We put our prices on the page.
Most won’t.
Most Seattle homeowners spend hours searching for painting prices and still can’t get a straight number. We built this page to change that. Use the calculator for a real ballpark, then let us come out and put the exact number in writing. Free, no strings attached.
Our Pricing
Average Cost: $5.5 to 10-12 per sq ft, $8,000 to $18,000+ full home
A single-story home with clean vinyl siding is a different job than a multi-story craftsman with weathered cedar and tight roofline access. We scope every exterior in person before quoting because the variables matter too much to guess from a website.
Key Factors Affecting Cost
Siding Type (Vinyl, Wood, Hardie Board, Cedar, Stucco)
Accessibility, Roof Pitch, and Home Height
Surface Condition and Prep Work Required
- Number of Colors and Coat Coverage
Average Cost: $600 to $1,200 per room, $3.5 to $10 per sq ft
A freshly drywalled room and a room with years of scuffs, patches, and water stains are not the same job. Ceiling height, trim complexity, and paint selection all factor in. We look at all of it before putting a number on paper.
Key Factors Affecting Cost
Number of Rooms and Ceiling Height
Surface Condition (Cracks, Patching, Stains)
Paint Type and Sheen Selection
Occupied vs. Vacant (Furniture Moving)
Estimate Calculator Form
Step 1: Select Your Painting Project Service Type
WHY WE PUBLISH OUR PRICING
The contractor who answers the price question wins the trust.
Your first question deserves a real answer
Before homeowners call a single contractor, most of them search for pricing online. If we do not answer that question honestly, someone else will answer it for us. We would rather control that conversation with facts than lose it to a competitor’s guesswork.
Written quotes. No exceptions.
Every Tera estimate results in a written, itemized quote. No ballpark verbal commitments, no vague line items. If anything changes after you have approved the scope, we explain it before the price moves. That is a standard we hold ourselves to on every job.
Prep work is where budgets get blindsided
Surface condition is the single biggest cost variable on any paint job. A wall or siding section that needs significant repair can shift your total cost by 20% or more. We walk you through this at the estimate so nothing shows up as a surprise on the invoice.
Some things only a site visit can catch
Rotted wood, moisture behind siding, adhesion failures, and difficult access points do not show up in a calculator. The tool gives you a useful starting range. The walkthrough gives you the number we will actually stand behind.
Why Do Painting Costs Vary?
o two Seattle homes come in at the same price. These are the six variables we evaluate on every estimate before a written quote leaves our hands.
Peeling paint, water stains, cracks, and surface damage all require repair and prep before paint is applied. The more prep a surface needs, the more labor hours go into the job. A surface in good condition moves faster and costs less.
Flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss finishes perform differently and carry different price points. Tera uses Benjamin Moore on every residential project. Better product means better coverage, fewer coats, and finishes that hold up in Seattle’s wet climate.
Seattle’s hillside properties, steep rooflines, and multi-story homes take more time, equipment, and planning to paint safely. Each additional story typically adds 20 to 30% to exterior labor costs. We factor all of this into your quote upfront.
An empty home is a faster home to paint. When occupied, our crew handles furniture moving and floor protection, but it adds hours to the job. Vacancy is reflected in the quote before the project starts.
We use Benjamin Moore on every residential project. At the estimate, we walk you through product options so you understand what you are paying for, how it performs, and why it matters for long-term durability in the Pacific Northwest climate.
Common Questions About
Painting Costs in Seattle
Wall condition, room size, ceiling height, and coat count are the four biggest variables. A bedroom with smooth walls and minimal prep is a straightforward job. Vaulted ceilings, damaged surfaces, or premium finishes add time and product. We assess all of it during a free walkthrough and give you an exact number before any work is scheduled.
Seattle’s housing stock is diverse. A newer home with clean vinyl siding prices very differently from an older craftsman with wood siding, detailed trim, and a hillside lot. Age, siding material, surface condition, and site access all move the number. We scope every exterior in person and provide a written quote before the project starts.
The calculator gives you a range, not a commitment. Your actual price is determined after a free on-site visit where we evaluate surfaces, prep requirements, and access conditions directly. The written quote that comes out of that visit is the number we hold to.
Surface prep is the primary cost driver. A wall or siding section that needs scraping, patching, sanding, or priming takes more labor hours regardless of square footage. Paint grade, ceiling height, number of colors, and coat count all contribute to the final number as well.
Yes, that is part of the job. Our crew moves and covers furniture and protects flooring before any painting begins. We ask that fragile or oversized pieces be cleared ahead of time. Everything else is handled by our team at no additional charge.
FREE • NO OBLIGATION • WRITTEN QUOTE
Ready for a number you can actually plan around?
Our estimator will walk your home, assess every surface, review paint options with you, and hand you a written itemized quote before leaving your property. No pressure, no vague estimates, no surprises on invoice day. Every job backed by a 7-year workmanship warranty.
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