Beaverton, OR
Insurance for Beaverton, OR painters
County contractor data, housing notes, and what insurers ask Beaverton painters. A quote is not a binder.
Painting contractors with employees numbered 197 in Washington County in the Census Bureau's 2023 count. For a city of 98,000 like Beaverton, that is the local competition and the local labor market.
Who paints, tapes, and floors near Beaverton
County Business Patterns 2023, NAICS 238320 (painting and wall covering), 238310, 238330, 236118. Employer establishments only.
Washington County also counts 76 drywall and insulation contractors, 80 flooring contractors, 307 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.
Beaverton buildings and paint work
Half of Beaverton's homes were built before 1987. Newer housing usually means less lead exposure and more repaint cycles on vinyl, fiber cement, and modern trim. Statewide, the median is 1981.
Beaverton has 42,771.0 housing units, and 49% 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 53% of Beaverton's housing (Oregon: 68%). Detached homes drive exterior repaint work, with ladders, siding, trim, and landscaping all in play.
Oregon authorized 14,621 new homes in 2024 by building permit, including 4,184 in buildings of five or more units. Painters who work for builders should expect certificate requests before every job.
2% of Beaverton households have three or more vehicles. With 59% of commuters driving solo, driveways and streets are full of cars, which is exactly where overspray claims land.
Work-from-home share in Beaverton is 25%, above the Oregon figure of 19%. More people at home during the day changes how crews protect furniture and contain fumes.
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 5,410 painters and 500 drywall tapers on Oregon payrolls, median painter wage $48,900. Those figures cover employees only.
Washington County holds 18.1% of the state's painting contractors, and 71% 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 Beaverton crews
- Inspect ladders each morning and tag damaged ones out.
- Keep heat guns and torches away from hidden framing.
- Tell your agent before adding a new kind of job.
- Collect certificates from every subcontractor before they start.
If your Beaverton crew sprays, read overspray and property damage before the next exterior job.
Nearby painting markets
Painting contractors in Portland's county: 146. Painting contractors in Salem's county: 159. Neighboring Hillsboro has 43,576.0 housing units. Of our 20 Oregon city pages, Beaverton ranks 13th for oldest housing stock.
What insurers ask Beaverton painting contractors
- Older homes: Pre-1978 work and RRP certification
- Claims history: Any prior claims
- Subcontractors: Costs and certificates
- Job mix: Interior, exterior, residential, commercial
- Payroll: Employees, helpers, and payroll
- Height: Maximum working height and lifts
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Beaverton painter insurance FAQ
Which policies do Beaverton painters carry?
Liability, workers' comp, commercial auto, tools and equipment, and often contractor pollution liability.
How many painting contractors are in Washington County?
County Business Patterns counted 197 painting contractors with employees in Washington County in 2023. Self-employed painters are not included.
Do Beaverton painters need lead coverage?
The median Beaverton home was built in 1987. 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