Homeowners report that exterior painting can be a costly affair. The average cost of the service is $3,047 and it varies from person to person depending on location and condition. Stucco or brick homes will typically experience an increase in price per square foot than vinyl or wood-based structures as well as any other home for sale in your area – look out! Some homeowners may spend upwards of 8k just getting their outside looking fresher!
Painting your home’s exterior will not only boost its curb appeal but can also change a color you don’t like or refresh dilapidated paint. This large task requires proper planning and preparation; be sure to consult with a professional before getting started on the DIY project of painting your own house. Before calling in any contractors, consider these factors which affect how much it costs:
What are the first steps to painting your home? The process begins with an estimate and ends with a beautifully painted house. It can cost between $1,000-$6,000 for professionals to paint an average-sized 1-2 story home depending on how much wall or siding they will be covering (not square footage). Pricing is dependent upon factors like size of the area being covered, prep work needed before painting starts, number of coats applied as well as other minor costs such as a material purchase.
Estimate Painting Job’s Area
A 2,500 square foot home does not always have walls that are the same size as its dimension. You may end up with anywhere from 1,600 to 3,700 square feet of paintable area for this sized house.
To calculate the total paintable area, you’ll need to measure the perimeter of your home and multiply by its height. Then subtract out any areas that are occupied or obstructed (doors and windows). The size of a standard door is 21 square feet whereas a window takes up 12 square feet.
Exterior Home painting is a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be expensive. It can cost anywhere from $0.50-$3.50 per square foot to hire an experienced painter for the job, with most homeowners spending between $0.75-2 dollars in total–depending on factors such as their location and accessibility of the work area outside their home’s walls (for example houses built into cliffs or surrounded by trees).
You’ll find that painting a two-story house is 50% more expensive than if it was just one story because there are so many areas to reach. This means you will spend extra time adjusting ladders and scaffolding which equals higher costs for the job.
Labor cost
Many contractors charge based on the entire project which includes all work hours. Hourly rates are only useful if your pro asks to do the job as “time and materials.” Be wary of this pricing structure, it usually shows that they aren’t sure how long a project will take.
If you need to freshen up your home’s exterior, don’t delay! The paint must look fresh for maximum curb appeal and resale value. With our experienced team of professionals in exterior Painting, we offer expert painting services in a variety of colors – from bright whites to subtle greens. Call us today so one of our skilled painters can come out to provide an estimate on what it will take to get your house looking new again.
