Painters & Drywall Near You

Interior and exterior painting, drywall and plaster repairs.

How Do You Choose Painting, Drywall and Plaster Contractors?

Check the license where your state or city requires one, ask for proof of insurance, and compare two or three written bids for the same scope. Typical lead time is days to a few weeks. We list 6,936 painting, drywall and plaster contractors, most in Washington, Oregon, New York, where official records are available.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Source: listings downloaded November 6, 2026; cost and timing are our planning assumptions.

Photo illustration: Interior and exterior painting, drywall and plaster repairs.

Top Questions to Ask

  1. What is your license number, and which state or city issued it?
  2. Can you send a current certificate of liability insurance and proof of workers’ compensation?
  3. Will the contract list the scope, materials, price, start and finish dates and payment schedule?
  4. Who pulls the permits, and are they included in the price?
  5. Who will run the job day to day, and will you use subcontractors?

See all 8 questions →

Good to Know

  • In homes built before 1978, federal rules require lead-safe certified renovators for most paint disturbance.
  • Preparation drives results; have it written into the quote.
StateListed
Washington4,300
Oregon1,956
New York207
Arizona46
California43
Pennsylvania35
Colorado29
Texas28
Florida27
Ohio21
New Jersey20
Illinois19
Massachusetts17
Idaho15
Indiana15
Wisconsin15
Georgia14
North Carolina14
South Carolina12
Michigan11
Montana9
Minnesota8
Connecticut7
Louisiana7
Virginia7
Utah6
Alabama5
Maryland5
Missouri5
New Hampshire5
Kansas4
Arkansas3
Iowa3
Oklahoma3
Tennessee3
Hawaii2
West Virginia2
District of Columbia1
Maine1
Nevada1
North Dakota1
Rhode Island1
South Dakota1
Vermont1
Wyoming1

Common Questions

How long do painting, drywall and plaster contractors take to book?

Typical lead time is days to a few weeks. Busy seasons and material lead times can add more. Ask for start and finish dates in the contract.

How much do painting, drywall and plaster contractors cost?

As a planning figure, expect often about $2–$6 per square foot of painted surface. Prices vary widely by city, access and materials, so get two or three written bids for the same scope.

What should you ask a painting or drywall contractor before hiring?

Start with: What is your license number, and which state or city issued it; Can you send a current certificate of liability insurance and proof of workers’ compensation; Will the contract list the scope, materials, price, start and finish dates and payment schedule. Our full list has 8 questions.

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Examples With Full Profiles

Not ranked and not paid placements.

Albany, OR

Oregon CCB: ActivePainters & DrywallPublic-Work ContractorsBondInsurance

Albany, OR

Oregon CCB: ActivePainters & DrywallPublic-Work ContractorsBondInsurance

13949 Cottonwood Road, Cottonwood, AL

Map listing: license not checkedPainters & Drywall

Towson Avenue, Fort Smith, AR

Map listing: license not checkedPainters & Drywall

20987 North John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa, AZ

Map listing: license not checkedPainters & Drywall

Sources: Washington L&I, Oregon CCB and New York DOL open data; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Data last updated November 6, 2026 · Sources & method