What painting costs
Pricing
Honest ranges for Madison-area homes in 2026, before we've seen your walls. After the estimate visit you get one exact number in writing, and that's the number we hold to unless you change the job.
Interior painting
- Bedroom, walls only About 12 by 12 feet, standard 8-foot ceiling $450 to $750
- Bedroom, walls, ceiling and trim Same room, everything fresh $800 to $1,300
- Living room or open main floor Depends on size and ceiling height $900 to $2,200
- Hallway and stairwell Includes staging for tall walls $850 to $1,800
- Bathroom Walls and ceiling in a moisture-resistant finish $350 to $700
- Whole interior About 1,800 square feet, walls and ceilings $5,800 to $9,500
Exterior painting
- Front door, both sides Includes light sanding and hardware off and on $250 to $450
- Trim, fascia and soffits only Typical two-storey home $2,200 to $4,800
- One-storey ranch About 1,400 square feet, siding and trim $4,500 to $7,800
- Two-storey home About 2,200 square feet, siding and trim $7,500 to $13,000
- Detached garage Siding, trim and overhead door $1,200 to $2,600
Cabinet painting
- Bathroom vanity Doors, drawers and box $550 to $950
- Kitchen, up to 20 doors and drawers Boxes and end panels included $3,800 to $5,800
- Kitchen, 21 to 35 doors and drawers Boxes and end panels included $5,600 to $8,400
- Kitchen island only A popular way to add one bold colour $900 to $1,600
- Soft-close hinges, installed Plus the cost of the hinges $14 to $22 per door
Deck and fence staining
- Deck, up to 250 square feet Floor boards, rim and steps $900 to $1,600
- Deck, 250 to 500 square feet With railings and stairs $1,600 to $3,200
- Fence, up to 100 feet, one side Standard 6-foot privacy or picket fence $700 to $1,300
- Fence, 100 to 200 feet, both sides Standard 6-foot privacy or picket fence $1,600 to $3,400
- Pergola or arbor Brushed by hand $500 to $1,200
Commercial repaints
- Small office or shop Up to 1,500 square feet $2,800 to $5,500
- Office suite 1,500 to 4,000 square feet $5,500 to $12,500
- Apartment turnover One-bedroom unit, walls, trim and doors $900 to $1,500
- Hallways and common areas Per floor of a small apartment building $1,800 to $4,200
Colour consultation
- Quick colour chat at your estimate visit About 15 minutes, no charge Free
- Interior consultation, up to 4 rooms Credited back if you book the job $175
- Whole-house interior or exterior palette Credited back if you book the job $250 to $325
- Extra large sample boards Painted in our shop $12 each
What moves the price
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Size and height
Square footage matters, but so do ceilings over 9 feet and stairwells that need staging.
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Condition and repairs
Peeling paint, cracks, water stains and wallpaper all add prep time. Prep is where a job is won or lost.
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Colour change
Going from dark to light, or covering a strong colour, can need a primer coat before the two finish coats.
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How much trim
Doors, baseboards, window frames and spindles are slow, careful brush work, priced by the piece.
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Access and furniture
A full room takes longer to protect than an empty one. Tight exterior spots may need extra ladders.
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The paint itself
We quote a premium line by default and show the price difference if you want to step up or down.
Ranges are a start
Your rooms are not an average. Book the free visit and get one exact, written number within 48 hours.