House Painting Cost in Montreal (2026)
Average cost in Montreal
$2,000 — $15,000
$2 — $6 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled painting and application
70%
Paint, primer, and consumables
15%
Sanding, patching, and masking
10%
Scaffolding, insurance, and transport
5%
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 14 sources and market data for Montreal. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$5,048
Today
$5,376
House Painting in Montreal is ↑ 6.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $328 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
142 reviews
NDG Restoration and Painting
4070 R. Mackenzie, Montréal, QC H3S 1E6, Canada
101 reviews
Peintre Pro
65 Bd Brunswick, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 2N4, Canada
204 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, professional painters in Montreal typically charge between $300 and $800 per room, depending on size and whether ceilings and trim are included.
Professional painters in the Montreal region currently earn between $24 and $41 per hour, with most established contractors quoting project rates based on an average of $35 to $65 per hour.
For an average-sized detached home, exterior painting costs range from $3,000 to $6,000. Larger custom homes or those requiring extensive prep work can exceed $10,000.
Homeowners can save 10% to 15% by booking projects during the winter off-season (January to March). Additionally, performing your own prep work like filling nail holes can save between $300 and $1,000 on a full-house quote.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ 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: 2 weeks 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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