House Painting Cost in Seattle (2026)
Average cost in Seattle
US$4,200 — US$18,500
US$3 — US$9 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedProfessional painting and application
72%
Premium paint and primer (6-10 gallons)
15%
Pressure washing, scraping, and caulking
10%
Scaffolding, tape, and drop cloths
3%
Sales Tax at 6.5%
📋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
US$3,960 — US$5,940
Based on 9 sources and market data for Seattle. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
US$8,903
Today
US$9,366
House Painting in Seattle is ↑ 5.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about US$463 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 Seattle
Verified providersSound Painting Solutions, LLC
5215 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, USA
495 reviews
Queen Anne Painting & Carpentry
4200 24th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199, USA
331 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
For a standard 2,000 sq ft home, exterior painting typically ranges from $5,800 to $9,200, while a full interior repaint averages between $4,200 and $7,000 depending on the number of rooms and trim detail.
Professional painters in the Seattle metro area currently charge between $60 and $90 per hour, reflecting the city's high cost of living and prevailing wage requirements.
Seattle's damp climate limits the painting window to mid-May through mid-September. Moisture remediation and specialized primers can add $500 to $2,500 to a project to ensure the paint adheres to cedar or wood siding.
Yes, homes built before 1978 often require EPA Lead RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) certification for safe lead paint removal, which can add $2,000 to $5,000 to the total project cost.
📊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: 4 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.
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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