House Painting Cost in Montreal (2026)
Average cost in Montreal
$5,200 — $18,500
$2 — $6 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled professional painting hours
65%
Premium paint, primer, and sundries
15%
Sanding, caulking, and drywall repair
10%
Scaffolding, insurance, and travel
7%
Waste removal and site cleaning
3%
GST+QST at 14.98%
📋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 Cost
InteractiveEstimated Cost
$3,312 — $4,968
Based on 8 sources and market data for Montreal. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$8,837
Today
$9,208
House Painting in Montreal is ↑ 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $371 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 Montreal
Verified providersQA Painting Company
12320 Rue Lachapelle, Montréal, QC H4J 2M8, Canada
147 reviews
NDG Restoration and Painting
4070 R. Mackenzie, Montréal, QC H3S 1E6, Canada
105 reviews
Peintre Pro
65 Bd Brunswick, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 2N4, Canada
205 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, painting the interior of a 1,500 sq ft home in Montreal typically costs between $3,500 and $6,800 CAD, depending on the number of coats and the inclusion of trim and ceilings.
Professional painting contractors in Montreal currently charge between $45 and $85 per hour. Student or independent painters may offer lower rates around $25 to $40 per hour, though they often lack full insurance coverage.
Yes, most professional quotes in Montreal are 'all-inclusive,' covering both labor and materials. Premium paint like Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams typically adds $60 to $110 per gallon to the contractor's material cost.
Painting the exterior of a standard Montreal duplex (including cornices and window frames) ranges from $4,500 to $9,500 CAD. Prices vary significantly based on the amount of scraping and wood repair required for older heritage buildings.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 8+ 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: 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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