House Painting Cost in Oshawa (2026)
Average cost in Oshawa
$4,500 — $50,000
$2 — $8 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled painting crew hours
75%
Premium paint and sundries
15%
Sanding, patching, and masking
7%
WSIB, liability, and travel
3%
HST at 13%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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
InteractiveEstimated Cost
$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 providersHM Professional Painters
1063 Somerville St, Oshawa, ON L1G 4K4, Canada
124 reviews
Fice Multi Trade Inc.
285 Taunton Rd E Ste 4416, Oshawa, ON L1G 3V4, Canada
45 reviews
CertaPro Painters of Oshawa/Pickering
420 King St W, Oshawa, ON L1J 2K8, Canada
134 reviews
Mark's Cutting Edge Painting & Finishing
173 Ice Palace Cres, Oshawa, ON L1L 0H2, Canada
22 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 dataAggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
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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