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Painting in Birmingham, AL

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $361–$1082.

Top Painting Companies in Birmingham

  1. 1.Apex Painting

    5.0★ (49 reviews)

    5.0★ from 49 reviews

    +12052021363Website

  2. 2.Home Sweet Home Painting

    4.7★ (47 reviews)

    4.7★ from 47 reviews

    +12052038776Website

  3. 3.HENRY PAINTING

    4.6★ (10 reviews)

    4.6★ from 10 reviews

    +12055674168

  4. 4.Isaac Painting

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

  5. 5.Martinez Painting

    +12054019871

Painting Cost in Birmingham

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

ServiceTypical range in Birmingham
Interior room$361–$1,082/room
Whole-home interior$3,608–$9,020/job
Exterior repaint$2,706–$7,216/job
Cabinet painting$2,706–$6,314/job

Painting prices in Birmingham run about 10% 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 5 companies serving Birmingham, rated 4.8★ on average across 114 customer reviews.

Birmingham Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Birmingham's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 26
First fall frost
November 11
Annual precipitation
53.72"
Heating degree days
2,678
Cooling degree days
2,058
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan33.8°53.8°4.84"
Feb37.1°58.4°4.53"
Mar43.7°66.7°5.23"
Apr50.5°74.4°4.38"
May59.7°81.5°4.99"
Jun67.7°87.7°4.38"
Jul71.4°90.8°4.8"
Aug70.8°90.6°3.93"
Sep64.3°85.1°3.9"
Oct52.9°75.3°3.44"
Nov43.5°65.4°4.85"
Dec36.3°55.9°4.45"

NOAA station data 4 miles from Birmingham.

Permits & Regulations in AL

  • Alabama has no painting license; residential remodeling or home improvement over $10,000 requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license
  • Smaller painting jobs need only local business licensing
  • 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: Alabama HBLB license for residential remodeling over $10,000

Sources: hblb.alabama.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Birmingham

How much does painting cost in Birmingham?

Painting a typical interior room in Birmingham runs $361-$1082, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Birmingham?

We track 5 painting companies serving Birmingham.

When can exterior painting be done in Birmingham?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Birmingham the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 26 to before the first around November 11.

Is painting in Birmingham more expensive than average?

Painting in Birmingham runs about -9.8% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Birmingham summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Birmingham reaches 91F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Birmingham rainfall affect exterior paint?

Birmingham gets about 53.72 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 AL?

In AL, Alabama has no painting license; residential remodeling or home improvement over $10,000 requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license. Homes built before 1978 in Birmingham also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Birmingham?

Typically 5-10 years; Birmingham winter lows near 34F and summer highs near 91F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.