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Painting in Albuquerque, NM

Compare 4 local painting pros. Typical service: $374–$1122.

Top Painting Companies in Albuquerque

  1. 1.Pro Painting Services LLC

    4.7★ (23 reviews)

    4.7★ from 23 reviews

    +15055827126Website

  2. 2.New Beginnings Remodeling

    5.0★ (15 reviews)

    5.0★ from 15 reviews

    +15054647391Website

  3. 3.Ricardo's Painting

    1.7★ (3 reviews)

    1.7★ from 3 reviews

    +15055064306

  4. 4.Sharper Image Painting

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15056104009

Painting Cost in Albuquerque

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

ServiceTypical range in Albuquerque
Interior room$374–$1,122/room
Whole-home interior$3,740–$9,350/job
Exterior repaint$2,805–$7,480/job
Cabinet painting$2,805–$6,545/job

Painting prices in Albuquerque run about 7% 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 Albuquerque, rated 3.1★ on average across 42 customer reviews.

Albuquerque Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Albuquerque's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 13
First fall frost
October 26
Annual precipitation
11.07"
Heating degree days
4,099
Cooling degree days
1,328
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan23.1°50.5°0.62"
Feb27.4°56.2°0.52"
Mar33.1°63.8°0.79"
Apr40.3°72.5°0.72"
May49.9°82.8°0.36"
Jun57°91°0.53"
Jul64.3°93.6°1.67"
Aug62.3°90.5°1.82"
Sep54.8°83.9°1.51"
Oct42.5°72.6°1.29"
Nov31.4°58.6°0.71"
Dec23.9°49.7°0.53"

NOAA station data 4.32 miles from Albuquerque.

Permits & Regulations in NM

  • Painting contractors in New Mexico need a Construction Industries Division license; minor work earning up to $7,200 a year may run under a handyman certificate
  • Permits are only issued to appropriately licensed contractors
  • 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: New Mexico CID contractor license or handyman certificate

Sources: www.rld.nm.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Albuquerque

How much does painting cost in Albuquerque?

Painting a typical interior room in Albuquerque runs $374-$1122, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Albuquerque?

We track 4 painting companies serving Albuquerque.

When can exterior painting be done in Albuquerque?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Albuquerque the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 13 to before the first around October 26.

Is painting in Albuquerque more expensive than average?

Painting in Albuquerque runs about -6.5% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Albuquerque summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Albuquerque reaches 94F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Albuquerque rainfall affect exterior paint?

Albuquerque gets about 11.07 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 NM?

In NM, Painting contractors in New Mexico need a Construction Industries Division license; minor work earning up to $7,200 a year may run under a handyman certificate. Homes built before 1978 in Albuquerque also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Albuquerque?

Typically 5-10 years; Albuquerque winter lows near 23F and summer highs near 94F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.