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Painting in Richmond, VA

Compare 4 local painting pros. Typical service: $386–$1158.

Top Painting Companies in Richmond

  1. 1.Let's Upgrade Painting

    5.0★ (191 reviews)

    5.0★ from 191 reviews

    +18044207777Website

  2. 2.E.C. Painting / Drywall Repair

    4.9★ (80 reviews)

    4.9★ from 80 reviews

    +18044530731Website

  3. 3.O’Connor Painting LLC

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

    +18048407150Website

  4. 4.Commonwealth Painting Co. Inc.

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18046402440Website

Painting Cost in Richmond

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

ServiceTypical range in Richmond
Interior room$386–$1,158/room
Whole-home interior$3,860–$9,650/job
Exterior repaint$2,895–$7,720/job
Cabinet painting$2,895–$6,755/job

Painting prices in Richmond 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 4 companies serving Richmond, rated 5.0★ on average across 281 customer reviews.

Richmond Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Richmond's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 3
First fall frost
November 3
Annual precipitation
43.6"
Heating degree days
3,771
Cooling degree days
1,549
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan28.3°47.4°3.04"
Feb30.5°51.3°2.76"
Mar37.1°60°4.04"
Apr46.1°70.3°3.27"
May55°77.9°3.78"
Jun64.5°86.1°3.93"
Jul68.9°89.7°4.51"
Aug67.4°87.6°4.66"
Sep60.1°81.2°4.13"
Oct48.3°71°2.98"
Nov39.4°61.4°3.24"
Dec31.4°50.7°3.26"

NOAA station data 8.48 miles from Richmond.

Permits & Regulations in VA

  • Painting and remodeling contracts of $1,000 or more in Virginia require a DPOR contractor license
  • Class C covers individual contracts from $1,000 up to $10,000
  • 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: Virginia DPOR contractor license for contracts of $1,000 or more

Sources: www.dpor.virginia.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Richmond

How much does painting cost in Richmond?

Painting a typical interior room in Richmond runs $386-$1158, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Richmond?

We track 4 painting companies serving Richmond.

When can exterior painting be done in Richmond?

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

Is painting in Richmond more expensive than average?

Painting in Richmond runs about -3.5% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Richmond summer heat?

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

Richmond gets about 43.6 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 VA?

In VA, Painting and remodeling contracts of $1,000 or more in Virginia require a DPOR contractor license. Homes built before 1978 in Richmond also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Richmond?

Typically 5-10 years; Richmond winter lows near 28F and summer highs near 90F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.