Surfaces
Walls, ceilings, trim, doors, windows, cabinets, siding, stories, and height affect labor.
Preparation and coating system before price.Planning ranges are not instructions to disturb suspected lead paint, use solvents unsafely, work outside product weather limits, or paint without ventilation and containment.
U.S. Painting pricing with Northeast guidance
Define surfaces, preparation, repairs, products, coats, weather, access, and safety before comparing price.
CityTask separates coating work from repair, stripping, restoration, lead-safe controls, hazardous-material work, and access equipment.
What makes up the total
Surface area plus preparation, repairs, coating system, protection, access, and safety.
Preparation
Cleaning, scraping, sanding, patching, caulking, primer, rot, and failed coatings drive durability.
Products and coats
Primer, paint, sheen, spray or brush, color changes, coverage, drying, and curing affect price.
Protection
Furniture, floors, landscaping, occupied rooms, dust, chips, overspray, ventilation, and building rules add setup.
Access and weather
Ladders, lifts, scaffolding, parking, elevators, exterior conditions, and work windows affect logistics.
Lead boundaries
Pre-1978 coatings, solvents, asbestos, extensive failure, and regulated disturbance require qualified controls.
Northeast market factors
Why Philadelphia through Maine can cost differently.
CityTask does not apply one regional multiplier.
| Area | Typical positioning | Why it may differ |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia and nearby Pennsylvania | Often lower-to-middle Northeast band | Rowhouse stairs, plaster, older coatings, parking, and narrow access can expand preparation and crew time. |
| New Jersey and New York City metro | Often middle-to-higher | Tolls, parking, walk-ups, elevators, insurance documents, work windows, containment, and shop transport may add labor. |
| Connecticut and Rhode Island | Varies by density and travel | Suburban travel, coastal exposure, older homes, and specialist coverage affect minimum charges. |
| Boston and eastern Massachusetts | Often higher | Labor, historic construction, lead-safe preparation, dense access, parking, and building rules may increase scope. |
| New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine | Wide variation | Rural travel, winter ventilation, exterior season, seasonal homes, and limited specialty crews can raise costs. |
Current pricing-engine order
Choose the exact Painting topic
All five Painting services now have complete researched planning guides.
Painting service
Cabinet Painting
Doors, drawers, boxes, degreasing, preparation, primer, coatings, curing, hardware, and lead safety.
Research statusComplete guide availableU.S. $4,000–$8,000 · Northeast $5,000–$10,000
Painting service
Exterior Painting
Siding, trim, washing, scraping, repairs, primer, coats, height, weather, containment, and lead safety.
Research statusComplete guide availableU.S. $3,000–$7,000 · Northeast $4,000–$10,000
Painting service
House Painting
Whole-property interior, exterior, or combined scope, sequencing, repairs, colors, access, weather, and safety.
Research statusComplete guide availableU.S. $6,000–$15,000 · Northeast $8,000–$20,000
Painting service
Interior Painting
Rooms, walls, ceilings, trim, doors, repairs, furniture, coatings, ventilation, and lead-safe preparation.
Research statusComplete guide availableU.S. $3,000–$8,000 · Northeast $4,000–$12,000
Painting service
Room Painting
Walls, ceiling, trim, doors, closets, repairs, primer, colors, coats, furniture, and ventilation.
Research statusComplete guide availableU.S. $600–$1,500 · Northeast $800–$2,000
Common questions
Painting pricing FAQ
Are these final painting quotes?
No. They are planning ranges. Final pricing depends on paintable area, condition, preparation, repair, primer, coatings, coats, colors, trim, height, access, containment, weather, and site findings.
Do all Painting services now have researched guides?
Yes. Cabinet, Exterior, House, Interior, and Room Painting now have permanent researched planning guides.
Does painting include repairs?
Only repairs listed in writing. Patching, carpentry, water damage, rot, substrate replacement, and structural correction may be separate.
What about homes built before 1978?
Disturbing covered painted surfaces may require a certified firm, trained personnel, lead-safe containment, cleanup, and records.
Are paint and primer included?
The estimate should identify manufacturer, product, primer, coats, color, sheen, supplies, allowance, and touchup material.
How CityTask can help