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Painting in Atlanta, GA

Compare 3 local painting pros. Typical service: $401–$1204.

Top Painting Companies in Atlanta

  1. 1.Painting By Samuel Home Improvement

    +16788878067

  2. 2.Inspire Painting and Designs

    +14046448551Website

  3. 3.McClendon's Four Generation Cleaning And Painting Services LLC

    +16785311615

Painting Cost in Atlanta

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

ServiceTypical range in Atlanta
Interior room$401–$1,204/room
Whole-home interior$4,012–$10,030/job
Exterior repaint$3,009–$8,024/job
Cabinet painting$3,009–$7,021/job

Painting prices in Atlanta run about 0% 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 Atlanta.

Atlanta Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Atlanta's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 26
First fall frost
November 10
Annual precipitation
51.17"
Heating degree days
2,880
Cooling degree days
1,744
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan33.1°53.1°4.27"
Feb35.4°57.2°4.9"
Mar41.9°65.3°4.81"
Apr49°73°3.74"
May58°80.6°3.77"
Jun66.4°86.9°4.13"
Jul70.1°89.5°5.06"
Aug69.6°88°4.74"
Sep62.3°83.3°3.98"
Oct51.5°73.5°3.61"
Nov42°64°4.17"
Dec35.1°54.5°3.99"

NOAA station data 5.94 miles from Atlanta.

Permits & Regulations in GA

  • Georgia has no painting license; residential remodeling over $2,500 requires a residential or general contractor license
  • Specialty contractors working only within their own trade are exempt from that requirement
  • 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: Georgia residential contractor license for remodeling over $2,500

Sources: sos.ga.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Atlanta

How much does painting cost in Atlanta?

Painting a typical interior room in Atlanta runs $401-$1204, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Atlanta?

We track 3 painting companies serving Atlanta.

When can exterior painting be done in Atlanta?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Atlanta the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 26 to before the first around November 10.

Is painting in Atlanta more expensive than average?

Painting in Atlanta runs about +0.3% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Atlanta summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Atlanta reaches 90F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Atlanta rainfall affect exterior paint?

Atlanta gets about 51.17 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 GA?

In GA, Georgia has no painting license; residential remodeling over $2,500 requires a residential or general contractor license. Homes built before 1978 in Atlanta also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Atlanta?

Typically 5-10 years; Atlanta winter lows near 33F and summer highs near 90F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.