House Painting Cost in St. John's (2026)
Average cost in St. John's
$3,500 — $8,500
$3 — $5 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedPainter wages and time
65%
Paint and primer
20%
Tape, drop cloths, drywall patching
10%
Contractor markup and travel
5%
HST at 15%
📋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
$3,168 — $4,752
Based on 6 sources and market data for St. John's. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
🏢Top Painting Contractors in St. John's
Verified providersRock Bound Painting Ltd
16 MacLaren Pl, St. John's, NL A1B 5E1, Canada
59 reviews
NJ2S Handyman Services Inc.
53 Roblin Pl, Torbay, NL A1K 1A2, Canada
11 reviews
St John's Pro Painters
183 Kenmount Rd, St. John's, NL A1B 3R1, Canada
2 reviews
DEHTEROV Services - Renovations and Design
44a Lady Anderson Street, St. John's, NL A1B 0G8, Canada
15 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
According to local estimates, house painters in St. John's typically charge between $40 and $75 per hour for smaller jobs, touch-ups, or single rooms.
Professional painters generally charge between $2.50 and $5.00 per square foot for interior painting. Exterior painting can range from $3.00 to $8.00 per square foot due to the extra prep required for Newfoundland's climate.
For a standard 1,500 to 2,000 sq ft home, homeowners can expect to pay between $4,000 and $7,000 CAD, depending on the condition of the walls, ceiling height, and the quality of paint used.
In St. John's, painting trim and baseboards typically costs $1 to $3 per linear foot, while painting an interior or exterior door ranges from $80 to $200 per door.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 6+ 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: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.