Painting Costs in Birmingham, AL

Verified cost ranges for painting in Birmingham

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Painting Costs in Birmingham

Cost ranges verified from official sources

Interior Painting

Birmingham, AL

2 sources

Low

$713

Average

$1,128

High

$2,217

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Exterior Painting

Birmingham, AL

2 sources

Low

$1,790

Average

$2,510

High

$5,088

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Cabinet Painting

Birmingham, AL

2 sources

Low

$81

Average

$342

High

$604

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Deck Staining

Birmingham, AL

3 sources

Low

$277

Average

$419

High

$626

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Fence Staining

Birmingham, AL

3 sources

Low

$394

Average

$959

High

$2,053

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Wallpaper Removal

Birmingham, AL

2 sources

Low

$69

Average

$614

High

$1,391

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Jun 2026

Drywall Repair

Birmingham, AL

4 sources

Low

$211

Average

$581

High

$1,157

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixrHomeAdvisorHomeGuide

Updated Jun 2026

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Birmingham, AL

2 sources

Low

$183

Average

$1,771

High

$4,582

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Jun 2026

Trim Painting

Birmingham, AL

2 sources

Low

$641

Average

$1,129

High

$2,291

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Pressure Washing

Birmingham, AL

2 sources

Low

$207

Average

$384

High

$604

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Ceiling Painting

Birmingham, AL

3 sources

Low

$129

Average

$259

High

$604

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Understanding Painting Costs in Birmingham

Popcorn ceiling removal in Birmingham averages $1,914.86, reflecting the city's cost of living that runs 8.4% below the national average. This lower regional price parity of 91.6 contributes to reduced labor and material costs compared to higher-cost markets across the country. Birmingham's competitive local contractor market and moderate demand for this service help maintain pricing within the $229.10 to $4,948.56 range, with variation typically driven by ceiling size, asbestos testing requirements, and individual contractor pricing strategies. The city's economic conditions create a pricing environment distinct from national benchmarks, though limited state-level data makes direct Alabama comparisons difficult.

How Birmingham Compares

vs. National Average-6%

*Based on aggregated cost data from multiple sources

Frequently Asked Questions — Painting Costs in Birmingham

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