House Exterior Painting Cost in Boston, MA

What is the cost to Paint House Exteriors in Boston, MA?

Knowing the house exterior painting in Boston 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 Boston 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 house exterior painting Boston costs have been $266.92 to $486.50.

To breakdown that number by square foot the averages are $1.33 to $2.44 per square foot. This number includes the following:

1. Average labor costs per hour in Boston which are typical of house exterior painting projects.
2. Materials and equipment costs necessary to paint house exteriors in Boston, MA, 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. Boston permits required for house exterior painting projects, which may also include inspection and building fees. Please contact Boston city government to inquire which permits may be necessary.
2. Supply and material city sales taxes in Boston, 02108 area.
3. Supply and material county and state sales taxes in Suffolk county, Massachusetts.
4. Boston 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 Boston house exterior painting projects.

House Exterior Painting Boston Projects - Cost Breakdown:

1. $205.87 to $420.39 - typical hourly labor costs seen for house exterior painting Boston projects in 2014.
2. $61.04 to $66.10 - typical costs associated with Boston house exterior painting projects in 2014. This figure may include cleanup supplies, masking tape and paper, surface repair material and solvents, as required.

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