Quick Answer

House Painting Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$9,966avg

$4,500 — $50,000

$2 — $8 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
11 sources
Updated 3 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled painting crew hours

$3,150 — $37,500

75%

Materials

Premium paint and sundries

$675 — $7,500

15%

Prep Work

Sanding, patching, and masking

$450 — $3,500

7%

Overhead & Insurance

WSIB, liability, and travel

$225 — $1,500

3%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,296 tax$11,262

HST at 13%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Interior or exterior paint (2 coats)
  • Primer
  • Surface preparation (sanding, patching)
  • Trim painting
  • Masking & protection
  • Cleanup

Typically Excludes

  • Wallpaper removal
  • Extensive repairs (drywall, siding)
  • Lead paint abatement
  • Specialty finishes (faux, texture)
  • Deck or fence staining

Based on painting a standard 1,500 sq ft home exterior or 3-4 rooms interior.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$4,635

$3,708 — $5,562

Based on 11 sources and market data for Oshawa. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$9,358

Today

$9,966

House Painting in Oshawa is 6.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $608 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Painting Contractors in Oshawa

Verified providers
🔨

HM Professional Painters

1063 Somerville St, Oshawa, ON L1G 4K4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

124 reviews

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Fice Multi Trade Inc.

285 Taunton Rd E Ste 4416, Oshawa, ON L1G 3V4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

45 reviews

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CertaPro Painters of Oshawa/Pickering

420 King St W, Oshawa, ON L1J 2K8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

134 reviews

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Mark's Cutting Edge Painting & Finishing

173 Ice Palace Cres, Oshawa, ON L1L 0H2, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

22 reviews

🔨

Paint4You!

1019 Roseheath St, Oshawa, ON L1K 2P9, Canada

4.6
★★★★½

33 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

In 2026, painting the interior of a 2,000 sq ft detached home in Oshawa typically ranges from $5,500 to $8,500 CAD, depending on whether ceilings and trim are included.

Professional painters in the Durham Region currently charge between $24.59 and $35.00 per hour, though specialized construction painters can command rates up to $48.00 per hour.

For a typical 1,500 to 2,000 sq ft home, exterior painting costs between $3,500 and $9,000 CAD, with factors like siding material (brick vs. wood) and accessibility significantly impacting the final quote.

Yes, Oshawa contractors often offer a 12% to 18% discount when bundling both services into a single mobilization, as it reduces setup and travel overhead.

A standard 10x12 room (walls only) averages between $400 and $800 CAD, while adding ceilings and trim can increase the price to over $1,200 CAD.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 3 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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