Yerington, NV
Insurance for Yerington, NV painters
County contractor data, housing notes, and what insurers ask Yerington painters. A quote is not a binder.
Census figures for 2023 list 6 employer painting contractors in Lyon County, 2.2% of Nevada's total. Yerington has roughly 3,199 residents and a housing stock that keeps those crews busy.
Who paints, tapes, and floors near Yerington
| Census CBP 2023 | Lyon County | Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 6 | 275 |
| Painting contractor employees | 13 | 2,136 |
| Painting contractors with 1–4 employees | 5 | 160 |
| Drywall and insulation contractors | 4 | 184 |
| Flooring contractors | 3 | 137 |
| Residential remodelers | 12 | 839 |
County Business Patterns 2023, NAICS 238320 (painting and wall covering), 238310, 238330, 236118. Employer establishments only.
Lyon County also counts 4 drywall and insulation contractors, 3 flooring contractors, 12 residential remodelers (Census, 2023). Painters often follow these trades on the same jobs, and contracts decide who pays when one trade damages another's work.
The Yerington housing stock
Yerington's housing is older than Nevada's as a whole (median 1976 versus 1996). Pre-1978 homes call for lead-safe practices and records; see lead-safe work and pollution coverage.
Yerington has 1,476.0 housing units, and 28% of households rent. Rental housing turns over often, and landlords and property managers hire painters between tenants on tight schedules.
About 72% of homes in Yerington are single-family, compared with 66% statewide. Exterior work on houses like these is where falls and overspray claims most often start.
Statewide building permits covered 19,994 housing units in 2024 (Census). New homes become repaint jobs within a decade, and builder work means contract insurance clauses today.
8% of Yerington households have three or more vehicles. With 76% of commuters driving solo, driveways and streets are full of cars, which is exactly where overspray claims land.
5% of Yerington's 1,404 workers work from home (Nevada: 12%). Occupied homes mean daytime interior work around residents, pets, and home offices.
American Community Survey 2020–2024 (tenure, structure type, year built, commuting, vehicles); Census 2024 population estimates; Census Building Permits Survey.
BLS estimates 4,120 construction and maintenance painters on Nevada payrolls, with a median annual wage of $56,390; tapers number 1,190 at a median $60,690 (May 2025).
Lyon County holds 2.2% of the state's painting contractors, and 83% of them employ one to four people. In a market of small crews, a single fall or a fire from a heat gun can end a season.
Reducing claims on Yerington jobs
- Collect certificates from every subcontractor before they start.
- Contain pressure-washing runoff away from storm drains.
- Inspect ladders each morning and tag damaged ones out.
- Keep heat guns and torches away from hidden framing.
The job types guide explains how residential, commercial, and new construction work in Yerington each change what insurers ask.
Nearby painting markets
Clark County, home to Las Vegas, counts 143 employer painting contractors. Clark County, home to Henderson, counts 143 employer painting contractors. Neighboring Fernley has 9,141.0 housing units. Of our 14 Nevada city pages, Yerington ranks 1st for oldest housing stock.
What insurers ask Yerington painting contractors
- Height: Maximum working height and lifts
- Spraying: Share of work sprayed
- Vehicles: Vans, trucks, and drivers
- Subcontractors: Costs and certificates
- Payroll: Employees, helpers, and payroll
- Job mix: Interior, exterior, residential, commercial
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Yerington painting contractors ask
Which policies do Yerington painters carry?
Liability, workers' comp, commercial auto, tools and equipment, and often contractor pollution liability.
How many painting contractors are in Lyon County?
County Business Patterns counted 6 painting contractors with employees in Lyon County in 2023. Self-employed painters are not included.
Do Yerington painters need lead coverage?
The median Yerington home was built in 1976. Homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint, and many liability policies exclude it. Ask about a lead endorsement or pollution coverage.
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research