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Painting in Virginia Beach, VA

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $382–$1145.

Top Painting Companies in Virginia Beach

  1. 1.Painting By Michael

    4.9★ (230 reviews)

    4.9★ from 230 reviews

    +17577211101Website

  2. 2.Got it Covered Painting

    4.9★ (142 reviews)

    4.9★ from 142 reviews

    +17573830344Website

  3. 3.Randy Overacre Painting Company

    4.9★ (49 reviews)

    4.9★ from 49 reviews

    +17574685264Website

  4. 4.Showstopper Painting

    4.8★ (26 reviews)

    4.8★ from 26 reviews

    +17574506239Website

  5. 5.Back Bay Painting llc

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

    +17574164130

Painting Cost in Virginia Beach

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

ServiceTypical range in Virginia Beach
Interior room$382–$1,145/room
Whole-home interior$3,816–$9,540/job
Exterior repaint$2,862–$7,632/job
Cabinet painting$2,862–$6,678/job

Painting prices in Virginia Beach 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 5 companies serving Virginia Beach, rated 4.9★ on average across 458 customer reviews.

Virginia Beach Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Virginia Beach's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 27
First fall frost
November 16
Annual precipitation
44.31"
Heating degree days
3,397
Cooling degree days
1,546
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan31.8°49.8°3.33"
Feb33.5°52.4°3.06"
Mar39.3°59.2°3.7"
Apr47.4°68.1°3.07"
May56.2°75.6°3.34"
Jun65.6°83.5°4.14"
Jul70.5°87.6°4.97"
Aug69.2°85.6°5.16"
Sep63.5°80°4.09"
Oct52.4°70.9°3.45"
Nov42.9°62.5°2.9"
Dec35.1°53.5°3.1"

NOAA station data 2.58 miles from Virginia Beach.

Permits & Regulations in VA

  • Painting and remodeling contracts of $1,000 or more in Virginia require a DPOR contractor license
  • Class C covers individual contracts from $1,000 up to $10,000
  • 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: Virginia DPOR contractor license for contracts of $1,000 or more

Sources: www.dpor.virginia.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Virginia Beach

How much does painting cost in Virginia Beach?

Painting a typical interior room in Virginia Beach runs $382-$1145, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Virginia Beach?

We track 5 painting companies serving Virginia Beach.

When can exterior painting be done in Virginia Beach?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Virginia Beach the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 27 to before the first around November 16.

Is painting in Virginia Beach more expensive than average?

Painting in Virginia Beach runs about -4.6% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Virginia Beach summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Virginia Beach reaches 88F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Virginia Beach rainfall affect exterior paint?

Virginia Beach gets about 44.31 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 VA?

In VA, Painting and remodeling contracts of $1,000 or more in Virginia require a DPOR contractor license. Homes built before 1978 in Virginia Beach also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Virginia Beach?

Typically 5-10 years; Virginia Beach winter lows near 32F and summer highs near 88F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.