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Painting in Houston, TX

Compare 3 local painting pros. Typical service: $374–$1121.

Top Painting Companies in Houston

  1. 1.Go Painting of North Houston

    5.0★ (22 reviews)

    5.0★ from 22 reviews

    +17138746906Website

  2. 2.Rustbusters Industrial Painting, Inc

    4.4★ (9 reviews)

    4.4★ from 9 reviews

    +12814414989Website

  3. 3.Adolfo's Painting and Remodeling LLC

    +18327075110Website

Painting Cost in Houston

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

ServiceTypical range in Houston
Interior room$374–$1,121/room
Whole-home interior$3,736–$9,340/job
Exterior repaint$2,802–$7,472/job
Cabinet painting$2,802–$6,538/job

Painting prices in Houston run about 7% 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 3 companies serving Houston, rated 4.7★ on average across 31 customer reviews.

Houston Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Houston's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
February 3
First fall frost
December 20
Annual precipitation
50.63"
Heating degree days
1,237
Cooling degree days
3,322
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan44.4°62.5°4.02"
Feb47.8°65.9°3.3"
Mar54.1°72.9°3.12"
Apr61.3°79.4°3.28"
May69.5°85.9°4.24"
Jun75.3°91.3°7.45"
Jul77°93.1°4.55"
Aug77°93.4°2.83"
Sep72.1°90°4.17"
Oct63.1°82°5.39"
Nov54.2°72.6°4.3"
Dec46°64.6°3.98"

NOAA station data 7.09 miles from Houston.

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 Houston

How much does painting cost in Houston?

Painting a typical interior room in Houston runs $374-$1121, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Houston?

We track 3 painting companies serving Houston.

When can exterior painting be done in Houston?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Houston the reliable window runs from after the last frost around February 3 to before the first around December 20.

Is painting in Houston more expensive than average?

Painting in Houston runs about -6.6% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Houston summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Houston reaches 93F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Houston rainfall affect exterior paint?

Houston gets about 50.63 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 Houston also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Houston?

Typically 5-10 years; Houston winter lows near 44F and summer highs near 93F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.