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Painting in Lubbock, TX

Compare 4 local painting pros. Typical service: $328–$985.

Top Painting Companies in Lubbock

  1. 1.DM Painting

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +18063326166Website

  2. 2.The Lubbock Painting Company

    +18064513626Website

  3. 3.Adams Brothers Painting Contractors

    +18067620445

  4. 4.RF Bryer Painting

    +18063707882

Painting Cost in Lubbock

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

ServiceTypical range in Lubbock
Interior room$328–$985/room
Whole-home interior$3,284–$8,210/job
Exterior repaint$2,463–$6,568/job
Cabinet painting$2,463–$5,747/job

Painting prices in Lubbock run about 18% 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 Lubbock, rated 5.0★ on average across 6 customer reviews.

Lubbock Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Lubbock's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 3
First fall frost
November 1
Annual precipitation
19.12"
Heating degree days
3,380
Cooling degree days
1,804
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan26.4°54.1°0.65"
Feb30.1°58.9°0.75"
Mar37°66.7°1.1"
Apr45.7°75.4°1.41"
May55.9°83.8°2.3"
Jun64.2°90.6°3.04"
Jul67.7°92.8°1.91"
Aug66.6°91.3°1.91"
Sep58.8°84.5°2.51"
Oct47.9°75.2°1.93"
Nov35.9°63.6°0.85"
Dec27.1°54.1°0.76"

NOAA station data 8.11 miles from Lubbock.

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 Lubbock

How much does painting cost in Lubbock?

Painting a typical interior room in Lubbock runs $328-$985, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Lubbock?

We track 4 painting companies serving Lubbock.

When can exterior painting be done in Lubbock?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Lubbock the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 3 to before the first around November 1.

Is painting in Lubbock more expensive than average?

Painting in Lubbock runs about -17.9% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Lubbock summer heat?

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

Lubbock gets about 19.12 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 Lubbock also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Lubbock?

Typically 5-10 years; Lubbock winter lows near 26F and summer highs near 93F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.