House painting quotes from local painters
Interior and exterior painting, cabinets and drywall repair. One call and a local painter prices the job.
Interior, per sq ft$2 – $6
Exterior, typical home$3,000 – $9,000
Cost of the quoteNothing
Typical callAbout 4–5 min
What a painting pro can help with
- Interior painting
- Exterior painting
- Cabinet refinishing
- Drywall repair and prep
- Deck and fence staining
- Trim, doors and ceilings
Rough cost estimate
Pick the size closest to your job.
Typical US range$3,000 – $9,000
typical exterior repaint. Approximate.
How the call works
Most painting calls take about four to five minutes. You don't need an account to call.
- Plan it in 30 secondsFour quick taps so the pro knows the job before you call.
- Talk to a local proThey ask about the job, your home and your timing.
- Get your priceCompare it with the typical range for your state, then decide.
What the pro will ask
Knowing these answers keeps the call short and the quote accurate.
- Interior, exterior, or both?
- Roughly how many rooms or how big is the house?
- Any repairs needed before painting?
- Have ready: rooms or areas to paint
- Have ready: rough square footage or number of stories
- Have ready: colors, if you have chosen them
Painters by state
Typical costs and what your climate means for the job.
AlabamaALAlaskaAKArizonaAZArkansasARCaliforniaCAColoradoCOConnecticutCTDelawareDEDistrict of ColumbiaDCFloridaFLGeorgiaGAHawaiiHIIdahoIDIllinoisILIndianaINIowaIAKansasKSKentuckyKYLouisianaLAMaineMEMarylandMDMassachusettsMAMichiganMIMinnesotaMNMississippiMSMissouriMOMontanaMTNebraskaNENevadaNVNew HampshireNHNew JerseyNJNew MexicoNMNew YorkNYNorth CarolinaNCNorth DakotaNDOhioOHOklahomaOKOregonORPennsylvaniaPARhode IslandRISouth CarolinaSCSouth DakotaSDTennesseeTNTexasTXUtahUTVermontVTVirginiaVAWashingtonWAWest VirginiaWVWisconsinWIWyomingWY
Painters questions
Is prep included in the quote?
Good painters include patching, caulking, sanding and masking. Ask for it in writing.
How many coats should I expect?
Two coats over a primed surface is standard. One coat only holds up when repainting a similar color.
How long does exterior paint last?
Typically 7 to 10 years on wood siding, longer on fiber cement or stucco.
Can you paint in winter?
Interior, yes. Exterior paint usually needs temperatures above about 50 degrees for proper curing.