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Painting in Austin, TX

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $377–$1130.

Top Painting Companies in Austin

  1. 1.CertaPro Painters of Austin, TX

    4.8★ (778 reviews)

    4.8★ from 778 reviews

    +15123239502Website

  2. 2.PaintPro

    4.9★ (63 reviews)

    4.9★ from 63 reviews

    +15128774340Website

  3. 3.Precision Painters & Beyond LLC

    5.0★ (36 reviews)

    5.0★ from 36 reviews

    +17132987964Website

  4. 4.The Brown Paint Company

    4.4★ (21 reviews)

    4.4★ from 21 reviews

    +15125069740Website

  5. 5.ACP Painting

    4.9★ (14 reviews)

    4.9★ from 14 reviews

    +15125153551Website

Painting Cost in Austin

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

ServiceTypical range in Austin
Interior room$377–$1,130/room
Whole-home interior$3,768–$9,420/job
Exterior repaint$2,826–$7,536/job
Cabinet painting$2,826–$6,594/job

Painting prices in Austin run about 6% 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 Austin, rated 4.8★ on average across 912 customer reviews.

Austin Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Austin's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
February 19
First fall frost
December 5
Annual precipitation
34.32"
Heating degree days
1,540
Cooling degree days
3,140
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan41.5°61.5°2.22"
Feb44.8°65.2°2.02"
Mar51.3°72.2°2.76"
Apr58.6°79.8°2.09"
May66.7°86.5°4.44"
Jun72.3°92.1°4.33"
Jul74.4°95.6°1.88"
Aug74.6°97°2.35"
Sep69.4°90.5°2.99"
Oct60.6°81.8°3.88"
Nov50.6°71.4°2.96"
Dec42.3°62.7°2.4"

NOAA station data 1.58 miles from Austin.

Permits & Regulations in TX

  • Texas has no state painting or general contractor license; contractor registration and permits are handled by each city
  • Several Texas cities require contractors to register before pulling a permit
  • 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 painting or remodeling license

Sources: www.tdlr.texas.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Austin

How much does painting cost in Austin?

Painting a typical interior room in Austin runs $377-$1130, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Austin?

We track 5 painting companies serving Austin.

When can exterior painting be done in Austin?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Austin the reliable window runs from after the last frost around February 19 to before the first around December 5.

Is painting in Austin more expensive than average?

Painting in Austin runs about -5.8% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Austin summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Austin reaches 97F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Austin rainfall affect exterior paint?

Austin gets about 34.32 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 TX?

In TX, Texas has no state painting or general contractor license; contractor registration and permits are handled by each city. Homes built before 1978 in Austin also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Austin?

Typically 5-10 years; Austin winter lows near 42F and summer highs near 97F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.