how much is it to paint a house exterior
High-End Estimate for Exterior House Painting. 1  Just paint: About $1,500 for an average 3,500 square-foot home. 2  Paint and labor: About $7,000 to paint a 3,500 square-foot home.
Typical costs: 1  Exterior paint averages $25-$40 a gallon, and a 3,000-square-foot home takes 15 or more gallons of paint, or $375-$600 just for the paint. 2  When hiring a painting contractor, paint and supplies make up about 15-25 percent of the cost, while 75-85 percent goes for labor. Costs typically average $1,500-$3,000 for an average single-story, three-bedroom home, but easily run $3,000-$5,500 or more for a multi-story or multi-level larger house.