Quick Answer

House Painting Cost in Windsor (2026)

Average cost in Windsor

$6,029avg

$3,200 — $11,500

$2 — $7 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
7 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional application and cutting-in

$2,240 — $8,050

70%

Materials

Premium paint, primer, and sundries

$576 — $2,070

18%

Surface Preparation

Sanding, caulking, and drywall repair

$256 — $920

8%

Overhead & Insurance

WSIB, liability, and equipment

$128 — $460

4%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $784 tax$6,813

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$5,769

Today

$6,029

House Painting in Windsor is 4.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $260 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 Windsor

Verified providers
🔨

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

🔨

DOPRO Painting and Renovations

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

5.0
★★★★★

38 reviews

🔨

Eveque Painting

E, Windsor, ON N8W 1L5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

31 reviews

🔨

Cutting Edge PaintCo LTD

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

4.8
★★★★½

74 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, professional painters in Windsor, Ontario typically charge between $40 and $75 per hour. Solo handymen may charge as low as $25-$30, while established crews with WSIB coverage trend toward the higher end.

For a standard 12x12 bedroom, homeowners in Windsor can expect to pay between $350 and $900. This range typically covers basic wall preparation and two coats of mid-grade paint.

Most contractor estimates in Windsor are quoted 'plus HST.' For an average $5,850 project, you should budget an additional $760.50 for Ontario's Harmonized Sales Tax.

Windsor's high humidity and freeze-thaw cycles require high-quality weather-resistant acrylics. Professionals often recommend premium paints costing $70-$110 per gallon to ensure durability, which can increase material costs by 15% compared to standard interior jobs.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 7+ 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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