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Exterior House Painting Costs in 2026: Full Price Breakdown

What exterior painters charge by home size, paint quality, and prep work — plus how neighborhoods save together.

Est. Individual Market Rate
$2500 – $8000/job

Typical market rate when booking individually

Est. NeighborPool Group Rate
$1800 – $5760/job
Est. 28% offwith neighborhood group pricing

What Affects the Price

Home sq ft and stories
Prep work (scraping, priming)
Paint quality
Number of colors
Trim and detail complexity

Price by Home Size

1,000-1,500 sq ft: $1,800-4,000. 1,500-2,500 sq ft: $3,000-6,000. 2,500-4,000 sq ft: $5,000-10,000. These ranges include labor, paint, and basic prep.

What Drives Cost Up

Extensive scraping and sanding of old paint, lead paint abatement, multi-story work requiring scaffolding, premium paint brands, and multiple accent colors all increase costs significantly.

Neighborhood Painting Projects

Paint crews working adjacent homes save on setup, scaffolding moves, and paint ordering (bulk paint discounts). NeighborPool painting groups of 4+ homes typically save 25-32% per home versus individual contracts.

Get Exterior House Painting at group rates

Join NeighborPool and save an estimated 28% when your neighbors sign up too. Final pricing set by your matched provider.

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