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Painting in Sioux Falls, SD

Compare 4 local painting pros. Typical service: $392–$1177.

Top Painting Companies in Sioux Falls

  1. 1.605 Painting

    4.9★ (556 reviews)

    4.9★ from 556 reviews

  2. 2.Select Painting Sales Office

    4.8★ (368 reviews)

    4.8★ from 368 reviews

  3. 3.Five Star Painting of Sioux Falls

    4.9★ (147 reviews)

    4.9★ from 147 reviews

  4. 4.Busy Bee Painting

    4.3★ (20 reviews)

    4.3★ from 20 reviews

Painting Cost in Sioux Falls

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

ServiceTypical range in Sioux Falls
Interior room$392–$1,177/room
Whole-home interior$3,924–$9,810/job
Exterior repaint$2,943–$7,848/job
Cabinet painting$2,943–$6,867/job

Painting prices in Sioux Falls run about 2% 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 Sioux Falls, rated 4.7★ on average across 1,091 customer reviews.

Sioux Falls Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Sioux Falls's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
May 2
First fall frost
September 28
Annual precipitation
26.38"
Heating degree days
7,706
Cooling degree days
691
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan6.9°26.4°0.56"
Feb11.7°31.3°0.6"
Mar22.7°43.1°1.76"
Apr34.4°58.5°3.01"
May46.2°69.8°3.4"
Jun56.4°79.2°3.92"
Jul61.9°84.1°3.09"
Aug59.6°81.7°3.05"
Sep49.3°73.2°2.77"
Oct36.1°59.6°2.17"
Nov22.7°42.5°1.36"
Dec9.8°28.5°0.69"

NOAA station data 2.77 miles from Sioux Falls.

Permits & Regulations in SD

  • South Dakota has no statewide painting or general contractor license; requirements vary by city and county
  • 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: No state painting or remodeling license

Sources: dlr.sd.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Sioux Falls

How much does painting cost in Sioux Falls?

Painting a typical interior room in Sioux Falls runs $392-$1177, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Sioux Falls?

We track 4 painting companies serving Sioux Falls.

When can exterior painting be done in Sioux Falls?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Sioux Falls the reliable window runs from after the last frost around May 2 to before the first around September 28.

Is painting in Sioux Falls more expensive than average?

Painting in Sioux Falls runs about -1.9% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Sioux Falls summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Sioux Falls reaches 84F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Sioux Falls rainfall affect exterior paint?

Sioux Falls gets about 26.38 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 SD?

In SD, South Dakota has no statewide painting or general contractor license; requirements vary by city and county. Homes built before 1978 in Sioux Falls also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Sioux Falls?

Typically 5-10 years; Sioux Falls winter lows near 7F and summer highs near 84F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.