Vancouver & the Lower Mainland
House painting costs in Vancouver
A single room in Vancouver typically runs $400 to $1,400, and a whole-home interior lands between $5,000 and $14,000. Almost all of the difference between a cheap quote and a good one is prep — filling, sanding, caulking and masking is most of the labour, and it is the part you can't see once the job is done.
What it costs
| Single room | $400 – $1,400 | Walls, ceiling and trim; size and ceiling height drive the range |
| Whole home interior | $5,000 – $14,000 | Depends on square footage, trim detail and number of colours |
Typical Lower Mainland ranges for planning purposes — every project is quoted individually after a free site visit.
What actually drives the price
- Prep work — patching, sanding and caulking is the majority of the labour on most jobs and the first thing a low quote cuts
- Ceiling height and stairwells — anything needing scaffolding or tall ladders slows the work down considerably
- Colour change — going dark to light, or covering a strong colour, means extra coats
- Weather — exterior work in Vancouver is seasonal, and a wet stretch can stall a job for days regardless of who you hired
Common questions
Why are painting quotes so far apart?
Nearly always prep and coat count. Ask every painter how many coats and what surface preparation is included — once you compare those, the quotes usually make sense.
When should exterior painting be done in Vancouver?
Late spring through early autumn. Paint needs dry surfaces and reasonable temperatures to cure properly, and our winters give you neither.
Do I need to move out?
No. Most interior jobs run room by room, though you'll want to plan around fumes and drying time in bedrooms.
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