Irving, TX
Insurance for Irving, TX painters
Liability, workers' comp, and equipment coverage for Irving painting contractors. A quote is not a binder.
About 258,060 people live in Irving, part of Dallas County, where County Business Patterns counted 185 painting contractors with payroll in 2023 employing 2,365 workers.
Who paints, tapes, and floors near Irving
| Census CBP 2023 | Dallas County | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 185 | 1,468 |
| Painting contractor employees | 2,365 | 23,652 |
| Painting contractors with 1–4 employees | 125 | 1,030 |
| Drywall and insulation contractors | 140 | 1,206 |
| Flooring contractors | 114 | 818 |
| Residential remodelers | 588 | 6,224 |
CBP 2023 establishment and employment counts; nonemployer painters excluded.
Average payroll per painting contractor employee in Dallas County was about $59,838 in 2023 (Texas: $54,933). With 2,365 people on those payrolls, the typical shop runs 12.8 employees.
The finish trades in Dallas County include 140 drywall and insulation contractors, 114 flooring contractors, 588 residential remodelers. Remodelers are a steady source of subcontract painting, and they usually ask for certificates and additional insured endorsements.
Irving buildings and paint work
Irving's housing is older than Texas's as a whole (median 1986 versus 1992). Repainting newer homes leans on prep, caulking, and careful masking more than paint removal.
Of Irving's 102,512.0 homes, 48% are in buildings with five or more units. Apartment repaints mean exterior height, many parked cars, and property managers who require higher limits.
Single-family houses make up 43% of Irving's housing (Texas: 67%). Detached homes drive exterior repaint work, with ladders, siding, trim, and landscaping all in play.
Builders across Texas pulled permits for 225,756 new housing units in 2024, 158,121 of them single-family (Census Building Permits Survey). New construction painting usually comes with additional insured and completed-operations requirements.
4% of Irving households have three or more vehicles. With 66% of commuters driving solo, driveways and streets are full of cars, which is exactly where overspray claims land.
Work-from-home share in Irving is 20%, above the Texas figure of 14%. More people at home during the day changes how crews protect furniture and contain fumes.
City data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024 (tables B08301, B25003, B25024, B25035), via Census Reporter, plus B08303 and B25044. Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city population estimates. Permits: Census Building Permits Survey 2024.
In May 2025, BLS counted 18,330 painters and 220 drywall tapers on Texas payrolls, median painter wage $45,460. Those figures cover employees only.
Dallas County holds 12.6% of the state's painting contractors, and 68% 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.
Practical risk notes for Irving crews
- Collect certificates from every subcontractor before they start.
- Keep heat guns and torches away from hidden framing.
- Inspect ladders each morning and tag damaged ones out.
- Contain pressure-washing runoff away from storm drains.
The job types guide explains how residential, commercial, and new construction work in Irving each change what insurers ask.
Irving compared with nearby cities
Painting contractors in Houston's county: 193. Painting contractors in San Antonio's county: 109. Neighboring Dallas has 590,237.0 housing units. Of our 30 Texas city pages, Irving ranks 13th for oldest housing stock.
Preparing a Irving painter quote
- Subcontractors: Costs and certificates
- Claims history: Any prior claims
- Spraying: Share of work sprayed
- Payroll: Employees, helpers, and payroll
- Job mix: Interior, exterior, residential, commercial
- Equipment: Sprayers, ladders, and rentals
Irving painting contractors ask
What insurance does a Irving painting contractor need?
Liability, workers' comp, commercial auto, tools and equipment, and often contractor pollution liability.
How many painting contractors work near Irving?
County Business Patterns counted 185 painting contractors with employees in Dallas County in 2023. Self-employed painters are not included.
Do Irving painters need lead coverage?
The median Irving home was built in 1986. 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 Irving
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research