{"id":2735,"date":"2026-06-25T12:21:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T16:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.groovyhues.com\/philadelphia-pa\/?p=2735"},"modified":"2026-06-26T08:56:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T12:56:53","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-paint-a-house-in-philadelphia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.groovyhues.com\/philadelphia-pa\/about\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-paint-a-house-in-philadelphia","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House in Philadelphia? [2026 Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Short Answer<\/p>\n

Painting a house in Philadelphia typically costs between $2,500 and $12,600 depending on the type of job. Interior painting runs $450\u2013$9,400 for most homes. Exterior painting runs $3,800\u2013$12,600. Most Philadelphia homeowners spend $4,500\u2013$7,500 for a single-service job. Costs vary based on square footage, surface condition, paint quality, and prep work needed. Use the free Groovy Hues price estimator to get your range in under 2 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Get an Instant Price Range \u2014 No Phone Call Required<\/p>\n

Groovy Hues now offers a free online price estimator for Philadelphia homeowners. Tell us about your home and we’ll give you a transparent price range in under 2 minutes \u2014 covering interior, exterior, cabinet painting, deck staining, and pressure washing. Backed by real project data from your zip code.<\/p>\n

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If you’ve been Googling painting costs and getting wildly different numbers, you’re not alone. National averages don’t mean much when you’re in Philadelphia \u2014 local labor rates, home styles (rowhouses, colonials, stone fronts), and prep requirements all shift the number significantly.<\/p>\n

This guide breaks down exactly what Philadelphia homeowners pay in 2026, broken out by service type, home size, and the factors that move the price up or down. These numbers are pulled from the Groovy Hues pricing estimator and our experience completing hundreds of paint jobs across Philadelphia County and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n

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A Groovy Hues Painting of Philadelphia estimator reviews painting options, project scope, and pricing with a homeowner during an in-home consultation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Interior vs. Exterior: How the Costs Compare<\/h2>\n

The two biggest painting jobs are interior (inside walls, ceilings, trim) and exterior (siding, trim, shutters, doors). Most homeowners tackle one at a time. Here’s how pricing breaks down at a glance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Service<\/th>\nTypical Range (Philly)<\/th>\nMost Homeowners Pay<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Interior \u2014 Full Home<\/td>\n$450 \u2013 $9,400<\/td>\n~$5,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interior \u2014 Per Room<\/td>\n$450 \u2013 $1,100<\/td>\n~$650<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exterior \u2014 Full Home<\/td>\n$3,800 \u2013 $12,600<\/td>\n~$6,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cabinet Refinishing (kitchen)<\/td>\n$2,250 \u2013 $8,100<\/td>\n~$4,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Washing<\/td>\n$350 \u2013 $1,250<\/td>\n~$650<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interior + Exterior (combo)<\/td>\n$6,200 \u2013 $22,000<\/td>\n~$10,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Ranges above reflect Groovy Hues 2026 pricing in Philadelphia County based on real project data. Prices in Main Line communities like Ardmore, Bryn Mawr, and Gladwyne may run 10\u201320% higher due to home size and complexity.<\/p>\n

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Groovy Hues now offers a free online price estimator built from thousands of real Philadelphia jobs. Enter your zip code and tell us about your project \u2014 you’ll get a transparent price range in under 2 minutes. No email required to see your estimate.<\/p>\n

What it covers:<\/strong> Interior painting \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 Exterior painting \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 Cabinet refinishing \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 Deck & fence staining \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 Pressure washing<\/p>\n

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Interior Painting Costs in Philadelphia by Home Size<\/h2>\n

Interior painting is typically priced per room or by total square footage. Philadelphia rowhouses and older colonials often have high ceilings, ornate trim, and plaster walls \u2014 all of which add time and cost compared to newer construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Home Size<\/th>\nSq Footage<\/th>\nInterior Paint Cost<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Small rowhouse \/ condo<\/td>\n700 \u2013 1,200 sq ft<\/td>\n$1,600 \u2013 $3,800<\/td>\n3\u20135 rooms, 1\u20132 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medium single-family<\/td>\n1,200 \u2013 2,000 sq ft<\/td>\n$3,400 \u2013 $6,100<\/td>\n5\u20138 rooms, 2\u20134 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large single-family<\/td>\n2,000 \u2013 3,000 sq ft<\/td>\n$5,600 \u2013 $9,400<\/td>\n9+ rooms, 4\u20136 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large \/ luxury home<\/td>\n3,000+ sq ft<\/td>\n$8,000 \u2013 $14,000+<\/td>\nComplex layouts, high ceilings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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A Groovy Hues Painting of Philadelphia consultant performs an exterior walkthrough to evaluate siding, trim, prep work, and painting requirements before providing an estimate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Exterior Painting Costs in Philadelphia by Home Size<\/h2>\n

Exterior painting in Philadelphia is more variable than interior work. The type of siding (aluminum, vinyl, wood, stucco, or brick) changes both prep time and paint requirements significantly. Philly’s older housing stock means more wood siding and stucco \u2014 both of which require more prep than newer vinyl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Home Size<\/th>\nSq Footage (exterior)<\/th>\nExterior Paint Cost<\/th>\nTypical Siding<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Rowhouse \/ townhome<\/td>\n800 \u2013 1,200 sq ft<\/td>\n$3,800 \u2013 $5,800<\/td>\nBrick, stucco, wood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Small single-family<\/td>\n1,200 \u2013 1,800 sq ft<\/td>\n$4,700 \u2013 $7,200<\/td>\nVinyl, wood, aluminum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medium single-family<\/td>\n1,800 \u2013 2,500 sq ft<\/td>\n$6,800 \u2013 $9,400<\/td>\nWood, stucco, vinyl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large home<\/td>\n2,500 \u2013 3,500 sq ft<\/td>\n$8,600 \u2013 $12,600<\/td>\nOften multi-material<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large historic \/ luxury<\/td>\n3,500+ sq ft<\/td>\n$10,000 \u2013 $18,000+<\/td>\nStone, wood, intricate trim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What Factors Most Affect the Cost of Painting in Philadelphia?<\/h2>\n

Two quotes from two different contractors can be thousands of dollars apart \u2014 and both may be perfectly legitimate. Here’s what drives the variation:<\/p>\n