House Painting Cost in Victoria (2026)
Average cost in Victoria
$4,000 — $18,500
$3 — $7 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedPrep, application, and cleanup
70%
Premium paint, primer, and sundries
15%
Insurance, equipment, and transport
10%
Business margin and unexpected repairs
5%
GST+PST at 12%
📋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
$3,888 — $5,832
Based on 9 sources and market data for Victoria. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$8,104
Today
$8,493
House Painting in Victoria is ↑ 4.8% compared to roughly a year ago — about $389 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 Victoria
Verified providersIslanders' Choice Painting Co
2938 Fifth St, Victoria, BC V8T 4B5, Canada
230 reviews
Wilson Pro Painting Victoria
100-D Burnside Rd W, Victoria, BC V9A 1B8, Canada
165 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
Victoria's costs are approximately 10% above the national average due to the 'Island Premium' on materials, a limited supply of skilled trades, and strict WorkSafeBC safety requirements for the city's many multi-story heritage homes.
Due to extensive surface preparation, lead paint mitigation, and intricate trim work, painting a heritage home in Victoria typically ranges from $15,000 to $25,000, significantly higher than a standard modern home.
The ideal window is between May and October when temperatures consistently stay above 10°C. Booking in the 'shoulder season' (late September) can sometimes yield a 5-10% discount as contractors look to fill their final outdoor slots.
For a 1,500 sq ft home, a full interior repaint including walls, ceilings, and trim typically costs between $9,750 and $14,625 depending on the level of prep and number of colors used.
📊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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