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Painting in Raleigh, NC

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $377–$1130.

Top Painting Companies in Raleigh

  1. 1.Raleigh Paint & Improvement, LLC

    4.9★ (161 reviews)

    4.9★ from 161 reviews

    +19196678148Website

  2. 2.Craftwork Painting - Raleigh

    5.0★ (91 reviews)

    5.0★ from 91 reviews

    +19193240905Website

  3. 3.J&O Painting LLC

    5.0★ (23 reviews)

    5.0★ from 23 reviews

    +19198418992

  4. 4.Ar Paint & More

    5.0★ (23 reviews)

    5.0★ from 23 reviews

    +19843834632Website

  5. 5.Melkin Painting LLC

    5.0★ (20 reviews)

    5.0★ from 20 reviews

    +19192918868Website

  6. 6.Rose Painting

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +19194182022Website

Painting Cost in Raleigh

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

ServiceTypical range in Raleigh
Interior room$377–$1,130/room
Whole-home interior$3,768–$9,420/job
Exterior repaint$2,826–$7,536/job
Cabinet painting$2,826–$6,594/job

Painting prices in Raleigh run about 6% 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 Raleigh, rated 5.0★ on average across 325 customer reviews.

Raleigh Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Raleigh's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 30
First fall frost
November 8
Annual precipitation
46.02"
Heating degree days
3,294
Cooling degree days
1,687
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan30°50.9°3.87"
Feb32.2°55°3.3"
Mar39.2°62.9°4.28"
Apr47.7°72.4°2.92"
May56.5°79.9°3.72"
Jun65.5°87.2°4.66"
Jul69.3°90.1°4.28"
Aug68.1°88.5°4.55"
Sep61.3°82.3°4.41"
Oct49.5°72.5°3.55"
Nov41.1°63.4°3.18"
Dec32.9°53.8°3.3"

NOAA station data 4.3 miles from Raleigh.

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 Raleigh

How much does painting cost in Raleigh?

Painting a typical interior room in Raleigh runs $377-$1130, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Raleigh?

We track 6 painting companies serving Raleigh.

When can exterior painting be done in Raleigh?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Raleigh the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 30 to before the first around November 8.

Is painting in Raleigh more expensive than average?

Painting in Raleigh runs about -5.8% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Raleigh summer heat?

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

Raleigh gets about 46.02 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 Raleigh also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Raleigh?

Typically 5-10 years; Raleigh winter lows near 30F and summer highs near 90F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.