House Painting Cost Estimator

Property Details

Tell Us About the Property

Start with the primary details that affect labor, access, and material requirements.

Painting Type Select the areas that will be included in the estimate.

Property Type

Total Painting Area sq. ft.

Number of Stories

Current Surface Condition

Interior Painting

Interior Painting Details

Enter the rooms, surfaces, finishes, and preparation work needed inside the property.

Number of Rooms

Wall Square Footage sq. ft.

Ceiling Square Footage sq. ft.

Trim and Baseboards linear ft.

Interior Doors

Closets

Accent Walls

Cabinet Doors and Drawers

Wallpaper Removal sq. ft.

Wall Repair Level

Furniture Moving and Room Preparation

Interior Surface Options

Select every surface that should be included.

Ceiling Painting Include ceiling labor and materials. Trim and Baseboards Paint baseboards, molding, and interior trim. Interior Doors Include both faces and standard door trim. Closet Interiors Paint closet walls and accessible shelving. Accent Walls Account for separate colors and added setup. Cabinet Painting Include cabinet preparation and finishing.

Exterior Painting

Exterior Painting Details

Add the exterior surfaces, architectural features, access conditions, and preparation needs.

Exterior Wall Square Footage sq. ft.

Siding Type

Exterior Stories

Exterior Trim linear ft.

Exterior Doors

Shutters

Garage Doors

Deck or Porch Area sq. ft.

Wood Repair Level

Exterior Access

Exterior Surface Options

Select the exterior features and preparation work needed.

Exterior Trim Include fascia, soffits, molding, and trim. Exterior Doors Prepare and paint exterior entry doors. Shutters Include removal, preparation, and repainting. Garage Doors Include standard sectional garage doors. Deck or Porch Painting Include horizontal and accessible rail surfaces. Power Washing Prepare exterior surfaces before painting. Scraping and Preparation Remove loose paint and prepare damaged areas.

Paint and Labor

Quality and Work Requirements

Choose the paint quality, number of coats, primer needs, and labor conditions.

Paint Quality Premium paint is selected as a balanced default.

Number of Coats

Primer Requirement

Labor Complexity

Property Occupancy

General Access

Additional Services

Protection, Repairs, and Finishing

Add optional services that may be needed for a complete contractor estimate.

Color Consultation Professional guidance for color and finish selection. Furniture Protection Cover and protect furniture during painting. Floor Protection Protect flooring, stairs, and traffic areas. Drywall Patching Repair localized wall and ceiling damage. Caulking Seal gaps around trim, joints, and transitions. Stain Blocking Treat water marks, smoke stains, and discoloration. Lead-Safe Preparation Allowance Add specialized containment and preparation. Cleanup and Debris Removal Final cleanup and disposal of standard job debris. Specialty-Access Allowance Allowance for lifts, scaffolding, or restricted access.

Drywall Patch Areas

Caulking Length linear ft.

Floor Protection Area sq. ft.

Contingency Allowance