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House painters in Washington, DC

The 10 house painters from Google's results for Washington, DC, District of Columbia, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Interior room
$530 – $1,600walls and ceiling
Whole interior
$5,500 – $16,000typical 2,000 sq ft
Exterior repaint
$5,500 – $16,000typical two-story house
Washington, DC vs US
+6%above the US median

Licensing in District of Columbia. DC requires a home improvement contractor license from the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP).

Number 1: Expert Painters in Alexandria, VA

5.0(233)out of 5, from 233 reviewson GoogleFranconia, VA

HOMM CPS paints home interiors and exteriors in Alexandria and across the DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia area. Jobs are carried out by the company's own full-time painting crews rather than subcontractors, and quotes for residential projects are free.

(571) 556-9473 6192 Old Franconia Rd A, Franconia, VA 22310

Number 2: Painters DC

5.0(155)out of 5, from 155 reviewson GoogleWashington, DC

Working mainly with the Federal row houses of Georgetown, Painters DC also covers Kalorama, Dupont Circle, Capitol Hill and Chevy Chase. Services include interior and exterior painting, cabinet painting, wallpaper, drywall repair and color consultations, along with installing crown molding, trim and wainscoting.

(929) 930-0166 2446 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, DC 20008

Number 3: Deaton Painting

5.0(25)out of 5, from 25 reviewson GoogleWashington, DC

Deaton Painting takes on painting for homes and businesses in Washington, DC, with service extending into Maryland and Virginia. Its work includes interior finishes, painting in business spaces and the drywall preparation that comes before a new coat.

(240) 220-9567

Number 4: Washington House Painters

5.0(17)out of 5, from 17 reviewson GoogleWashington, DC

Signature House Painters works on homes in Washington, DC, handling house painting for residential clients across the city. Color consultation is offered alongside the painting work to help owners pick finishes for their property.

(202) 280-2694

Number 5: Painting Contractor in Alexandria, VA, DC Metro

4.9(270)out of 5, from 270 reviewson GoogleAlexandria, VA

Williams Painting serves commercial and residential clients from Alexandria across the DC metro. Beyond interior and exterior painting, the company paints cabinets, hangs wallpaper, applies custom coatings, does carpentry, and runs turnkey contracting and maintenance plans.

(703) 768-8143 110 S Floyd St, Alexandria, VA 22304

Number 6: Interior Painting In Washington DC

4.8(28)out of 5, from 28 reviewson GoogleWashington, DC

Klappenberger & Son takes on house painting and floor tile installation in the Washington, DC area.

(240) 512-6477 1775 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006

Number 7: Rent Painters

4.7(201)out of 5, from 201 reviewson GoogleWashington, DC

Serving homes throughout the Washington, DC metro area, Rent Painters covers interior and exterior painting along with touch-ups and larger repaints. Projects range from refreshing a single room to reworking the look of an entire house.

(202) 706-7539 601 Edgewood St NE, Washington, DC 20017

Number 8: Washington Painting Services

4.0(4)out of 5, from 4 reviewson GoogleWashington, DC

Washington Painting Services repaints homes in Washington, DC and surrounding communities. Interior jobs cover walls, ceilings, doors, trim and baseboards, while exterior work takes in siding, shutters, porches and trim, and cabinet painting is also offered.

(202) 929-2848 1721 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

Number 9: Decorative Painter in Washington DC

No Google reviews yetWashington, DC

Lenehan Studios is a decorative painting studio that does faux finishing, murals, custom artwork, children's rooms and liturgical painting. It works with interior designers and homeowners across Baltimore City and Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery, Anne Arundel and Frederick counties in Maryland.

(410) 707-9246

Number 10: Designer Painting & High-End Custom Finishes

No Google reviews yetWashington, DC

Proper Paint & Paper focuses on interior painting and custom decorative finishes for fine homes in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. Prep work includes dustless sanding, level-5 drywall finishing, caulk replacement, removal of old wallpaper, and patching of plaster and drywall, with floors and furnishings covered during the job.

What house painters charge in Washington, DC

In Washington, DC, an interior room typically costs $530 – $1,600. Remodeling labor in Washington, DC runs about 6% above the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where District of Columbia or Washington, DC licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "house painters washington dc", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

House painters in Washington, DC: common questions

Does an older house need lead-safe painting?

If it was built before 1978 and the job disturbs painted surfaces, federal law requires an EPA Lead-Safe Certified firm using lead-safe practices. Ask for the certificate before prep starts.