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Painting in Columbia, SC

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $378–$1135.

Top Painting Companies in Columbia

  1. 1.Carolina's Best painting & drywall services, LLP

    5.0★ (72 reviews)

    5.0★ from 72 reviews

    +18033941002

  2. 2.Peraza Painting LLC

    5.0★ (19 reviews)

    5.0★ from 19 reviews

    +18038765883Website

  3. 3.Carolina State Painters, LLC

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

    +18035423889Website

  4. 4.Professional Contracting Painting Services

    4.5★ (10 reviews)

    4.5★ from 10 reviews

    +18032380906Website

  5. 5.Deluxe Painting LLC

    +18039951327

  6. 6.Sanchez painting

    +18035240515

Painting Cost in Columbia

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

ServiceTypical range in Columbia
Interior room$378–$1,135/room
Whole-home interior$3,784–$9,460/job
Exterior repaint$2,838–$7,568/job
Cabinet painting$2,838–$6,622/job

Painting prices in Columbia run about 5% 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 Columbia, rated 4.9★ on average across 110 customer reviews.

Columbia Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Columbia's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 23
First fall frost
November 15
Annual precipitation
44.87"
Heating degree days
2,658
Cooling degree days
2,025
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan33°54.7°3.95"
Feb36.1°59.1°3.65"
Mar42.6°66.7°4.03"
Apr50.4°75.1°2.96"
May59.3°82.5°2.91"
Jun67.4°88.8°4.11"
Jul70.9°91.8°4.9"
Aug69.7°90°4.85"
Sep63.2°84.4°3.96"
Oct52.3°75.3°3.02"
Nov43.4°66.7°3.09"
Dec35.6°57.4°3.44"

NOAA station data 6.62 miles from Columbia.

Permits & Regulations in SC

  • Residential painting and other specialty work over $500 in South Carolina requires Residential Builders Commission registration
  • Larger remodeling is licensed as residential building
  • 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: SC Residential Specialty Contractor registration (work over $500)

Sources: llr.sc.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Columbia

How much does painting cost in Columbia?

Painting a typical interior room in Columbia runs $378-$1135, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Columbia?

We track 6 painting companies serving Columbia.

When can exterior painting be done in Columbia?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Columbia the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 23 to before the first around November 15.

Is painting in Columbia more expensive than average?

Painting in Columbia runs about -5.4% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Columbia summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Columbia reaches 92F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Columbia rainfall affect exterior paint?

Columbia gets about 44.87 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 SC?

In SC, Residential painting and other specialty work over $500 in South Carolina requires Residential Builders Commission registration. Homes built before 1978 in Columbia also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Columbia?

Typically 5-10 years; Columbia winter lows near 33F and summer highs near 92F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.