House Painting Cost in Portland (2026)
Average cost in Portland
US$4,500 — US$15,000
US$2 — US$7 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedLoaded wages and surface preparation
48%
Premium paint, primer, and sundries
24%
Insurance, licensing, and equipment
18%
Business profit and warranty coverage
10%
None at 0%
📋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
US$3,672 — US$5,508
Based on 12 sources and market data for Portland. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
US$8,834
Today
US$9,294
House Painting in Portland is ↑ 5.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about US$459 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 Portland
Verified providersPacific Coat Painting
9400 NE Halsey St #3, Portland, OR 97220, USA
205 reviews
Veenhuizen Painting Specialties
8981 SE 76th Dr, Portland, OR 97206, USA
277 reviews
JK Paint & Contracting
Durham House, 1012 SW King Ave #205, Portland, OR 97205, USA
133 reviews
PORTLAND PAINTING & RESTORATION Inc
918 SE Stephens St, Portland, OR 97214, USA
90 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 Portland's damp climate, prep work often accounts for 50% of the total cost. Homes require extensive power washing to remove moss and mildew, followed by scraping and moisture-resistant priming to prevent premature peeling caused by the city's 150+ annual rainy days.
As of January 2026, the Oregon PaintCare stewardship fee has increased for architectural coatings. For 1-5 gallon containers, homeowners can expect an additional $0.65 to $2.75 per container added to material costs to fund statewide recycling programs.
Professional labor rates in Portland currently range from $38 to $58 per hour. Highly specialized work on historic Craftsman or Victorian homes in neighborhoods like Laurelhurst can command premium rates up to $94 per hour due to intricate trim and lead-safe requirements.
The optimal window is between late June and early September. Because exterior painting requires dry surfaces and specific temperature ranges, contractors often book 4-6 months in advance for these peak summer slots, which can carry a 10-15% demand premium.
📊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 USD.
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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