Standard Services | Quantity | Low | High | ||
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What you can expect | |||||
Range per sq ft finished: | $1.42 | $2.98 | |||
Range for this type of project: | $3,538 | $7,459 | |||
Estimate: $5,498 | |||||
Two Story House Painting Cost | 2,675 square feet | $729 | $1,009 | ||
Cost of enamel paint for exterior surfaces including wood, vinyl, masonry, stucco, and brick. This latex-based coating is both paint and primer in one. Finish options include eggshell, flat, and semi-gloss, and all are mildew-resistant. Rate includes local delivery, and standard excess for perfect coverage and ongoing touch-ups. 15-Year Warranty guarantees exceptional quality. | |||||
Basic Labor for Two Story House Painting | 75 hours | $2,498 | $6,084 | ||
Labor costs for the complete project, given favorable site conditions. This will start with a full assessment of the space. Your team will plan the sequence, acquire appropriate equipment, transport materials, and execute preparation, painting and cleanup. Prep work may take up to 1 hour per 100 square feet, and will include removing loose paint, spot-priming, and caulking edges and gaps. Two complete coats of paint will ensure a perfect finish. Trim painting not included in basic labor assessment. | |||||
Job Supplies for Two Story House Painting | 2,675 square feet | $196 | $224 | ||
All of the supplies and materials necessary for the flawless execution of the painting job, such as masking tape and paper, materials to repair the painting surface, solvents, and cleaning supplies. | |||||
Equipment Allowance for Two Story House Painting | 1 job | $114 | $142 | ||
Equipment allowance for specialty tools such as power washing unit, random orbit sander, airless paint sprayer, as well as protective tarps and support devices including ladders and scaffolding. This is assessed as a daily rental fee; single-use elements will incur separate charges. | |||||
Optional Services | |||||
Power Wash Surface Labor (Optional) | 25 hours | $828 | $2,017 | ||
Ensure perfect preparation with power-washing in advance of painting. Surface will be cleared of solid debris, cleaner applied with light scrubbing, and the surface will be thoroughly power-washed and rinsed. |
cost to paint a two story house | |
National Avg. Materials Cost per sq ft finished | $0.31 |
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 2500 sq ft finished | $5,245.22 |
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 2500 sq ft finished | $3,374.89 - $7,115.54 |