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Painting in San Francisco, CA

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $515–$1544.

Top Painting Companies in San Francisco

  1. 1.Supreme Painting

    4.9★ (75 reviews)

    4.9★ from 75 reviews

    +14158493049Website

  2. 2.Prestige Custom Painting

    5.0★ (66 reviews)

    5.0★ from 66 reviews

    +14159663856Website

  3. 3.Smart & Beyond painting inc

    5.0★ (36 reviews)

    5.0★ from 36 reviews

    +14157146170Website

  4. 4.NC Pro Painting

    4.8★ (26 reviews)

    4.8★ from 26 reviews

    +14156826184Website

  5. 5.San Francisco Painting Company

    5.0★ (16 reviews)

    5.0★ from 16 reviews

    +14153102134Website

Painting Cost in San Francisco

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

ServiceTypical range in San Francisco
Interior room$515–$1,544/room
Whole-home interior$5,148–$12,870/job
Exterior repaint$3,861–$10,296/job
Cabinet painting$3,861–$9,009/job

Painting prices in San Francisco run about 29% 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 San Francisco, rated 4.9★ on average across 219 customer reviews.

San Francisco Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Francisco's weather means for scheduling painting.

Annual precipitation
20.68"
Heating degree days
3,564
Cooling degree days
19
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45°56.6°4.18"
Feb46.5°58.6°4.1"
Mar47.5°59°2.63"
Apr48.8°59.1°1.18"
May50.6°59.5°0.64"
Jun52.5°60.8°0.21"
Jul54°61.5°0.01"
Aug55.3°62.8°0.05"
Sep54.8°63.8°0.1"
Oct52.9°64.5°1.06"
Nov48.8°61.6°2.55"
Dec45.3°56.8°3.97"

NOAA station data 28.8 miles from San Francisco.

Permits & Regulations in CA

  • Painting jobs of $1,000 or more in California require a CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license
  • Remodeling that spans several trades requires a B General Building Contractor license
  • 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: CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license (jobs of $1,000 or more)

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for San Francisco

How much does painting cost in San Francisco?

Painting a typical interior room in San Francisco runs $515-$1544, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve San Francisco?

We track 5 painting companies serving San Francisco.

Is painting in San Francisco more expensive than average?

Painting in San Francisco runs about +28.7% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in San Francisco summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when San Francisco reaches 65F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does San Francisco rainfall affect exterior paint?

San Francisco gets about 20.68 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 CA?

In CA, Painting jobs of $1,000 or more in California require a CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license. Homes built before 1978 in San Francisco also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in San Francisco?

Typically 5-10 years; San Francisco winter lows near 45F and summer highs near 65F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.