Quick Answer

House Painting Cost in Windsor (2026)

Average cost in Windsor

$5,500avg

$3,000 — $8,000

$3 — $5 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
6 sources
Updated today
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Painting, application, and cleanup

$1,950 — $5,200

65%

Paint & Materials

Primer, premium paint, tape, and tarps

$600 — $1,600

20%

Prep Work & Repairs

Drywall repair, sanding, and caulking

$300 — $800

10%

Equipment & Overhead

Ladders, sprayers, and travel

$150 — $400

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $715 tax$6,215

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

$4,050

$3,240 — $4,860

Based on 6 sources and market data for Windsor. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top Painting Contractors in Windsor

Verified providers
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Kessler Painting Corp

13146 Concession Rd 13, Essex, ON N0R 1J0, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

134 reviews

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Bestline painting & decorating Inc.

1256 St Paul Ave, Windsor, ON N8S 4T7, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

50 reviews

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DOPRO Painting and Renovations

262 Curry Ave, Windsor, ON N9A 2L2, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

38 reviews

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Eveque Painting

E, Windsor, ON N8W 1L5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

31 reviews

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Cutting Edge PaintCo LTD

3799 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor, ON N8W 1H8, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

73 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 Windsor, painting a standard 1,500 sq ft home typically costs between $3,000 and $6,500 CAD, depending on whether you are painting the interior or exterior, the amount of prep work required, and the quality of paint used.

Professional painters in Windsor generally charge between $2.50 and $5.00 CAD per square foot. This rate fluctuates based on ceiling height, trim details, and surface condition.

Labor is the most significant expense in a painting project, typically accounting for 60% to 70% of the total cost. Professional painters in Ontario usually charge between $40 and $80 CAD per hour.

Exterior painting often costs slightly more per square foot (ranging from $2.50 to $6.00 CAD) due to the need for weather-resistant acrylic paints, power washing, scraping, and specialized equipment like scaffolding.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 6+ 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: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.