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Painting price list (11 services)
Suggested prices for common painting services. Adjust for your market, labor rate, and material costs. Download as CSV with the tool above.
| Service | Category | Est. hours | Materials | Labor | Suggested price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior room painting (walls only) | Interior | 6 | $120 | $420 | $580 | Customer provides paint. Ceiling and trim extra |
| Exterior painting (per side, single story) | Exterior | 5 | $90 | $350 | $480 | Includes scraping and priming. Multi-story: +40% |
| Cabinet painting (kitchen) | Specialty | 10 | $150 | $700 | $900 | Does not include new hardware. Spray finish available |
| Drywall repair and texture (per patch) | Repair | 2 | $35 | $130 | $195 | Up to 2x2 ft patch. Larger repairs quoted separately |
| Ceiling painting (per room) | Interior | 3 | $50 | $210 | $260 | Customer provides paint. Popcorn ceiling: +$50 |
| Trim and baseboard painting (per room) | Interior | 3 | $35 | $185 | $220 | Includes caulking gaps. New trim: +$30 |
| Accent wall (single wall) | Interior | 2.5 | $45 | $195 | $240 | Includes painter's tape and drop cloths |
| Front door painting (exterior) | Exterior | 2 | $30 | $180 | $210 | Includes primer. Storm door removal/reinstall included |
| Deck staining (up to 300 sq ft) | Exterior | 5 | $100 | $350 | $450 | Includes cleaner/brightener. Second coat: +$120 |
| Wallpaper removal (per room) | Interior | 5 | $20 | $370 | $390 | Includes steamer rental. Wall repair extra |
| Garage floor epoxy coating (2-car) | Specialty | 6 | $180 | $420 | $650 | Includes anti-slip additive. 24-hr cure time |
How these painting prices were estimated
Base prices
We collected typical residential service-call pricing from across the US for painting work. Each service has a base price that represents the median charge in a suburban, mid-cost market for an established business.
Materials vs. labor split
Each service breaks down into materials and labor. The split varies by job — a capacitor replacement is mostly materials, while drain cleaning is almost entirely labor. Knowing your split helps you spot where to improve margins.
Market adjustments
The pricing calculator applies a market multiplier: rural (0.85x), suburban (1.0x), urban (1.25x), and major metro (1.55x). These reflect differences in cost of living, competition density, and customer willingness to pay.
Experience adjustments
New businesses (0.85x) typically charge less while building reputation. Established businesses (1.0x) charge market rate. Premium businesses (1.4x) have strong reviews, specialized expertise, or serve high-end markets.
The pricing calculator includes 10 painting services with price ranges, estimated hours, and materials percentages.
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Painting pricing & quoting FAQ
How do I write a painting quote or estimate?
A professional painting quote includes your business name and contact info, the customer's name, a description of the work, itemized line items with quantities and unit prices, a subtotal, tax (if applicable), total, valid-for date, and any terms or notes. Use the quote builder above — fill in the fields and click "Print or save PDF" for a clean, printable quote.
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What should a painting quote include?
Every painting quote should include: a clear description of the work scope, itemized costs (labor and materials separately or combined), payment terms, how long the quote is valid, and any exclusions or assumptions. If permits are required, note who is responsible. The quote builder above handles all of this automatically.
Should painters charge for estimates?
Many painters offer free estimates for small jobs and charge a diagnostic fee for larger ones. A common approach: waive the estimate fee if the customer hires you, or charge $75–$150 for a site visit that gets credited toward the job. This weeds out tire-kickers.