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Painting in Chattanooga, TN

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $384–$1153.

Top Painting Companies in Chattanooga

  1. 1.Painter Ready Chattanooga

    4.8★ (158 reviews)

    4.8★ from 158 reviews

    +14236484408Website

  2. 2.Williams Painting Company

    4.9★ (135 reviews)

    4.9★ from 135 reviews

    +14238703615Website

  3. 3.Painter1 of Chattanooga

    5.0★ (88 reviews)

    5.0★ from 88 reviews

    +14234718684Website

  4. 4.Welsh Painting Company

    5.0★ (50 reviews)

    5.0★ from 50 reviews

    +14233212256Website

  5. 5.True-Coat Painting

    +16155616094

Painting Cost in Chattanooga

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

ServiceTypical range in Chattanooga
Interior room$384–$1,153/room
Whole-home interior$3,844–$9,610/job
Exterior repaint$2,883–$7,688/job
Cabinet painting$2,883–$6,727/job

Painting prices in Chattanooga 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 5 companies serving Chattanooga, rated 4.9★ on average across 431 customer reviews.

Chattanooga Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Chattanooga's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 30
First fall frost
November 6
Annual precipitation
52.48"
Heating degree days
3,239
Cooling degree days
1,744
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan30.7°50.2°4.91"
Feb34°54.8°4.84"
Mar40.7°63.7°4.98"
Apr48.3°72.7°3.99"
May57.3°79.9°4.1"
Jun65.8°87.1°4.05"
Jul69.7°90.2°4.91"
Aug69.2°89.6°3.48"
Sep61.8°83.2°4.04"
Oct49.9°73.1°3.28"
Nov40.2°62.3°5"
Dec33.1°52.1°4.9"

NOAA station data 3.52 miles from Chattanooga.

Permits & Regulations in TN

  • Residential remodeling in Tennessee requires a home improvement license between $3,000 and $25,000 in participating counties, and a contractor license at $25,000 and above
  • Painting-only work below those thresholds needs no state license
  • 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: Tennessee home improvement license ($3,000-$25,000) or contractor license ($25,000+)

Sources: www.tn.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Chattanooga

How much does painting cost in Chattanooga?

Painting a typical interior room in Chattanooga runs $384-$1153, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Chattanooga?

We track 5 painting companies serving Chattanooga.

When can exterior painting be done in Chattanooga?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Chattanooga the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 30 to before the first around November 6.

Is painting in Chattanooga more expensive than average?

Painting in Chattanooga runs about -3.9% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Chattanooga summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Chattanooga reaches 90F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Chattanooga rainfall affect exterior paint?

Chattanooga gets about 52.48 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 TN?

In TN, Residential remodeling in Tennessee requires a home improvement license between $3,000 and $25,000 in participating counties, and a contractor license at $25,000 and above. Homes built before 1978 in Chattanooga also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Chattanooga?

Typically 5-10 years; Chattanooga winter lows near 31F and summer highs near 90F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.