Across Denver and the surrounding Colorado area, painting needs vary from block to block. What you will pay for painting work depends heavily on scope and materials, but the provider you choose matters just as much. A written scope, timeline, and payment schedule protects you far better than a handshake estimate. The Colorado provider list below is a solid place to start comparing Denver-area companies on painting work.
Quick Painting facts for Denver, CO
Denver, CO population for the Painting market
716,577
#1 among the listed Colorado cities
Denver, CO county context for Painting
Denver County
Some city boundaries can cross county lines.
painting labor costs around Denver, CO
$58,070/yr
This figure is the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro-area median for Painters, Construction and Maintenance, 18% above the national median. Labor drives most of a painting quote, so it's a useful benchmark for what Denver providers charge.
Denver, CO Painting permits and state licensing
Permitting for Denver runs through the Denver County or Denver building department, so confirm your project's requirements early. Colorado has no statewide general-contractor license, so check the Colorado DORA (trade licenses; general contracting is licensed locally) and local rules before hiring.
Verify with Colorado DORA (trade licenses; general contracting is licensed locally)Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 Population Estimates (POPESTIMATE2023); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2025. Population and wage figures are reference data, not project-price estimates.
Compare Painting Companies in Denver, CO
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| Company | Phone |
|---|---|
Owned service network · project-intake line for this city | (714) 386-7547 |
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