Painting homes in New Rochelle
New Rochelle was settled by Huguenot families in 1688 and incorporated as a city in 1899. It has about 9.3 miles of waterfront on Long Island Sound when its coves and islands are counted, including Glen Island and Davids Island. Its older neighborhoods, such as Rochelle Park, one of the first planned communities in the country, are known for Queen Anne, Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival homes.
Large Victorian and early 1900s houses with detailed trim, shingles and porches take skilled exterior prep and often some carpentry. Homes near the Sound face extra moisture. Expect painters to recommend lead-safe practices on most of these older homes.
When you send a request from New Rochelle, we pass it to an independent painting contractor who works in your area. The contractor contacts you, looks at the house and gives you a written estimate. Sending a request is free and you are under no obligation to hire.
Before you hire, check that the painter holds a Westchester County home improvement license from the Department of Consumer Protection, and ask for proof of insurance. If your New Rochelle home was built before 1978, ask whether the company is EPA Lead-Safe Certified, which federal rules require for paid work that disturbs old paint.
Exterior painting in Westchester County usually runs from late spring through early fall. Interior work can be booked any time of year. Ask for estimates early if you want a summer exterior slot.
To get started, use the estimate form and tell us the type of work, the rough size of the house or rooms and anything you have noticed, such as peeling paint, soft trim or water stains. Clear details help the painter come prepared.
Nearby areas we also cover: Larchmont, Scarsdale, Pelham, Pelham Manor, Eastchester.
Painting services in New Rochelle
- House painting in New Rochelle
- Exterior painting in New Rochelle
- Interior painting in New Rochelle
- Cabinet painting and refinishing in New Rochelle
- Deck and fence staining in New Rochelle
- Power washing and surface prep in New Rochelle
- Commercial painting in New Rochelle
Questions homeowners ask
How much does it cost to paint a house in New Rochelle?
Published national ranges put exterior painting at about $2.20 to $4.40 per square foot of home, or roughly $6,900 to $12,700 for a 2,000 square foot two-story house, according to This Old House. Prices in Westchester are often higher. Your actual price depends on size, condition, prep and the paint you choose, so get a written estimate.
Do you send your own painters to New Rochelle?
An independent local painting contractor. We pass your request to a painter who serves New Rochelle, and that contractor quotes and does the work.
Does a painter in New Rochelle need a license?
Yes. Westchester County requires home improvement contractors, painters included, to be licensed by the Department of Consumer Protection. You can check a license online or by calling (914) 995-2155.
When should I book exterior painting in New Rochelle?
Late winter or early spring is a good time to get estimates. Exterior painting usually runs from late spring through early fall, and painters often fill their summer schedules early.