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Painting in Fayetteville, NC

Compare 4 local painting pros. Typical service: $337–$1010.

Top Painting Companies in Fayetteville

  1. 1.Garner's Painting Service

    4.9★ (433 reviews)

    4.9★ from 433 reviews

  2. 2.Ayala Painting INC

    5.0★ (85 reviews)

    5.0★ from 85 reviews

  3. 3.Parker's Painting & Pressure Washing

    4.6★ (9 reviews)

    4.6★ from 9 reviews

  4. 4.Lacy Sikes Painting & Wallpaper

Painting Cost in Fayetteville

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

ServiceTypical range in Fayetteville
Interior room$337–$1,010/room
Whole-home interior$3,368–$8,420/job
Exterior repaint$2,526–$6,736/job
Cabinet painting$2,526–$5,894/job

Painting prices in Fayetteville run about 16% 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 4 companies serving Fayetteville, rated 4.8★ on average across 527 customer reviews.

Fayetteville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Fayetteville's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 24
First fall frost
November 10
Annual precipitation
45.59"
Heating degree days
2,906
Cooling degree days
2,010
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan32.5°53.2°3.48"
Feb35.3°56.8°3.47"
Mar41.5°65°3.63"
Apr50.3°73.9°3.27"
May59.3°80.9°2.95"
Jun68.3°88.2°4.91"
Jul72.3°90.7°5.79"
Aug71°88.7°4.54"
Sep63.9°83.2°4.04"
Oct51.6°74.2°3.27"
Nov41.9°65°3.07"
Dec35.1°56.2°3.17"

NOAA station data 6.61 miles from Fayetteville.

Permits & Regulations in NC

  • North Carolina requires a general contractor license only for projects of $40,000 or more; painting and remodeling below that need no state license
  • Remodeling permits are issued by the local inspections 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: No state license under $40,000; NCLBGC above

Sources: www.nclbgc.org, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Fayetteville

How much does painting cost in Fayetteville?

Painting a typical interior room in Fayetteville runs $337-$1010, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Fayetteville?

We track 4 painting companies serving Fayetteville.

When can exterior painting be done in Fayetteville?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Fayetteville the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 24 to before the first around November 10.

Is painting in Fayetteville more expensive than average?

Painting in Fayetteville runs about -15.8% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Fayetteville summer heat?

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

Fayetteville gets about 45.59 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 NC?

In NC, North Carolina requires a general contractor license only for projects of $40,000 or more; painting and remodeling below that need no state license. Homes built before 1978 in Fayetteville also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Fayetteville?

Typically 5-10 years; Fayetteville winter lows near 33F and summer highs near 91F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.