Exterior House Painting Pricing Guide
with CertaPro Painters® of Chula Vista, CA
Home Exterior Painting Costs in Chula Vista, CA
At CertaPro Painters® of Chula Vista, CA, we know that budget is an important part of any home improvement decision. That’s why we make the process clear, efficient, and pressure-free, so you can plan with confidence.
Whether you’re looking to improve curb appeal or protect your home from the coastal elements, our team of local painting professionals is here to assist homeowners throughout Chula Vista and surrounding South Bay neighborhoods.
What Can Affect Your Exterior Painting Costs?
Homes in Chula Vista face a unique blend of environmental conditions, from intense sun exposure to moisture and marine air. These elements can impact the condition of your home’s exterior and influence the scope and cost of an exterior painting project.
Here are the key factors that can affect your estimate:
- Home Size & Layout: Larger homes naturally require more paint and labor. Multi-story homes or properties with complex architecture, detailed trim, balconies, or decorative features typically fall at the higher end of the pricing range due to increased time and materials.
- Surface Materials: Whether your home is finished with stucco, wood siding, Hardie board, or a combination, each material has its own prep and product requirements. For example, stucco homes often need crack repairs before painting to ensure a smooth, durable finish.
- Surface Condition & Prep Work: The condition of your home’s exterior matters. If your home needs power washing, peeling paint removal, wood rot repairs, or stucco patching, these prep steps are essential for a long-lasting result—and are factored into your estimate.
- Paint Color Change: Dramatic shifts in color, such as going from a dark brown to a light beige or white, often require additional coats of paint. This can increase both material use and labor time.
- Accessibility: Is your home located on a sloped lot in Rolling Hills Ranch, or surrounded by dense landscaping? If access is limited or requires specialized equipment, this can also affect the overall cost of your project.
Exterior Painting Price Breakdown

One-Story Trim
Estimate Range
$2,950 - $3,450

Two-Story Trim
Estimate Range
$3,950 - $4,450

One-Story Trim and Siding
Estimate Range
$4,950 - $5,450

Two-Story Trim and Siding
Estimate Range
$6,950 - $8,475

Garage Doors (Exterior Only)
Estimate Range
2 car - $250 / 3 Car $400
Hiring CertaPro for my home exterior painting project turned out to be a great decision.
- Eddie | Chula Vista, CA
More Exterior Residential Services We Provide

Painting and Staining
At CertaPro we offer a variety of interior and exterior home painting and staining services, including your home’s deck and fencing. Regardless of the room inside your home that needs an update or the area of your home’s exterior that needs protection from Mother Nature, our team works with you to determine the best plan of action for your home.
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Stucco Repairs and Painting
As with any other home exterior, it’s important to maintain the stucco or EIFS (also known as synthetic stucco) covering your home. The CertaPro team is very knowledgeable in both repairs and painting related to these two materials and will work alongside you to determine what services your home needs.
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Power Washing
Power washing is a vital step in painting the exterior of your home. CertaPro uses the process to remove mold, oil and old paint so new paint absorbs into your surface better.
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