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Painting in Phoenix, AZ

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $396–$1187.

Top Painting Companies in Phoenix

  1. 1.Robo Painting, LLC

    4.9★ (474 reviews)

    4.9★ from 474 reviews

    +16237559367Website

  2. 2.House Painters Phoenix

    5.0★ (247 reviews)

    5.0★ from 247 reviews

    +16024238127Website

  3. 3.Sal's precision painting

    4.9★ (101 reviews)

    4.9★ from 101 reviews

    +16027516827Website

  4. 4.Metzger's Painting Professionals Inc.

    4.6★ (97 reviews)

    4.6★ from 97 reviews

    +16026725069Website

  5. 5.PHP Commercial Painting

    4.4★ (27 reviews)

    4.4★ from 27 reviews

    +16233224640Website

Painting Cost in Phoenix

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

ServiceTypical range in Phoenix
Interior room$396–$1,187/room
Whole-home interior$3,956–$9,890/job
Exterior repaint$2,967–$7,912/job
Cabinet painting$2,967–$6,923/job

Painting prices in Phoenix run about 1% 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 Phoenix, rated 4.8★ on average across 946 customer reviews.

Phoenix Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Phoenix's weather means for scheduling painting.

Annual precipitation
8.18"
Heating degree days
868
Cooling degree days
4,567
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45.6°68.6°0.98"
Feb48.7°71.7°0.97"
Mar53.5°78.2°1.06"
Apr60.2°85.9°0.26"
May69°94.7°0.08"
Jun77.2°103.8°0.02"
Jul82.5°105.8°1.07"
Aug82.1°104.2°0.97"
Sep75.4°100.1°0.61"
Oct64.4°89.3°0.65"
Nov51.9°76.4°0.66"
Dec44.8°67.3°0.85"

NOAA station data 8.53 miles from Phoenix.

Permits & Regulations in AZ

  • Painting contracts of $1,000 or more in Arizona require a Registrar of Contractors license in the painting classification
  • Jobs under $1,000 that need no permit fall under the ROC handyman exemption
  • 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: Arizona ROC R-34 or C-34 painting license (jobs of $1,000 or more)

Sources: roc.az.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Phoenix

How much does painting cost in Phoenix?

Painting a typical interior room in Phoenix runs $396-$1187, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Phoenix?

We track 5 painting companies serving Phoenix.

Is painting in Phoenix more expensive than average?

Painting in Phoenix runs about -1.1% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Phoenix summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Phoenix reaches 106F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Phoenix rainfall affect exterior paint?

Phoenix gets about 8.18 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 AZ?

In AZ, Painting contracts of $1,000 or more in Arizona require a Registrar of Contractors license in the painting classification. Homes built before 1978 in Phoenix also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Phoenix?

Typically 5-10 years; Phoenix winter lows near 45F and summer highs near 106F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.