Home Painting Cost in Indianapolis, IN

What is the cost to Paint Homes in Indianapolis, IN?

Knowing the home painting in Indianapolis costs is important to being able to effectively plan and budget your project. While there are general nationwide numbers available, they usually do not include local factors that may impact the final price, which may include: local hourly labor wages, materials costs, as well as productivity rates. There may be certain Indianapolis permits required by local state and city laws, which can raise the total cost as well.

Our numbers show that on average in 2014 total home painting Indianapolis costs have been $628.67 to $1,083.99.

To breakdown that number by square foot the averages are $3.14 to $5.42 per square foot. This number includes the following:

1. Average labor costs per hour in Indianapolis which are typical of home painting projects.
2. Materials and equipment costs necessary to paint homes in Indianapolis, IN, as well as any applicable delivery charges.
3. Any applicable project preparation (necessary components, machinery and surface preparation) and cleanup fees.

Please note that our figures do not include:

1. Indianapolis permits required for home painting projects, which may also include inspection and building fees. Please contact Indianapolis city government to inquire which permits may be necessary.
2. Supply and material city sales taxes in Indianapolis, 46201 area.
3. Supply and material county and state sales taxes in Marion county, Indiana.
4. Indianapolis general contractor fees, if used for the project. Such fees usually add another 15% to the total. Using a general contractor is generally not required for Indianapolis home painting projects.

Home Painting Indianapolis Projects - Cost Breakdown:

1. $407.55 to $834.75 - typical hourly labor costs seen for home painting Indianapolis projects in 2014.
2. $162.47 to $175.93 - typical costs associated with Indianapolis home painting projects in 2014. This figure may include masking tape and paper, cleanup supplies, surface repair material and solvents, as required.
3. $58.65 to $73.31 - 115v, 3000 psi and 10+ amp electric paint sprayer costs, as well as any other necessary equipment and machinery.

Use these figures as rough guidelines, in order to do preliminary budgeting. We always recommend contacting several local Indianapolis contractors that specialize in home painting projects. Getting estimates from several pros will help you get a better idea of local costs to paint homes in Indianapolis. Please use our “Get Estimate” button to get real free quotes from local companies.