Quick Answer

House Painting Cost in Edmonton (2026)

Average cost in Edmonton

$7,317avg

$2,600 — $18,500

$2 — $6 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
12 sources
Updated 3 days ago
Alberta

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional application and site management

$5,400 — $13,800

75%

Materials

Premium paint, primer, and consumables

$1,000 — $2,800

15%

Preparation

Sanding, caulking, and masking

$350 — $950

5%

Overhead & Insurance

WCB, liability, and travel fees

$350 — $950

5%

🧾GST (5%) — Alberta
Base cost + $366 tax$7,683

GST at 5%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Interior or exterior paint (2 coats)
  • Primer
  • Surface preparation (sanding, patching)
  • Trim painting
  • Masking & protection
  • Cleanup

Typically Excludes

  • Wallpaper removal
  • Extensive repairs (drywall, siding)
  • Lead paint abatement
  • Specialty finishes (faux, texture)
  • Deck or fence staining

Based on painting a standard 1,500 sq ft home exterior or 3-4 rooms interior.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$4,185

$3,348 — $5,022

Based on 12 sources and market data for Edmonton. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$6,870

Today

$7,317

House Painting in Edmonton is 6.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $447 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Painting Contractors in Edmonton

Verified providers
🔨

Alberta Painting LTD | Painters Edmonton

8033 Evans Cres NW, Edmonton, AB T6M 0T7, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

200 reviews

🔨

Pro Co Painting

4607 92 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6B 2J4, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

243 reviews

🔨

iPaint Painting

9821 33 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1B6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

168 reviews

🔨

Mill Creek Painters Edmonton

10060 Jasper Ave Tower 1 Suite, Edmonton, AB T5J 3R8, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

206 reviews

🔨

The Repaint Specialists Inc.

8011 Shaske Dr NW, Edmonton, AB T6R 3V8, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

276 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

For a 2,000 sq ft home in Edmonton, a full interior repaint typically ranges from $5,500 to $8,500 CAD, depending on ceiling height and trim complexity.

Professional painting contractors in Edmonton currently charge between $40 and $80 per hour, though most provide flat-rate quotes based on square footage.

Exterior projects for a standard Edmonton bungalow start at $3,500, while two-story homes average between $6,000 and $12,000 CAD.

Yes, professional quotes in the $4,000–$7,000 range typically include 2 coats of mid-to-premium paint (e.g., Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore) and all necessary supplies.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 12+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 3 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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