House Painting Cost in Ottawa (2026)
Average cost in Ottawa
$2,500 – $22,000
$2 – $6 per sq ft
In Ottawa, the average is $9,029 and most projects cost between $2,500 and $22,000, or about $2 – $6 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 8 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedProfessional painting crew wages
70%
Paint, primer, and sealants
15%
Sanding, patching, and cleaning
10%
Ladders, tape, and drop cloths
3%
Business costs and WSIB
2%
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 project
LiveYour estimate in Ottawa
Likely range $4,063 – $19,864
- Labor70%$6,320
- Materials15%$1,354
- Surface Preparation10%$903
- Equipment & Sundries3%$271
- Overhead & Insurance2%$181
Interior only
$9,029
Exterior only
$12,640
Interior + Exterior
$19,863
Calibrated to 8 researched sources for Ottawa. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$8,478
Today
$9,029
House Painting in Ottawa is ↑ 6.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $551 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 Ottawa
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💬What People Actually Paid
Community❓Common Questions
For a typical 1,500 sq. ft. home in Ottawa, the cost for a full interior paint job (walls, trim, and ceilings) ranges between $4,500 and $7,500 CAD.
Professional painters in the Ottawa region currently charge between $40 and $60 per hour, with premium contractors reaching up to $80 per hour for specialized work.
A full exterior repaint for a 2-story home (approx. 2,000 sq. ft.) in Ottawa typically ranges from $5,000 to $9,000 CAD, depending on siding material and prep needs.
In the Ottawa market, labor typically accounts for 70-75% of the total quote, while high-quality paint (averaging $50-$95 per gallon) and materials make up roughly 15-20%.
📊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: 1 months 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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