Exterior House Painting Pricing Guide

How much does it cost to paint the exterior of my home?

Painting your home’s exterior isn’t just about curb appeal—it’s about protecting your investment. Proper maintenance not only safeguards your home but also shows pride in your neighborhood. As with any major purchase, quality matters. When choosing a painter, consider the brand of paint, the contractor’s reputation, and the thoroughness of surface preparation.

Every home is unique, even those with identical floor plans, so prep work, paint type, and the number of coats will vary. While many factors influence the cost, we’ve included examples below to give you a general idea. Pricing includes power washing, necessary prep, and high-quality exterior latex paint.

Here are some areas to consider that impact pricing when painting your home:

1. The condition of the surfaces being painted.  Is your paint chipping or peeling off?  Are there gaps between boards where caulking is failing? Are there rotten boards or cracked boards that need replaced?

2. The kind of surfaces you are painting.  Dry boards, bare brick and stucco will soak paint up.  Rougher surfaces or siding with deep grooves require different materials and applications of the paint that can slow the work down.

3. The type of lot your home is built on and the height of your home.  Are there steep hills on side of your home which will make placing a ladder challenging?  Do you have high gables or sides of you home that are 30, 40 or 50 feet high?

4. The colors of your home.  Is your house all 1 color or is it 2 or 3 colors?  The more colors you have on your home the more time and materials are needed to apply them.

5. Adding additional surfaces can impact pricing. Are your windows previously painted or maintenance free? Do you have a wooden screened porch that is painted both on the interior and exterior that will require maintenance?