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Painting in Tallahassee, FL

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $357–$1070.

Top Painting Companies in Tallahassee

  1. 1.Blue Star Painting and Pressure Washing LLC

    5.0★ (34 reviews)

    5.0★ from 34 reviews

    +18506310898Website

  2. 2.Big Bend Painting LLC

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +18505088021Website

  3. 3.Valencia Painting

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +18505996992

  4. 4.RiverKing Custom Painting

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18508930168Website

  5. 5.Absolute Painting

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  6. 6.Southeast Painting-Tallahassee

    2.0★ (4 reviews)

    2.0★ from 4 reviews

    +18505624010Website

Painting Cost in Tallahassee

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

ServiceTypical range in Tallahassee
Interior room$357–$1,070/room
Whole-home interior$3,568–$8,920/job
Exterior repaint$2,676–$7,136/job
Cabinet painting$2,676–$6,244/job

Painting prices in Tallahassee run about 11% 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 Tallahassee, rated 4.5★ on average across 54 customer reviews.

Tallahassee Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Tallahassee's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 18
First fall frost
November 18
Annual precipitation
59.23"
Heating degree days
1,596
Cooling degree days
2,592
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan39°63.5°4.34"
Feb41.9°67.5°4.85"
Mar47.1°73.8°5.94"
Apr52.3°79.9°3.06"
May61.6°87°3.47"
Jun69.5°91°7.73"
Jul72°92.1°7.17"
Aug72.1°91.5°7.35"
Sep68.1°88.4°4.69"
Oct57.3°81.4°3.23"
Nov47.5°73°3.5"
Dec41.1°65.3°3.9"

NOAA station data 7.21 miles from Tallahassee.

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 Tallahassee

How much does painting cost in Tallahassee?

Painting a typical interior room in Tallahassee runs $357-$1070, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Tallahassee?

We track 6 painting companies serving Tallahassee.

When can exterior painting be done in Tallahassee?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Tallahassee the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 18 to before the first around November 18.

Is painting in Tallahassee more expensive than average?

Painting in Tallahassee runs about -10.8% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Tallahassee summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Tallahassee reaches 92F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Tallahassee rainfall affect exterior paint?

Tallahassee gets about 59.23 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 Tallahassee also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Tallahassee?

Typically 5-10 years; Tallahassee winter lows near 39F and summer highs near 92F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.