Home Improvement · 8 local pros listed · Updated Jul 10, 2026
A painting contractor preps and paints interiors and exteriors, including cabinet refinishing and minor drywall repair.
Typical U.S. planning estimates — not quotes. Actual prices depend on scope, materials, access, and your local market. Always get an itemized quote before hiring.
| Job | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Interior room | $300–$900 | per room |
| Whole interior | $2–$6 | per sq ft |
| Exterior of a house | $3000–$8000 | per home |
| Cabinet refinishing | $1500–$4500 | per kitchen |
Free in-home estimate
The contractor measures, discusses materials, and scopes the work at your property.
Written proposal
You get an itemized quote covering materials, labor, timeline, and payment schedule.
Permits and scheduling
Licensed contractors pull any required permits and book a start date.
Build and final walkthrough
Work is completed, inspected, and you sign off before final payment.
Do I need a licensed pro for painting?
Painting is often unlicensed, so insurance, references, and a clear written scope matter even more than a license number.
Painting vs. Cabinets
Painting and Cabinets are both home improvement trades but solve different problems — book the one that matches your job, or a general contractor if the project spans both.
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Bensalem, PA 19020
Based in Bensalem, PA, A & J Custom Painting works in the painting field. Typical work in this category includes interior and exterior pain…
Media, PA 19063
Listed in the painting category, Heiler Painting serves customers around Media, PA. The painting category generally covers interior and ext…
Interior and exterior painting for homes and rental units. Cabinet refinishing and drywall repair included. (Sample listing for development…
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Perry Milou Studios operates in and around Philadelphia, PA as a painting business. The painting category generally covers interior and ext…
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Caballero's Inc. appears in local records as a painting business near Willow Grove, PA. Businesses in this category commonly handle interio…
Mount Laurel, NJ
Serving Mount Laurel, NJ and nearby communities, Painting & Powerwashing Revive is listed under painting. Businesses in this category commo…
Philadelphia, PA
Listed in the painting category, Nolan Painting serves customers around Philadelphia, PA. Jobs in this trade usually involve interior and e…
Chester, PA 19013
Listed in the painting category, Jayem Striping & Marking serves customers around Chester, PA. Jobs in this trade usually involve interior …
QWhat does painting work include?
AA painting contractor preps and paints interiors and exteriors, including cabinet refinishing and minor drywall repair. Common jobs: interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, drywall patching, trim and doors.
KnownPros Editorial Team
QWhat's the most common painting hiring mistake?
ASkipping prep — the finish fails within a year Comparing a few verified pros before you commit avoids most of it.
KnownPros Editorial Team
QDo I need a licensed painting pro?
APainting is frequently unlicensed, so focus on proof of insurance, references, and a clear written scope. Profiles here still show any license and insurance records on file.
KnownPros Editorial Team
QHow much does painting work cost?
ATypical painting jobs in the U.S. run from about $2 to $8,000 depending on the work and materials — for example, interior room runs $300–$900 per room. These are planning estimates, not quotes.
KnownPros Editorial Team
Typical painting jobs in the U.S. run from about $2 to $8,000 depending on the specific work, materials, and your local market. See the price table on this page for a breakdown by job type. These are planning estimates, not quotes — get an itemized quote before hiring.
Not always — this trade is frequently unlicensed, so focus on proof of insurance, references, and a clear written scope.
A painting contractor preps and paints interiors and exteriors, including cabinet refinishing and minor drywall repair. Common jobs include interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, drywall patching, trim and doors.
A painting contractor preps and paints interiors and exteriors, including cabinet refinishing and minor drywall repair. Common jobs: interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, drywall patching, trim and doors.
Skipping prep — the finish fails within a year Comparing a few verified pros before you commit avoids most of it.
Painting is frequently unlicensed, so focus on proof of insurance, references, and a clear written scope. Profiles here still show any license and insurance records on file.
Typical painting jobs in the U.S. run from about $2 to $8,000 depending on the work and materials — for example, interior room runs $300–$900 per room. These are planning estimates, not quotes.
Last updated July 10, 2026. Prices are typical U.S. planning estimates, reviewed by the KnownPros editorial team.