Home project cost
How Much Does It Cost to Repaint Exterior Siding?
Repaint the exterior of an average 1,800 sq ft two-story house
DIY range
$600-$2,000
Professional range
$3,000-$9,000
What drives the cost
- Siding material — wood needs more prep than vinyl or fiber cement
- Amount of scraping, sanding, and priming needed
- House height, which affects ladder/scaffold requirements
- Number of colors and trim detail
As with interior painting, prep is most of the professional labour cost — pressure washing, scraping failing paint, and priming bare wood typically take longer than the actual painting.
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