling permits are issued by the city or town building official
  • 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: RI Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board registration

Sources: crb.ri.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Providence

How much does painting cost in Providence?

Painting a typical interior room in Providence runs $359-$1076, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Providence?

We track 4 painting companies serving Providence.

When can exterior painting be done in Providence?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Providence the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 12 to before the first around October 24.

Is painting in Providence more expensive than average?

Painting in Providence runs about -10.3% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Providence summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Providence reaches 83F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Providence rainfall affect exterior paint?

Providence gets about 47.18 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 RI?

In RI, Remodelers and painters in Rhode Island must register with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board. Homes built before 1978 in Providence also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Providence?

Typically 5-10 years; Providence winter lows near 21F and summer highs near 83F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.