Plum, PA
Insurance for Plum, PA painters
County contractor data, housing notes, and what insurers ask Plum painters. A quote is not a binder.
About 26,420 people live in Plum, part of Allegheny County, where County Business Patterns counted 145 painting contractors with payroll in 2023 employing 1,083 workers.
Allegheny County contractor figures
| Census CBP 2023 | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 145 | 1,168 |
| Painting contractor employees | 1,083 | 6,221 |
| Painting contractors with 1–4 employees | 101 | 862 |
| Drywall and insulation contractors | 44 | 530 |
| Flooring contractors | 46 | 545 |
| Residential remodelers | 582 | 5,935 |
CBP 2023 establishment and employment counts; nonemployer painters excluded.
Allegheny County also counts 44 drywall and insulation contractors, 46 flooring contractors, 582 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.
Plum buildings and paint work
Half of Plum's homes were built before 1972. For painters, that means frequent work on surfaces that may contain lead, certification under the federal RRP rule, and a closer look at whether your policy covers lead claims. Statewide, the median is 1965.
Plum has 11,533.0 housing units, and 19% of households rent. Rental housing turns over often, and landlords and property managers hire painters between tenants on tight schedules.
Single-family houses make up 88% of Plum's housing (Pennsylvania: 75%). Detached homes drive exterior repaint work, with ladders, siding, trim, and landscaping all in play.
Statewide building permits covered 24,810 housing units in 2024 (Census). New homes become repaint jobs within a decade, and builder work means contract insurance clauses today.
In Plum, 69% of workers drive alone and 16% get to work in under 15 minutes. Helpers who drive their own trucks between jobs are a reason to ask about hired and non-owned auto.
ACS puts Plum's remote-work share at 24% (state: 16%). Interior painters there often work around someone's workday, so scheduling and ventilation matter.
American Community Survey 2020–2024 (tenure, structure type, year built, commuting, vehicles); Census 2024 population estimates; Census Building Permits Survey.
In May 2025, BLS counted 5,980 painters and 60 drywall tapers on Pennsylvania payrolls, median painter wage $52,120. Those figures cover employees only.
Allegheny County holds 12.4% of the state's painting contractors, and 70% 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 Plum jobs
- Tell your agent before adding a new kind of job.
- Inspect ladders each morning and tag damaged ones out.
- Check the wind forecast before any exterior spraying.
- Contain pressure-washing runoff away from storm drains.
Painters hiring help in Plum should review subcontractors and certificates and workers' comp for painters.
Nearby painting markets
Philadelphia (Philadelphia County) sits in a county with 71 painting contractors. Lehigh County, home to Allentown, counts 33 employer painting contractors. Pittsburgh, also in Allegheny County, has a median home built in 1942. By median year built, Plum has the 28th oldest housing of 30 Pennsylvania cities covered here.
Plum quote checklist
- Older homes: Pre-1978 work and RRP certification
- Subcontractors: Costs and certificates
- Claims history: Any prior claims
- Vehicles: Vans, trucks, and drivers
- Equipment: Sprayers, ladders, and rentals
- Payroll: Employees, helpers, and payroll
Plum painter insurance FAQ
What insurance does a Plum painting contractor need?
Liability, workers' comp, commercial auto, tools and equipment, and often contractor pollution liability.
How many painting contractors work near Plum?
County Business Patterns counted 145 painting contractors with employees in Allegheny County in 2023. Self-employed painters are not included.
Is lead paint a concern for Plum painting jobs?
The median Plum home was built in 1972. Homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint, and many liability policies exclude it. Ask about a lead endorsement or pollution coverage.
Painter pages near Plum
Painter insurance in Pennsylvania · Coverage
Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research