Exterior House Painting Costs & Free Estimates
Compare prices from local exterior painters for siding, trim, doors and decks.
- Free estimates — no obligation to hire
- Choose best price, fastest start or top quality
- You decide how many painters contact you
Fast Job Leads is a free referral service, not a painting contractor.
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How much does exterior painting cost?
National benchmarks: professional exterior painting typically costs $1.50–$5.00 per square foot, or about $3,000–$10,000 for an average 2,000 sq ft house (source: HomeGuide exterior painting cost guide).
| Siding type | Typical national range |
|---|---|
| Wood siding | $1.50–$5.00 / sq ft |
| Vinyl siding | $1.50–$4.50 / sq ft |
| Stucco | $2.00–$5.00 / sq ft |
| Brick | $2.50–$5.00 / sq ft |
Source: HomeGuide exterior painting cost guide. National ranges, not local quotes.
What changes the price
- House size, number of stories and access
- Siding type and condition
- Washing, scraping, caulking and priming
- Trim, shutters, soffits, doors and decks
- Paint quality and number of coats
We don’t publish local price lists — every job is different. The fastest way to know your price is to compare free estimates.
Need it done fast?
The best exterior painting weather is warm, dry and stable. Painter calendars fill up quickly in peak season, so get estimates early.
Most exterior repaints take about 4–5 days of work, depending on size, weather and prep (source: HomeGuide exterior painting cost guide).
Choose Fastest Start and your request goes to 1–2 painting companies focused on availability. We don’t promise start dates — painters confirm their own schedules.
Top-quality exterior painting
Choose Top Quality and your request goes to one painting company only — no bidding war, and time to talk through details. Before you hire anyone, check:
- A written estimate listing prep, primer, number of coats and the paint line
- Proof of insurance, and licensing where your state requires it
- References or recent exterior painting jobs you can look at
- For homes built before 1978: lead-safe certification
Best price, fastest start or top quality — you choose
Pick the option that fits your exterior painting project. It decides how many painters contact you.
Compare up to 5 estimates
Best when budget matters most.
- Shared with up to 5 local painting companies
- More prices to compare
1–2 painters, ready soon
Best when you have a deadline.
- Shared with 1–2 painting companies
- Focused on availability
One painter, exclusive
Best for detailed or high-end work.
- Shared with one painting company only
- Time to talk through details
Exterior painting FAQ
How much does it cost to paint a house exterior in your area?
National benchmarks put exterior painting at about $1.50–$5.00 per square foot, or $3,000–$10,000 for an average 2,000 sq ft house (HomeGuide). Siding, height and prep change the price, so compare free estimates.
When is the best time to paint a house exterior in your area?
Warm, dry and stable weather — often early summer or early fall. Avoid freezing nights, high humidity and extreme heat.
How long does exterior painting take?
Most exterior repaints take about 4–5 days, depending on the size of the house, prep and weather (HomeGuide).
Is Fast Job Leads a painting company?
No. Fast Job Leads is a free referral service, not a contractor. We pass your request to independent local painting companies, and you deal with them directly.
How many painters will contact me?
It depends on what you choose. Best Price: up to 5 companies. Fastest Start: 1 or 2. Top Quality: one company only.
Ready to compare exterior painting estimates?
It takes about a minute. Tell us what matters most and local painters can get back to you.
Fast Job Leads is a free referral service that connects property owners with independent painting companies. We are not a contractor and do not perform, supervise or guarantee any work. Painting companies may pay us for referrals. Cost ranges are national benchmarks from the cited source, not quotes; your price comes from the painters’ free estimates.