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Painting in Huntsville, AL

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $368–$1105.

Top Painting Companies in Huntsville

  1. 1.The Pros-Painting

    5.0★ (71 reviews)

    5.0★ from 71 reviews

    +12566946291Website

  2. 2.Matthew's Painting

    5.0★ (68 reviews)

    5.0★ from 68 reviews

    +12565025133Website

  3. 3.Luxe Home Painting

    4.9★ (68 reviews)

    4.9★ from 68 reviews

    +12052222237Website

  4. 4.Heritage Painting & Remedeling

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +12565088221

  5. 5.Mike's Painting and Handyman Service

    +12565837461

Painting Cost in Huntsville

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

ServiceTypical range in Huntsville
Interior room$368–$1,105/room
Whole-home interior$3,684–$9,210/job
Exterior repaint$2,763–$7,368/job
Cabinet painting$2,763–$6,447/job

Painting prices in Huntsville run about 8% 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 Huntsville, rated 5.0★ on average across 208 customer reviews.

Huntsville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Huntsville's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 27
First fall frost
November 7
Annual precipitation
54.34"
Heating degree days
3,002
Cooling degree days
1,951
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan31.8°51.2°4.89"
Feb35.5°55.9°4.84"
Mar42.2°64.9°5.21"
Apr50°73.6°4.32"
May59.3°81.3°5.11"
Jun67.1°88.2°4.29"
Jul70.4°90.7°4.05"
Aug69.4°90.9°3.61"
Sep62.5°85°3.72"
Oct51°74.6°3.59"
Nov41.8°63.7°4.94"
Dec34.4°53.5°5.77"

NOAA station data 7.24 miles from Huntsville.

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 Huntsville

How much does painting cost in Huntsville?

Painting a typical interior room in Huntsville runs $368-$1105, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Huntsville?

We track 5 painting companies serving Huntsville.

When can exterior painting be done in Huntsville?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Huntsville the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 27 to before the first around November 7.

Is painting in Huntsville more expensive than average?

Painting in Huntsville runs about -7.9% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Huntsville summer heat?

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

Huntsville gets about 54.34 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 Huntsville also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Huntsville?

Typically 5-10 years; Huntsville winter lows near 32F and summer highs near 91F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.