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Painting Cost in Burlington
Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.
| Service | Typical range in Burlington |
|---|---|
| Interior room | $475–$1,426/room |
| Whole-home interior | $4,752–$11,880/job |
| Exterior repaint | $3,564–$9,504/job |
| Cabinet painting | $3,564–$8,316/job |
Painting prices in Burlington run about 19% above 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 Burlington, rated 5.0★ on average across 83 customer reviews.
Burlington Climate & Seasonal Timing
What Burlington's weather means for scheduling painting.
- Last spring frost
- May 3
- First fall frost
- October 7
- Annual precipitation
- 36.82"
- Heating degree days
- 7,435
- Cooling degree days
- 492
| Month | Low | High | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.2° | 27.2° | 2.06" |
| Feb | 12.5° | 30.6° | 1.76" |
| Mar | 22° | 40° | 2.22" |
| Apr | 34.8° | 54.7° | 2.82" |
| May | 45.4° | 67.2° | 3.45" |
| Jun | 55.3° | 76.3° | 3.69" |
| Jul | 60.3° | 80.9° | 4.16" |
| Aug | 58.5° | 79° | 3.91" |
| Sep | 50.7° | 70.4° | 3.64" |
| Oct | 39.1° | 57.2° | 3.6" |
| Nov | 30.9° | 45.5° | 3.13" |
| Dec | 18.5° | 33.2° | 2.38" |
NOAA station data 4.68 miles from Burlington.
Permits & Regulations in VT
- Remodeling and painting jobs worth $10,000 or more in Vermont require the contractor to be registered with the Office of Professional Regulation
- Registration requires liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence
- 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: Vermont OPR residential contractor registration ($10,000+ jobs)
Sources: sos.vermont.gov, www.epa.gov
Painting FAQs for Burlington
How much does painting cost in Burlington?
Painting a typical interior room in Burlington runs $475-$1426, depending on size, ceilings and trim.
How many painters serve Burlington?
We track 5 painting companies serving Burlington.
When can exterior painting be done in Burlington?
Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Burlington the reliable window runs from after the last frost around May 3 to before the first around October 7.
Is painting in Burlington more expensive than average?
Painting in Burlington runs about +18.8% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.
Can exterior paint go on in Burlington summer heat?
Paint applied in direct sun when Burlington reaches 81F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.
How does Burlington rainfall affect exterior paint?
Burlington gets about 36.82 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 VT?
In VT, Remodeling and painting jobs worth $10,000 or more in Vermont require the contractor to be registered with the Office of Professional Regulation. Homes built before 1978 in Burlington also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.
How long does exterior paint last in Burlington?
Typically 5-10 years; Burlington winter lows near 10F and summer highs near 81F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.
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