Exterior Painting Cost in Houston, TX in 2026
Most Exterior Painting projects in Houston, TX cost between $5,500 and $19,000. The typical price is $11,000.
Exterior work carries prep, weather windows and access equipment that interior work does not.
Houston prices track the national average closely. Costs here are close enough to the national picture that the adjustment barely moves the number.
What drives the price
- Interior versus exterior
- Wall condition and how much prep and patching is needed
- Number of coats and colour change
- Ceiling height and access equipment
Usually included
- Surface prep, patching and caulking
- Primer and two finish coats
- Masking and cleanup
Usually extra
- Major drywall repair
- Lead paint abatement
- Trim replacement
Unit prices in Houston, TX
| Quality tier | Cost per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Budget | $2.72 |
| Mid-range | $5.43 |
| High-end | $9.51 |
House painters in Houston, TX
Businesses listed on Google near Houston, TX. We are not affiliated with them and do not vet them — always confirm licensing and insurance before hiring.
CertaPro Painters of Central & Northeast Houston
4.9(553 reviews)
8584 Katy Fwy #305, Houston, TX 77024
Prime House Painting
5.0(220 reviews)
1105 Studer St, Houston, TX 77007
Liberty Painting - Houston, TX
4.8(267 reviews)
5210 Spruce St, Bellaire, TX 77401
That 1 Painter Houston
4.9(221 reviews)
7102 W Sam Houston Pkwy N Ste 224, Houston, TX 77040
Squared Away Painting
5.0(104 reviews)
4000 W 34th St Unit 73, Houston, TX 77092
A1 Painting
5.0(57 reviews)
1942 W Gray St #1074, Houston, TX 77019