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Painting in Jacksonville, FL

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $389–$1166.

Top Painting Companies in Jacksonville

  1. 1.A New Leaf Painting Contractors

    4.8★ (381 reviews)

    4.8★ from 381 reviews

    +19046156599Website

  2. 2.SA Classic Painting LLC

    5.0★ (209 reviews)

    5.0★ from 209 reviews

    +19044788846Website

  3. 3.Thomas Painting

    4.9★ (110 reviews)

    4.9★ from 110 reviews

    +19043009380Website

  4. 4.First Class Quality Painting LLC

    4.9★ (77 reviews)

    4.9★ from 77 reviews

    +19042101532Website

  5. 5.Ocean Wave Painting

    5.0★ (70 reviews)

    5.0★ from 70 reviews

    +19042000141Website

  6. 6.Top Notch Painting

    4.9★ (62 reviews)

    4.9★ from 62 reviews

    +19047761048Website

Painting Cost in Jacksonville

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

ServiceTypical range in Jacksonville
Interior room$389–$1,166/room
Whole-home interior$3,888–$9,720/job
Exterior repaint$2,916–$7,776/job
Cabinet painting$2,916–$6,804/job

Painting prices in Jacksonville run about 3% 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 6 companies serving Jacksonville, rated 4.9★ on average across 909 customer reviews.

Jacksonville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Jacksonville's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
February 5
First fall frost
December 20
Annual precipitation
49.19"
Heating degree days
1,097
Cooling degree days
3,009
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45.1°64.7°2.98"
Feb48.3°67.9°2.7"
Mar53.5°73.2°3.93"
Apr58.5°79°2.62"
May66.7°85.4°2.56"
Jun72.6°89.6°6.07"
Jul74.5°91.4°6.27"
Aug74.7°90.5°6.32"
Sep72.4°87.2°7.64"
Oct64.7°80.8°3.36"
Nov55.5°73.6°2.35"
Dec47.9°66.5°2.39"

NOAA station data 7.16 miles from Jacksonville.

Permits & Regulations in FL

  • Florida does not license painting contractors at state level; some counties license painters locally
  • Remodeling that is structural or needs a permit requires a DBPR-licensed contractor; the $2,500 exemption covers only minor unpermitted work
  • 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: No state painting license; DBPR license for structural remodeling

Sources: www2.myfloridalicense.com, www.flsenate.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Jacksonville

How much does painting cost in Jacksonville?

Painting a typical interior room in Jacksonville runs $389-$1166, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Jacksonville?

We track 6 painting companies serving Jacksonville.

When can exterior painting be done in Jacksonville?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Jacksonville the reliable window runs from after the last frost around February 5 to before the first around December 20.

Is painting in Jacksonville more expensive than average?

Painting in Jacksonville runs about -2.8% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Jacksonville summer heat?

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

Jacksonville gets about 49.19 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 FL?

In FL, Florida does not license painting contractors at state level; some counties license painters locally. Homes built before 1978 in Jacksonville also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Jacksonville?

Typically 5-10 years; Jacksonville winter lows near 45F and summer highs near 91F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.