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Painting in San Antonio, TX

Compare 3 local painting pros. Typical service: $352–$1055.

Top Painting Companies in San Antonio

  1. 1.That 1 Painter San Antonio

    5.0★ (343 reviews)

    5.0★ from 343 reviews

    +12109426662Website

  2. 2.Dry Coats Painting San Antonio

    4.9★ (29 reviews)

    4.9★ from 29 reviews

    +12103161325Website

  3. 3.Revitalize Painting Pros

    4.6★ (11 reviews)

    4.6★ from 11 reviews

    +12108102044Website

Painting Cost in San Antonio

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

ServiceTypical range in San Antonio
Interior room$352–$1,055/room
Whole-home interior$3,516–$8,790/job
Exterior repaint$2,637–$7,032/job
Cabinet painting$2,637–$6,153/job

Painting prices in San Antonio run about 12% 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 3 companies serving San Antonio, rated 4.8★ on average across 383 customer reviews.

San Antonio Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Antonio's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
February 28
First fall frost
November 30
Annual precipitation
34.86"
Heating degree days
1,607
Cooling degree days
2,879
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan39.6°62.7°1.93"
Feb42.1°66.8°1.98"
Mar49.7°73°2.34"
Apr56.7°80.2°1.99"
May65.5°85.6°4.45"
Jun71.6°91.1°4.49"
Jul73.5°93.6°2.71"
Aug73.5°94.8°2.34"
Sep68.1°89.8°3.33"
Oct58.6°81.4°4.45"
Nov48.9°71.9°2.72"
Dec39.7°63.5°2.13"

NOAA station data 3.16 miles from San Antonio.

Permits & Regulations in TX

  • Texas has no state painting or general contractor license; contractor registration and permits are handled by each city
  • Several Texas cities require contractors to register before pulling a permit
  • 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: www.tdlr.texas.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for San Antonio

How much does painting cost in San Antonio?

Painting a typical interior room in San Antonio runs $352-$1055, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve San Antonio?

We track 3 painting companies serving San Antonio.

When can exterior painting be done in San Antonio?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In San Antonio the reliable window runs from after the last frost around February 28 to before the first around November 30.

Is painting in San Antonio more expensive than average?

Painting in San Antonio runs about -12.1% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in San Antonio summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when San Antonio reaches 95F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does San Antonio rainfall affect exterior paint?

San Antonio gets about 34.86 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 TX?

In TX, Texas has no state painting or general contractor license; contractor registration and permits are handled by each city. Homes built before 1978 in San Antonio also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in San Antonio?

Typically 5-10 years; San Antonio winter lows near 40F and summer highs near 95F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.