House Painting Cost in Vancouver (2026)
Quick answer
- • Whole-home interior: $4,000–$12,000 CAD
- • Exterior repaint: $5,000–$18,000 CAD
- • Single room: $400–$900 CAD
- • Typical timeline: 3–10 days depending on scope
- • Free on-site estimates available across the Lower Mainland
House painting costs in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland depend on project size, surface condition, access, and product selection. This guide reflects typical 2026 pricing for residential projects in Greater Vancouver. For an exact quote, request a free on-site estimate.
Interior painting costs in Vancouver
Interior painting is usually priced by room count, ceiling height, and prep requirements. Most homeowners pay between $3 and $6 per square foot of paintable wall and ceiling surface.
- Single bedroom: $400–$700
- Living/dining combo: $800–$1,500
- Whole home (2,000 sq ft): $4,000–$8,000
- Whole home with extensive prep or high ceilings: $8,000–$12,000+
Exterior painting costs in the Lower Mainland
BC's wet climate makes exterior prep essential. Power washing, scraping, caulking, and priming add labour but extend coating life to 7–12 years on well-maintained surfaces.
- Small bungalow or townhouse: $5,000–$8,000
- Two-storey detached home: $8,000–$14,000
- Large home or complex access: $14,000–$18,000+
Commercial and strata painting
Commercial and strata projects are quoted per square foot with phased scheduling. Small retail refreshes often start around $3,000 CAD; multi-unit strata repaints are scoped individually.
What affects your final price?
- Surface repairs (peeling paint, wood rot, stucco cracks)
- Number of colours and accent details
- Occupied vs. vacant property (move-in coordination)
- Product grade (standard vs. premium low-VOC systems)
- Access (steep lots, multi-storey, ladder vs. lift)
How much does exterior painting cost in Surrey?
Surrey exterior projects mirror Vancouver ranges — typically $5,500–$16,000 for single-family homes — with larger lot sizes and newer vinyl siding sometimes reducing prep time on newer builds.