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Painting in Wilmington, DE

Compare 3 local painting pros. Typical service: $465–$1394.

Top Painting Companies in Wilmington

  1. 1.JV Painting Wilmington DE

    5.0★ (22 reviews)

    5.0★ from 22 reviews

    +13023073918Website

  2. 2.All Women Painting LLC

    4.6★ (9 reviews)

    4.6★ from 9 reviews

    +12158684152Website

  3. 3.Cassidy Painting, Inc.

    +13023262412Website

Painting Cost in Wilmington

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

ServiceTypical range in Wilmington
Interior room$465–$1,394/room
Whole-home interior$4,648–$11,620/job
Exterior repaint$3,486–$9,296/job
Cabinet painting$3,486–$8,134/job

Painting prices in Wilmington run about 16% 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 3 companies serving Wilmington, rated 4.8★ on average across 31 customer reviews.

Wilmington Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Wilmington's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 5
First fall frost
November 6
Annual precipitation
49.32"
Heating degree days
4,935
Cooling degree days
1,071
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan25°38.7°3.71"
Feb27.1°42°2.99"
Mar33.9°50.7°4.52"
Apr43.4°61.9°4.21"
May53.3°71.6°4.38"
Jun62.9°80.5°4.19"
Jul67.7°84.6°5.36"
Aug66.3°82.8°3.67"
Sep58.9°75.6°4.9"
Oct47.3°64.3°3.81"
Nov38.5°54°3.48"
Dec29.2°43.2°4.1"

NOAA station data 2.69 miles from Wilmington.

Permits & Regulations in DE

  • Remodeling and painting contractors in Delaware need a Division of Revenue contractor business license and Department of Labor contractor registration
  • Remodeling permits are issued by the county or city building department
  • 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: Delaware contractor business license and DOL contractor registration

Sources: revenue.delaware.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Wilmington

How much does painting cost in Wilmington?

Painting a typical interior room in Wilmington runs $465-$1394, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Wilmington?

We track 3 painting companies serving Wilmington.

When can exterior painting be done in Wilmington?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Wilmington the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 5 to before the first around November 6.

Is painting in Wilmington more expensive than average?

Painting in Wilmington runs about +16.2% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Wilmington summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Wilmington reaches 85F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Wilmington rainfall affect exterior paint?

Wilmington gets about 49.32 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 DE?

In DE, Remodeling and painting contractors in Delaware need a Division of Revenue contractor business license and Department of Labor contractor registration. Homes built before 1978 in Wilmington also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Wilmington?

Typically 5-10 years; Wilmington winter lows near 25F and summer highs near 85F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.