Quick Answer

House Painting Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$9,351avg

$1,700 — $50,000

$2 — $6 per sq ft

+3% YoY
8 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Skilled Labor

Professional painting and application

$935 — $27,500

55%

Surface Preparation

Sanding, patching, and masking

$340 — $10,000

20%

Materials

Premium paint and primer (CAD)

$306 — $9,000

18%

Equipment & Supplies

Brushes, rollers, tape, and ladders

$68 — $2,000

4%

Disposal & Cleanup

Waste removal and site restoration

$51 — $1,500

3%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,216 tax$10,567

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

$9,079

Today

$9,351

House Painting in Oshawa is 3.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $272 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
★★★★★

122 reviews

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Fice Multi Trade Inc.

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

5.0
★★★★★

43 reviews

🔨

CertaPro Painters of Oshawa/Pickering

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

4.9
★★★★½

129 reviews

🔨

Mark's Cutting Edge Painting & Finishing

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

4.9
★★★★½

22 reviews

🔨

Paint4You

1019 Roseheath St, Oshawa, ON L1K 2P9, Canada

4.4
★★★★½

32 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 professional interior project for a 1,500 sq. ft. home in Oshawa typically ranges from $4,000 to $7,000 CAD, depending on whether ceilings and trim are included.

Standard rates of $2.00 to $3.00 per sq. ft. usually cover walls only. An 'all-inclusive' project that includes ceilings, baseboards, and doors typically starts at $4.70 per sq. ft. in the Oshawa area.

For a standard bedroom or office, homeowners can expect to pay between $400 and $800 CAD. Adding trim and ceiling painting typically adds $150 to $250 to the room total.

Exterior projects in Oshawa average $3.00 to $6.00 per sq. ft. due to the intensive prep work required for the local climate, including power washing, scraping, and the use of weather-resistant premium coatings.

📊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: 4 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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