Exterior House Painting Cost

Exterior House Painting Cost

House Painting Cost | Building Painting Price

How much does it cost to paint the house exterior?

Professionally painting a house exterior cost approximately $5K to $9K on average for a 2,500-square-foot, two-story home. The price range varies based on the condition of the home, what materials are on the home, and the type of paint used to paint the exterior.

The cost of painting the exterior of the home depends on many factors such as single-story, two-story, and three-story. Homes elevation and type of material on the home. If there is rot, siding issues, caulking is required, mildew removal, repairs required, etc. The amount of pre-work that is required impacts the labor and material cost.

Paint Price Impact on Exterior House Painting Cost

The issues with paint shortages in 2021 and 2022 caused by the pandemic have increased the cost of paint by 10% to 30% for brands like Sherwin Williams, Behr, and Benjamin Moore. Also, it’s important to purchase sufficient paint prior to starting a home exterior painting because sometimes the type of paint and color is in short supply.

Here is a chart to help you get estimated pricing on exterior house painting costs by the size of the home: