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Painting in Madison, WI

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $458–$1373.

Top Painting Companies in Madison

  1. 1.Radiant Smiles Arts & Entertainment

    5.0★ (217 reviews)

    5.0★ from 217 reviews

    Website

  2. 2.3rd Gen Painting and Remodeling

    4.7★ (84 reviews)

    4.7★ from 84 reviews

    +16086204680Website

  3. 3.Evolution Painting and Contracting, LLC

    4.9★ (31 reviews)

    4.9★ from 31 reviews

    +16082129921Website

  4. 4.Early Bird Painting LLC

    4.8★ (23 reviews)

    4.8★ from 23 reviews

    +16082747132Website

  5. 5.Picture Perfect Painting

    5.0★ (20 reviews)

    5.0★ from 20 reviews

    +16086094610Website

Painting Cost in Madison

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

ServiceTypical range in Madison
Interior room$458–$1,373/room
Whole-home interior$4,576–$11,440/job
Exterior repaint$3,432–$9,152/job
Cabinet painting$3,432–$8,008/job

Painting prices in Madison run about 14% 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 Madison, rated 4.9★ on average across 375 customer reviews.

Madison Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Madison's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 21
First fall frost
October 13
Annual precipitation
36.13"
Heating degree days
7,178
Cooling degree days
681
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan10.7°26.9°1.24"
Feb14.8°31.4°1.4"
Mar25.6°42.9°2.14"
Apr37.7°56.9°3.85"
May48.8°67.9°4.07"
Jun58.5°78.1°4.89"
Jul63.1°82°3.95"
Aug61.2°79.8°4.12"
Sep52.3°71.9°3.45"
Oct40°59.7°2.68"
Nov28.3°44.8°2.45"
Dec15.5°31°1.89"

NOAA station data 3.27 miles from Madison.

Permits & Regulations in WI

  • Wisconsin has no painting license; a DSPS Dwelling Contractor credential is required to pull permits on one- and two-family dwellings
  • Painting that needs no permit carries no state credential requirement
  • 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: Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor credential for permitted work

Sources: dsps.wi.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Madison

How much does painting cost in Madison?

Painting a typical interior room in Madison runs $458-$1373, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Madison?

We track 5 painting companies serving Madison.

When can exterior painting be done in Madison?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Madison the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 21 to before the first around October 13.

Is painting in Madison more expensive than average?

Painting in Madison runs about +14.4% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Madison summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Madison reaches 82F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Madison rainfall affect exterior paint?

Madison gets about 36.13 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 WI?

In WI, Wisconsin has no painting license; a DSPS Dwelling Contractor credential is required to pull permits on one- and two-family dwellings. Homes built before 1978 in Madison also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Madison?

Typically 5-10 years; Madison winter lows near 11F and summer highs near 82F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.