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Full Exterior Painting

Average Cost: $1.75 per sq ft | 
$7,000 to $12,000 full home

For homes between 2,500 to 3,000 sq ft, our exterior service covers siding, trim, fascia, doors, and shutters. Multi-story homes and difficult access points affect the total cost.

Key Factors Affecting Cost
  • Home Size

  • Existing Wear and Tear

  • Surface Condition and Prep Work (Scraping, Caulking)

  • Occupied vs. Vacant Space

Full Interior Painting

Average Cost: $5 per sq ft | $550 to $900 per room | $6,000 to $12,000 full home 

This covers walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and windows for a standard room in a 2,500 to 3,000 sq ft home. Final price depends on room size, surface condition, and paint selection.

Key Factors Affecting Cost

  • Home Size

  • Existing Wear and Tear

  • Prep Work Condition

  • Occupied vs. Vacant Space

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WHY WE PUBLISH OUR PRICING

Hiding prices doesn’t protect margins.

It destroys trust.

Most homeowners Google pricing before calling anyone

Homeowners research contractor pricing online before making a single call. If you can’t find a range on our site, you’ll find one on a competitor’s. We’d rather be the most honest voice in the room.

Your surface condition is the #1 pricing variable

A “fair” condition surface can add 15-25% to your base cost in prep work alone. We explain this upfront, because the contractor who explains it during the estimate instead of on invoice day is the one you’ll refer to your

The estimate is free. The honesty is permanent.

Our on-site estimates take ~30 minutes. You’ll receive a written, itemized quote – no fuzzy line items, no “misc. fees.” If the price changes after you’ve approved the scope, that’s on us to explain.

What this calculator can’t account for

Moisture vapor barriers, oil contamination, existing coating adhesion tests, and access constraints all affect the final number. That’s why the calculator gives you a range and the site visit gives you the number.

Why Do Painting Costs Vary?

Every project is unique, and prices vary based on several factors. The numbers in this calculator are a strong starting point. Most final quotes land within 10 to 25% of what you see here. Here are the key things we look at before giving you a final price.

Walls with cracks, water stains, or peeling paint need patching, priming, or skim coating before painting can start. The more repair work a surface needs, the higher the prep cost. Clean, smooth surfaces are faster and less expensive to paint.

Vinyl siding, wood, brick, stucco, and drywall all absorb and hold paint differently. Porous or rough materials require more product and more coats, which increases both material and labor costs.

Flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss finishes each come at different price points. Premium paints with better durability, UV protection, or mold resistance cost more per gallon but often cut down the number of coats needed.

Multi-story homes, steep rooflines, vaulted ceilings, and sloped lots take more time and equipment to paint safely. Each additional story typically adds 20 to 30% to exterior labor costs.

Painting a vacant home is faster. When furniture needs to be moved, covered, and protected, it adds time to the job. We handle it either way, but vacancy affects the total hours on site.

Standard paints and premium paints have real cost differences. We use professional-grade product on every job and can walk you through options that fit your budget and hold up in the Carolina climate.

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Common Questions About Painting Costs in San Diego Area

Most rooms run between $550 and $900. The price depends on room size, ceiling height, wall condition, and how many coats the job needs. A standard 12×12 bedroom with smooth walls sits at the lower end. A large room with vaulted ceilings or heavy prep work sits higher.

Most full exterior jobs fall between $7,000 and $12,000 or more, depending on home size, siding type, and how much prep work the surfaces need. On a per square foot basis, expect starting from $1.75 per sq ft.

No. The calculator gives you a realistic range. Your actual price comes after a free in-home walkthrough where we look at the surfaces, scope, and prep needs in person. Most final quotes land within 10 to 25% of the calculator estimate.

Prep work is the biggest driver. Surfaces that need patching, sanding, priming, or repairs take more time and product. Other factors include room size, ceiling height, paint quality, number of coats, and the number of colors.

Yes. Our crews handle furniture moving and floor protection as part of the job. For oversized or fragile items, we ask that you clear those before we arrive. Everything else, we take care of.

A single room typically takes one day for a two-person crew. A full interior for a 2,500 sq ft home usually runs 3 to 5 days. Exterior jobs depend on home size and drying time between coats, typically 2 to 4 days for a standard home.

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