Booking spring & summer 2026 · Bellingham, WA

Bellingham's
trusted house
painters.

A small local crew. Licensed, insured, and actually from here. We prep right, use coatings that hold up in Bellingham rain, and hand you a written quote before a brush comes out.

Bellingham Painting Co. provides residential and commercial painting services in Bellingham, WA. We serve Bellingham, Fairhaven, South Hill, Edgemoor, Sudden Valley, Lynden, Ferndale, and surrounding Whatcom County. Estimates are free and most homeowners hear back within 15 minutes. Call (360) 383-5454.

Same-day estimates · Written, line-item quotes · No surprise fees
"The whole house looks brand new. Even matched the original trim color." Karen M., South Hill
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01 · Services

What we do best.

Painting services for Bellingham homes and businesses

From a single accent wall to a full-house exterior. Every job starts with real prep. That's the part a lot of painters skip, and it's why their work peels in three winters instead of lasting ten.

02 · Selected Work

Recent work around Bellingham.

Drag the handle to see the finished work. Every project below is a real Bellingham home or business we wrapped up this past season.

03 · Why we're different

Why Bellingham homeowners trust us.

Promises we keep on every single job. It's the reason our customers send their neighbors.

i.

Your neighbors' painters.

Our crew lives here. Same weather, same wet winters. We know which paint holds up on your street because we work these neighborhoods year-round.

Local · Owner-operated
ii.

A real person picks up.

Call and a human answers. Send a quote request and we usually get back to you within 15 minutes during business hours. No automated replies, no ticket queues.

15-min response time
iii.

Honest, line-item pricing.

You get a detailed written quote before we pick up a brush. No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons. The price we quote is the price you pay.

No change-order games
The Bellingham Painting Co. crew on-site at a Craftsman exterior repaint
The crew mid-project on a Craftsman exterior in Whatcom County
04 · Service Area

Neighborhoods we paint in Bellingham.

We keep a tight radius on purpose. Our crews know the streets and the weather quirks from the bay to the foothills.

05 · The Process

Four steps. No runaround.

From first call to final walkthrough, here's exactly how a project goes. We're allergic to surprises, and we figure you are too.

i
30 seconds

Tell us about the job.

Fill out the short form or give us a call. We just need the basics to get started.

ii
Same week

We come take a look.

A crew lead swings by, walks the project with you, and puts together a detailed written quote.

iii
2-7 days on-site

We get to work.

Full prep, painting, and cleanup on the schedule you pick. We treat your home like it's ours.

iv
Final day

You love the results.

Final walkthrough together. Anything not right, we fix before we leave. That's the deal.

06 · In their words

What Bellingham homeowners say.

Don't take our word for it. Here's what the folks we've painted for say about the work and the crew.

Google

We earn every review the hard way.
If we painted your place, we'd love to hear about it.

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Scraped all the peeling paint, primed everything properly for the moisture we get up here, and the whole house looks brand new. Even matched the original trim color. Our neighbors on Garden Street have been asking for their number.
KM
Karen M. South Hill, Bellingham
★★★★★

"Kitchen cabinets went from dark honey oak to a clean matte white. Three days, taped everything off, zero mess. Huge difference."

Marcus & Jen P.Fairhaven, Bellingham
★★★★★

"Quick job, fair price. Deck and back fence, two days flat. They knew exactly what stain to use for cedar up here."

David T.Edgemoor, Bellingham
★★★★★

"Walked us through color options that would work with our old Victorian. Got compliments from neighbors before the crew even finished."

Lin & Sam K.Lettered Streets, Bellingham
Founder's offer

$200 off the project.

Book a full repaint and take $200 off, plus you get the owner's direct cell for any callback. The quote is free either way.

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Local pricing data. The 7 questions to ask before signing a contract. Neighborhood-by-neighborhood paint advice. A contractor comparison worksheet you can actually use.

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07 · Pricing

What painting actually costs in Bellingham.

Real ranges from Bellingham jobs we've completed. For an exact number, we'll walk the project with you and hand you a line-item quote. Free.

02Exterior PaintingFull prep, prime, two-coat finish, average home$4,200 - $9,350Get quote
03Cabinet RefinishingSpray finish, average kitchen, doors + frames$2,750 - $6,600Get quote
04Deck StainingWash, sand, seal · standard 200-400 sq ft deck$770 - $2,000Get quote
05Commercial PaintingOffices, retail, restaurants · per sq ft$2.20 - $6.60 / sq ftGet quote
06Pressure WashingHome exterior, driveway, fencing, walkways$385 - $825Get quote
08 · The Journal

Field notes from the crew.

Straight talk on painting in the Pacific Northwest. No fluff, just what we've learned from a lot of hours on the ladder.

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09 · Questions

Frequently asked questions.

The questions we hear most from Bellingham homeowners, answered straight.

How much does it cost to paint a house in Bellingham?
For a 3-bedroom home in Bellingham, interior painting typically runs $4,950 - $9,900 (about $4.40-$8.25/sq ft). Exteriors range from $4,200 - $9,350 depending on size, siding type, and how much moisture prep we need. Whatcom County's wet climate means mildew treatment is almost always part of the job. That covers labor, materials, and all the prep. Drop us a quote request and we'll give you an exact number for your place.
How long does a painting project take?
Most interiors we knock out in 2 to 5 days. Exteriors take us 3 to 7 days depending on the size of the home and the weather here in Bellingham. Cabinet refinishing runs 5 to 10 days because we need dry time between coats. We'll give you a specific timeline when we come out for the estimate.
Do I need to move my furniture before you arrive?
Nope. We handle all of that. Our crew will move furniture to the center of each room, lay down drop cloths, and protect your floors, fixtures, and trim. Just pull down any small valuables and wall art before we show up, and we'll take care of the rest.
Are you licensed and insured?
Absolutely. We operate as KINGTIDES LLC, a licensed Washington business (UBI 605 901 722) with an active City of Bellingham business license, and we carry general liability insurance and workers' comp. We're happy to show you the paperwork. Just ask.
What paint brands do you use?
We use premium brands: Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, and Dunn-Edwards are our go-tos. The right choice depends on the job: Benjamin Moore Regal Select is our favorite for interiors, while Sherwin-Williams Duration is hard to beat for Bellingham exteriors because of how well it handles the weather out here.
How quickly will I hear back after requesting a quote?
Fast. Most folks hear from us within 15 minutes during business hours (seven days a week, 8am to 5pm). We don't believe in making people wait around. If you've got a project, we want to talk about it.
What is the best time of year to paint a house in Bellingham?
For exteriors, late spring through early fall is the sweet spot. You want temps consistently above 50F and moderate humidity. Interior work? We do that year-round. A lot of our customers actually schedule interior jobs in the winter when our calendar has more flexibility and we can sometimes sharpen the pricing a bit.
Do you offer a warranty on your work?
Yes. We stand behind every job with a written workmanship warranty that covers peeling, bubbling, or flaking for 2 to 5 years. On top of that, the paint manufacturers offer their own warranties (usually 15 to 25 years for premium paints), and those transfer if you sell the home.
10 · Get Your Quote

Get your free quote.

Two fields to start: name and phone. We'll call you back within 15 minutes during business hours. No pressure, no hard sell.

i

Free, on-site walkthrough

We come to you. 30-60 minutes on-site with the crew lead who'll run your project.

ii

Detailed written quote

Line-item breakdown: labor, materials, and prep scope. No vague round numbers.

iii

Zero obligation

If the timing, color, or number isn't right, no worries. The quote is yours to keep.

or call (360) 383-5454
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About Bellingham Painting Co.

Bellingham Painting Co. serves homeowners and businesses across Bellingham, Fairhaven, South Hill, Edgemoor, Sudden Valley, Lynden, Ferndale, and surrounding Whatcom County. We're based in Bellingham, WA. We're available 7 days a week, 8am to 5pm. Bellingham Painting Co. is operated by KINGTIDES LLC, a licensed and insured Washington business (UBI 605 901 722). Estimates are free and most homeowners hear back within 15 minutes. Call (360) 383-5454.