Exterior Painting Pricing Guide
by CertaPro Painters of Mystic-Glastonbury
How much will it cost to paint my home’s exterior in the Central Connecticut area?
CertaPro’s guide to exterior painting pricing in the Mystic-Glastonbury region:
Many people want to understand our pricing to help them budget their project, so we’ve put together this guide to help you.
The prices published here are only averages, and some things might affect the price from these ballpark estimates, such as:
The number of surfaces we’ll be painting will affect the price. For example will we be painting your trim? Shingles? Decks? Clapboards?
The conditions of the surfaces we’ll be painting makes a difference in preparation cost. If there are lots of dings, scratches and holes, we’ll need to add more labor time to your quote to fill and sand them.
The height of your home is a factor because painting a first and second story is easier than painting a third or fourth story. High areas that require intricate ladder moves to reach will require more labor as well.
Will you be changing colors? If you’re changing the color of your exterior to something much darker or much lighter, it will require more coats of paint to cover over the old color. In general, we quote projects with 1-2 coats of paint if they are the same or a similar color to the surface paint we’ll be covering. If we’re painting your exterior a different color altogether (i.e. changing the clapboard color from brown to beige) We’ll need to apply a tinted primer coat first and then 2-3 top coats in order to get good coverage and not have the old color seep through the new color.
Some examples of our pricing using typical homes in the Stonington area.
Assumptions that accompany these prices:
Clapboard and trim prices are based on spot priming (priming only those areas that are “raw” or have been sanded/filled/prepped) and 1 top coat of paint.
Includes a quality residential architectural coating such as Sherwin Williams Resilience or Benjamin Moore Regal or Sherwin Williams Woodscapes or Benajmin Moore Arborcoat stains. Choosing a decent paint matters, and will almost always save you money (even when you’re painting yourself!).
Colonial: $8,000 – $10,000 (2,000 – 3,000 sq ft)
Contemporary Farmhouses : $6,000-9,000 (1,600 – 2,000 sq ft)
Split-Level Homes : $4,500 – $7,500 (1,500 – 2,000 sq ft)
Victorian-Style Homes: $8,000 – $15,000
*The size of Victorian homes can vary greatly, as well as the condition of the exterior materials.
Barn-Style Homes: $6,000 – $10,000
Contemporary Homes: $6,000 – $15,000 (1,500 – 3,000 sq ft)
Raised Ranch: $5,000 – $8,000 (1,800 – 2,000 sq ft)
What Affects the Cost of Exterior Painting?
At CertaPro Painters® of Mystic-Glastonbury, we understand that knowing the cost of an exterior painting project can be essential for budgeting.
Our comprehensive pricing guide is here to help provide clarity and an estimate of what to expect. Several factors influence the final cost, from the number of surfaces to the size and shape of your home.
Preparing your home’s exterior is key to a smooth and lasting finish, and we take every detail into account—like surface condition and the amount of prep work required. Homes with multiple stories or those requiring color changes often need additional coats, which can also impact costs.
Our goal is to deliver top-quality results using premium products suited to Connecticut’s climate, ensuring a durable finish that protects and beautifies your home. Explore our pricing guide for more insights, and contact us for a customized estimate to fit your specific needs!
