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Painting in Manchester, NH

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $402–$1206.

Top Painting Companies in Manchester

  1. 1.The Persnickety Painters

    4.9★ (87 reviews)

    4.9★ from 87 reviews

    +16039414942Website

  2. 2.Legacy Brushworks Company LLC

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +13512150110Website

  3. 3.Henry Benware Painting

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +16032035378Website

  4. 4.Mikey D's Painting Co

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16032610353

  5. 5.Eastern Painting Co, LLC

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16032326653

Painting Cost in Manchester

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

ServiceTypical range in Manchester
Interior room$402–$1,206/room
Whole-home interior$4,020–$10,050/job
Exterior repaint$3,015–$8,040/job
Cabinet painting$3,015–$7,035/job

Painting prices in Manchester run about 1% 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 5 companies serving Manchester, rated 4.2★ on average across 99 customer reviews.

Manchester Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Manchester's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 29
First fall frost
October 8
Annual precipitation
42.05"
Heating degree days
6,729
Cooling degree days
568
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan12°32.5°2.72"
Feb15.6°36.6°2.73"
Mar24.2°44.7°3.01"
Apr35.6°57.4°3.63"
May46.1°68.5°3.82"
Jun55.9°77.2°4.11"
Jul60.4°82.1°3.79"
Aug58.9°80.5°3.67"
Sep50.8°73.1°3.39"
Oct39°61.3°4.11"
Nov31.3°49.9°3.8"
Dec20.3°38.2°3.27"

NOAA station data 2.59 miles from Manchester.

Permits & Regulations in NH

  • New Hampshire does not license remodeling or painting contractors at the state level
  • Remodeling permits are issued by the town or city building 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 contractor license

Sources: www.nhes.nh.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Manchester

How much does painting cost in Manchester?

Painting a typical interior room in Manchester runs $402-$1206, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Manchester?

We track 5 painting companies serving Manchester.

When can exterior painting be done in Manchester?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Manchester the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 29 to before the first around October 8.

Is painting in Manchester more expensive than average?

Painting in Manchester runs about +0.5% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Manchester summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Manchester reaches 82F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Manchester rainfall affect exterior paint?

Manchester gets about 42.05 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 NH?

In NH, New Hampshire does not license remodeling or painting contractors at the state level. Homes built before 1978 in Manchester also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Manchester?

Typically 5-10 years; Manchester winter lows near 12F and summer highs near 82F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.