House Painting Cost in London (2026)
Average cost in London
$2,500 – $12,500
$2 – $6 per sq ft
In London, the average is $6,239 and most projects cost between $2,500 and $12,500, or about $2 – $6 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 9 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled painting and application
70%
Paint, primer, and supplies
18%
Sanding, caulking, and drywall fix
8%
WSIB, liability, and admin
4%
HST at 13%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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 project
LiveYour estimate in London
Likely range $2,808 – $12,501
- Labor70%$4,367
- Materials18%$1,123
- Prep & Repairs8%$499
- Overhead & Insurance4%$250
Interior only
$6,239
Exterior only
$8,734
Interior + Exterior
$13,725
Calibrated to 9 researched sources for London. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$5,819
Today
$6,239
House Painting in London is ↑ 7.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $419 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 London
Verified providersPrecision Painting
7554 Silver Creek Cresent, London, ON N6P 0G6, Canada
228 reviews
Strictly Residential Professional Painting Services
55 Ashley Crescent Unit 15, London, ON N6E 3R8, Canada
127 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
In 2026, a full interior repaint for a 2,000 sq ft home typically ranges from $5,500 to $9,500 CAD, depending on whether ceilings, trim, and doors are included.
Professional painting contractors in the London area currently charge between $45 and $85 per hour per painter, with independent contractors often at the lower end of that range.
Vaulted or cathedral ceilings can increase labor costs by 30% to 50% per room, while detailed trim and baseboards typically add $1.50 to $3.00 per linear foot to the estimate.
Yes, many London-based painters offer 'winter discounts' of 10% to 15% for interior projects booked between December and March to fill their off-season schedules.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 9+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 1 months 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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