Local Pros / District of Columbia / Washington
Painters in Washington, DC
24 local painters serving Washington and the surrounding area. Washington is a large metro with a deep bench of contractors. See typical District of Columbia costs and a free DIY-or-hire breakdown before you reach out. We never sell your info and never take kickbacks.
Population
~689,545
Pros within 35 mi
24
Nearest listed
1 mi
Typical interior painting cost in District of Columbia: hiring runs $2,500–$7,400, DIY about $500–$1,400. Calibrate it to Washington before you call.
Painters near Washington
HomePro DMV Painters ✅
Painter · Washington, District of Columbia · 1 mi
Hutchinson Custom Painting
Painter · Washington, District of Columbia · 1 mi
Klappenberger & Son
Painter · Washington, District of Columbia · 1 mi
Rent Painters
Painter · Washington, District of Columbia · 1 mi
Tenleytown Painting
Painter · Washington, District of Columbia · 1 mi
Yates Collision - Auto Body & Paint
Painter · Alexandria, Virginia · 6 mi
Blandon Paint & Drywall LLC
Painter · Rockville, Maryland · 15 mi
Premier Collision Repair
Painter · Springfield, Virginia · 15 mi
America's Color Consultants - DC Metro
Painter · Fairfax Station, Virginia · 16 mi
DARCARS Collision Center of Fairfax
Painter · Fairfax, Virginia · 16 mi
Permits & rules in District of Columbia
Permit rules for interior painting vary by city and county in District of Columbia. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the District of Columbia guide for specifics. Varies by municipality District of Columbia interior painting costs are calibrated from the national average using District of Columbia's regional price parity (1.18) and local labor index (1.30).
See District of Columbia permit details →Painters in Washington: common questions
How much does it cost to hire a painter in Washington, District of Columbia?
In District of Columbia, interior painting typically runs $2,500 to $7,400 when you hire a pro, and about $500 to $1,400 if you do it yourself. Washington prices track the District of Columbia range, with larger metros toward the high end. Size it to your own home with our free calculator.
Do I need a permit for interior painting in District of Columbia?
Permit rules for interior painting vary by city and county in District of Columbia. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the District of Columbia guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Always confirm with the Washington or District of Columbia building department before work begins.
Should I DIY or hire a painter in Washington?
Interior painting is rated moderate for a DIYer. Doing it yourself can save the gap between $500 to $1,400 and $2,500 to $7,400, but painters bring tools, permits, and a warranty. For a large or time-sensitive job, a local pro in Washington is usually the safer call. Our free DIY-or-hire calculator walks through it.
How many painters serve Washington?
We currently list 24 painters within about 35 miles of Washington, the nearest about 1 miles out. We never sell your information and never take kickbacks.