Painting Cost Calculator

Painting a standard room in the US costs $500-1,000 for labor and materials. A full house (3 bedrooms) costs $3,000-7,000 depending on room sizes, ceiling height, and paint quality. DIY painting saves 50-60% but takes 2-3x longer.

Professional painters in the US charge $300-500 per day in most markets and $400-700 per day in major metros. Most rooms take 1-2 days to complete including preparation, priming, and two coats. Getting quotes from 3+ painters on Angi or HomeAdvisor is recommended.

Hiring a painter ensures a professional finish, saves time, and includes surface preparation. DIY is cheaper but requires buying tools, preparation, and accepting a potentially lower-quality finish. For high ceilings, stairwells, or exterior work, professional painters are strongly recommended for safety.

Interior painting costs $500-1,000 per room including labor and materials. A full 3-bedroom house interior costs $3,000-7,000. Exterior painting ranges from $3,000-8,000 depending on property size and access requirements. Labor accounts for 70-80% of the total cost.

Four key factors: room size and ceiling height, surface condition (damaged walls needing prep work add 20-40%), paint quality chosen (premium paints cost 2-3x more but last longer), and access difficulty for exterior work. Older homes with detailed trim and woodwork cost significantly more.

DIY saves 50-70% on cost but takes 3-5x longer than professionals. For straightforward rooms with good surfaces, DIY is practical. For high ceilings, exterior work, wallpaper removal, or surfaces needing extensive preparation, professionals deliver noticeably better results and finish much faster.

Interior walls every 5-7 years, high-traffic areas like hallways every 3-4 years. Exterior walls every 5-10 years depending on exposure and paint quality. Trim and doors every 3-5 years. Using quality paint extends intervals, a $60-80 gallon of Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams lasts twice as long as budget paint.

Late spring to early fall (May-September) when temperatures are consistently above 50°F and rain is less frequent. Paint needs 4-6 hours of dry weather to cure properly. Avoid painting in direct hot sunlight which causes paint to dry too fast and blister. Overcast, mild days are ideal.

A full roof replacement costs $8,000-20,000 for a typical 3-bedroom home. Asphalt shingles are the most affordable ($8,000-14,000) while slate runs $15,000-30,000+. Prices include tear-off, underlayment, flashing, and new roofing materials.

Basic yard landscaping costs $3,000-8,000 for a small to medium yard. A full redesign with patio, planting, and features costs $8,000-25,000+. Ongoing lawn and yard maintenance costs $50-100 per visit for a standard property, typically biweekly.

In the US, professional cleaners charge $25-50 per hour depending on location and experience. Major metro rates are typically $35-55 per hour. Regular weekly bookings are usually cheaper per hour than one-time deep cleans.

Standard privacy fencing costs $15-35 per linear foot installed. Wood panel fencing costs $12-25 per foot. Vinyl fencing costs $20-40 per foot. Prices include posts, panels or boards, concrete, and labor.

Professional carpet cleaning costs $50-100 per room in the US. Prices vary by room size, carpet type, and level of staining. Most companies offer discounts for multiple rooms, typically $40-70 per room for 3+ rooms.