2026 Cost Guide · Updated August 2026
Exterior Painting Cost in Los Angeles
Exterior Painting in Los Angeles costs $400–$1500, with a typical job around $950. We quote a flat price upfront, before any work starts.
What affects the price
A handful of concrete things move the price, and the list below covers them. A simple job with easy access lands near $400; when several factors stack up, the quote moves toward $1500. Typical time for exterior painting: 1–3 days by home size.We look at your specifics, quote one flat price, and you approve it before we start. The quote is free, and it only changes if the job itself changes, never mid-work without your OK.
- •Square footage & stories
- •Surface (stucco, wood, siding)
- •Prep, scraping & priming
- •Trim & accent colors
Flat-rate vs hourly
Most exterior painting jobs get one flat price per job, and you approve it before we start. Larger or open-ended work runs hourly at $85–$125/hour, the going rate in Los Angeles.
Other jobs you might need
Often booked alongside exterior painting. Each has its own flat-rate guide.
Exterior Painting cost: FAQ
What does exterior painting cost in Los Angeles?
Most exterior painting jobs run $400 to $1500. A typical job lands near $950. We quote one flat price upfront, so you know the cost before any work starts.
What makes exterior painting cost more or less?
The biggest drivers are square footage & stories, surface (stucco, wood, siding), prep, scraping & priming, and trim & accent colors. A simple job with easy access sits near $400. When several of those stack up, we quote closer to $1500.
What does the exterior painting price include?
Your flat quote covers the work itself: Pressure-wash & surface prep, Scrape, sand & spot-prime, and Caulk gaps & cracks. Labor and the visit are in the price, with no separate trip fee.
Which exterior painting jobs does this price range cover?
We book these most often: Faded / chalking stucco, Peeling wood trim, Pre-sale curb appeal, and Sun-bleached south walls. All of them sit inside the $400 to $1500 range, and anything unusual gets its own flat quote once we see it.
Do you charge by the hour or a flat rate?
Exterior Painting is flat-priced per job, so there are no hourly surprises. Typical time: 1–3 days by home size. For bigger open-ended projects we bill $85–$125/hour, in line with LA handyman rates.
Can I save by booking other jobs at the same time?
Often yes. Bundling two or three fixes into one visit gets you the best value per job, and exterior painting pairs well with interior painting and pressure washing. Send us the whole list and we will quote it all together.