Residential Exterior Painting Pricing Guide
with CertaPro Painters® of East San Diego/Poway
Residential Exterior Painting Costs
We provide detailed, no-pressure estimates based on the specific features of your home, including its size, materials, condition, and accessibility. Our goal is to make the entire process clear, efficient, and stress-free, from the first walkthrough to the final coat.
Whether you own a stucco home in Poway, a two-story home in Scripps Ranch, or a traditional property in Rancho Bernardo, one of the first questions most homeowners ask is:
“How much will it cost to paint the outside of my home?”
What Factors Affect Exterior Painting Costs in East San Diego & Poway?
Homes in East San Diego and Poway face a variety of environmental conditions, from intense inland sun to occasional wind and seasonal temperature shifts. These elements can impact the condition of your exterior and the scope of work required for a lasting paint job. Below are the key factors that influence the cost of painting your home:
- Home Size & Layout: Larger homes require more time, labor, and materials. If your home has multiple stories, complex architecture, balconies, or detailed trim, the job will typically fall on the higher end of the cost range.
- Surface Materials: Whether your home is finished in stucco, wood siding, Hardie board, or a combination of materials, each surface type needs specific prep and products. For instance, older stucco homes in El Cajon or Rancho Bernardo may need extensive crack repairs prior to painting.
- Surface Condition & Prep Work: Does your home need power washing, paint scraping, or wood and stucco repairs? Addressing issues like peeling paint, dry rot, or surface damage is essential for a high-quality, long-lasting result, which is factored into your estimate.
- Color Changes: Planning a major color shift (e.g., from dark brown to a light tan or white) often requires additional coats of paint, increasing both labor time and material costs.
- Accessibility: Homes on sloped lots, narrow driveways, or surrounded by dense landscaping may require special equipment or additional setup time, which can also impact pricing.
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
I am thrilled with how great my home looks after Certapro of East SD/Poway painted the exterior.
- Carolyn | East San Diego, 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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