Quick Answer

House Painting Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$6,900avg

$1,850 — $15,500

$3 — $6 per sq ft

+3.8% YoY
8 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled painting and application

$1,380 — $11,600

75%

Materials

Premium paint and primers

$270 — $2,300

15%

Preparation

Sanding, caulking, and masking

$130 — $1,100

7%

Equipment & Sundries

Scaffolding, brushes, and drop cloths

$70 — $500

3%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $897 tax$7,797

HST at 13%

📋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

$4,635

$3,708 — $5,562

Based on 8 sources and market data for Oshawa. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$6,648

Today

$6,900

House Painting in Oshawa is 3.8% compared to roughly a year ago — about $253 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 Oshawa

Verified providers
🔨

HM Professional Painters

1063 Somerville St, Oshawa, ON L1G 4K4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

124 reviews

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Fice Multi Trade Inc.

285 Taunton Rd E Ste 4416, Oshawa, ON L1G 3V4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

45 reviews

🔨

Brock Painting & Contracting

509 Cochrane St, Whitby, ON L1N 5J7, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

16 reviews

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CertaPro Painters of Oshawa/Pickering

420 King St W, Oshawa, ON L1J 2K8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

131 reviews

🔨

Mark's Cutting Edge Painting & Finishing

173 Ice Palace Cres, Oshawa, ON L1L 0H2, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

22 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 a 2,000 sq ft interior in Oshawa typically ranges from $5,500 to $8,500 CAD, depending on whether ceilings and trim are included.

Many GTA-based contractors charge a travel fee of approximately $100 for projects in Oshawa, though this is often waived for jobs exceeding $5,000.

The exterior painting season in Oshawa runs from May to October. Booking in the 'off-peak' months of late fall or early spring can result in discounts of 10-15%.

A standard bedroom or office (approx. 120-150 sq ft) costs between $400 and $900 CAD, including two coats of premium paint and minor wall repairs.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ 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: 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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