Residential Exterior Painting Pricing Guide
with CertaPro Painters® of La Jolla and Central San Diego, CA
Exterior Painting Costs for Your Home
At CertaPro Painters® of La Jolla and Central San Diego, we take the guesswork out of the process. We offer clear, customized estimates that reflect the specifics of your home’s architecture, materials, and condition. Our team is committed to making the experience stress-free, with transparent pricing and no-pressure consultations, so you are informed and confident in your decision.
What Can Affect Exterior Painting Costs?
Homes in La Jolla and Central San Diego face unique environmental conditions, like salt air from the coast, intense sun exposure, and seasonal moisture. These can impact both the condition of your home’s exterior and the complexity of repainting it. Several key factors influence the overall cost of an exterior paint project:
- Home Size & Layout: Larger homes, multi-story properties, or homes with architectural details like balconies, decorative trim, or extensive eaves typically require more labor and materials, increasing the total cost.
- Surface Materials: Whether your home features stucco, wood siding, Hardie board, or a combination of surfaces, each material requires specific preparation methods. For example, La Jolla’s stucco homes often need crack repairs and patching prior to painting.
- Surface Condition & Prep Work: If your exterior shows signs of peeling paint, stucco damage, or wood rot, proper prep (such as power washing, scraping, or repair work) is necessary for a high-quality, long-lasting finish. This prep is included in your estimate.
- Color Changes: Making a significant color change, such as going from dark gray to white, typically requires additional coats for full coverage, which adds to both labor time and material usage.
- Accessibility: Homes on hillsides, narrow lots, or surrounded by mature landscaping, which is common in areas like Mission Hills or Mount Soledad, may require extra equipment or effort, which can affect project costs.
Residential 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 had the exterior of my house painted. CertaPro did a great job patching and repairing the wood and new siding.
- Joe | La Jolla, CA
More Residential Exterior Services We Provide
Vinyl and Aluminum Siding Painting
Whether you have high-tech vinyl siding or a more traditional siding, our team of experts knows how to restore them. Our team has the right approach to add new life to your exteriors.
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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. Our team of painters uses the process to remove mold, oil and old paint so new paint absorbs into your surface better.
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EPA Lead Certified
At CertaPro Painters® of La Jolla and Central San Diego, CA we are EPA Lead Certified. This means that if we are performing a renovation, repair or painting project that disturbs lead-based paint in your home, we use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers and follow lead-safe work practices.
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