Knowing the cost of a painting project is an essential step to effectively plan and budget for your project. This is why we always recommend getting a free estimate from your top three painting companies. In doing so, though, you’ll see that the cost of a paint job can vary significantly. That is because there are a lot of different elements that go into pricing your project. 

What Goes Into Your Estimate

For example, the painting company will need a solid idea of what is involved in the project. Factors such as the size of the project, the cost of labor/materials, and the knowledge of the company will influence your overall price. In this article, our professionals dive into why each of these elements play a part in deciding how much it costs to paint a house in Colorado. We’ll also provide you with your next step to obtaining a fair and free painting estimate with the best local painters. Let’s get started!

Size of the Project: 

Size is one of the biggest influences of price. The bigger the project, the bigger the budget will need to be. It is no secret that houses that are two or more stories will be more expensive than single-story homes, for example. 

Square feet isn’t the only influencer of your price, though. The height of the home and number of unique home elements also come into play. The price will also change greatly depending on if you are looking to get the entire exterior of your home painted or just trim and highlights. The national average price for the exterior walls of your home is about $3 or $4 dollars (this may vary significantly depending on other factors). Interior paint, though, will cost much less.

Cost of Labor and Materials:

Another major factor that goes into the cost of a paint project is the materials required to complete the job. Materials such as scaffolds are fairly costly for the painting company to keep on hand for your project. 

Keep in mind that your painting company has to pay the workers that come to your house and put in the work. Depending on labor costs at the time of the estimate, this could cause fluctuation in and of itself.

Price of Knowledge and Expertise: 

It is easy to forget that when you pay for a painting company to paint your home, you’re also paying for the knowledge they have obtained over the years of experience in business. You can see this through the higher cost quality painters with great reputations. The biggest mistake people hiring professional painters make is to accept the lowest quoted price. This often leads to subpar work that will deteriorate faster than a more expensive company. You may be seeing additional charges if your paint company has to travel a long distance to get to your home or if you give your painters little notice.

Start Your Next Project with CertaPro Painters®

Because of all of these factors––and others that we didn’t even touch––there is no real answer to “how much does it cost to paint a house.” The best way to find out how much your painting project will cost is to request estimates from painting companies in your area. 

CertaPro Painters® makes this process as easy as 1-2-3. All you have to do is fill out our free, no-obligation form for your base estimate. After this is completed, our professionals will be in touch with you to review the property, get more details, and secure a price. You can get started today by filling out this form or by just calling our team at 303-637-7735. We do painting, you do life.