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Painting in Omaha, NE

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $387–$1160.

Top Painting Companies in Omaha

  1. 1.Nebraska Elite Painting

    5.0★ (123 reviews)

    5.0★ from 123 reviews

    +15312331403Website

  2. 2.Five Star Painting of Sarpy County

    5.0★ (81 reviews)

    5.0★ from 81 reviews

    +14025433239Website

  3. 3.Jacob's Ladder Dream Painting Services

    5.0★ (63 reviews)

    5.0★ from 63 reviews

    +14023122275Website

  4. 4.Modern Painting, Inc.

    4.6★ (65 reviews)

    4.6★ from 65 reviews

    +14022135085Website

  5. 5.P&K Painting, LLC

    5.0★ (23 reviews)

    5.0★ from 23 reviews

    +15313893599Website

Painting Cost in Omaha

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

ServiceTypical range in Omaha
Interior room$387–$1,160/room
Whole-home interior$3,868–$9,670/job
Exterior repaint$2,901–$7,736/job
Cabinet painting$2,901–$6,769/job

Painting prices in Omaha 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 5 companies serving Omaha, rated 4.9★ on average across 355 customer reviews.

Omaha Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Omaha's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 23
First fall frost
October 10
Annual precipitation
31.21"
Heating degree days
6,506
Cooling degree days
906
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan12.7°32.1°0.7"
Feb16.5°36.5°0.86"
Mar26.6°49.2°2.12"
Apr37.6°62.3°3.44"
May50°71.8°4.7"
Jun59.6°80.7°4.12"
Jul65°84.8°3.95"
Aug62.7°82.8°3.53"
Sep52.9°75.5°2.86"
Oct41°63.3°2.42"
Nov27.9°47.8°1.49"
Dec15.7°33.8°1.02"

NOAA station data 7.43 miles from Omaha.

Permits & Regulations in NE

  • Nebraska has no painting license, but contractors register with the Department of Labor
  • Remodeling permits are issued locally
  • 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: Nebraska Department of Labor contractor registration

Sources: dol.nebraska.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Omaha

How much does painting cost in Omaha?

Painting a typical interior room in Omaha runs $387-$1160, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Omaha?

We track 5 painting companies serving Omaha.

When can exterior painting be done in Omaha?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Omaha the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 23 to before the first around October 10.

Is painting in Omaha more expensive than average?

Painting in Omaha runs about -3.3% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Omaha summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Omaha reaches 85F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Omaha rainfall affect exterior paint?

Omaha gets about 31.21 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 NE?

In NE, Nebraska has no painting license, but contractors register with the Department of Labor. Homes built before 1978 in Omaha also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Omaha?

Typically 5-10 years; Omaha winter lows near 13F and summer highs near 85F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.