The Standard Cost of Exterior Painting

The price of painting the outside of the home varies depending on the size of the house, labor required and the preferred materials or supplies. To give you an idea on the average cost of an exterior painting for your home, below are the list of the things to consider:

There is a corresponding cost for every part of home that requires painting.

The cost of paint differs depending on the kind of paint you prefer. Choose the best paint to suit your budget since it will likely be of excellent quality. In a 3, 000-square-foot house, you might need 15 gallons or even more. Paint will make-up 25% of the overall cost of painting a home. Paint cost is just the same no matter if you paint the home yourself or you employ someone to paint it.

Labor

It takes about 75% of the total cost. The cost of labor is relevant to the size of the house, it often include things like pressure washing, painting doors, mailboxes, etc. If you hire painting contractor they will bring their own materials  but if you opt to do-it-yourself then you will shoulder the cost of materials.

Discounted Work

You can avail marked down cost during off-season. Almost all painting companies lower their charge during off-season, late fall is the typical off-season.

Repairs

If you have loose boards or rotted wood, then these will be subject for repair and will be an additional cost for your painting job.

Extra Costs

Another extra cost that may add up to your total painting cost is if ever there’s a change in color. Changes from dark to light or light to dark may require more coats of paint and additional labor time.

Most importantly, careful planning is all you need to have a successful and economical painting project. If you’re planning to pursue an exterior painting for your home in the near future, we can help. Ardivan team is your partner in excellent and cost-effective exterior painting in Calgary.