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Get a real ballpark in about 60 seconds, with no email required and no salesperson on the other end. Then let us come out and give you an exact number, free of charge. Atlanta's Paint Doctor believes you deserve to know what a project costs before you call.

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Our Pricing

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Full Exterior Painting

Average Cost: $2.80 to $3.00 per sq ft
$6,500 to $25,000+ full exterior

Exterior pricing covers siding, trim, fascia, doors, and shutters on a typical home. Home height, access, and surface condition move the final number. We pressure-wash and prep every surface before we paint because prep is what makes the finish last.

Key Factors Affecting Cost

  • Siding Type (Vinyl, Wood, Brick, Stucco)

  • Accessibility and Home Height

  • Surface Condition and Prep Work (Scraping, Caulking)

  • Number of Colors and Coat Coverage
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Full Interior Painting

Average Cost: $5.25 per sq ft

$4,500 to $18,000+ for full interior

Interior pricing covers walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and windows for a standard room. Room size, surface condition, and your paint choice set the final price. Occupied rooms take more prep and protection than empty ones, which we account for in your written, itemized quote.

Key Factors Affecting Cost

  • Number of Rooms and Ceiling Height

  • Surface Condition (Drywall Repairs, Patching)

  • Paint Type and Sheen Selection

  • Occupied vs. Vacant Space (Furniture Moving)

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WHY WE PUBLISH OUR PRICING

Hiding prices doesn’t protect margins.

It destroys trust.

Most homeowners Google pricing before calling anyone

Most people look up painting costs online before they ever pick up the phone. Atlanta's Paint Doctor would rather give you a real starting range than make you guess or sit through a sales call to learn the basics. The published numbers above are the honest middle ground for most North Atlanta homes. Your written estimate will be more specific. Transparency is where trust starts.

Surface condition is the #1 pricing variable

The state of your walls or siding moves the price more than almost anything else. Cracks, peeling paint, water damage, and old failing finishes all add labor before a single coat goes on. Two homes the same size can price very differently based on prep alone. We explain this at the estimate, not at invoice time. The contractor who tells you on day one is the one you keep calling back.

Square footage, paint type, and coats round out the quote

After prep, the rest of the price is mostly math. Square footage sets the baseline for labor and materials. The paint you choose, from professional-grade lines like Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore, affects cost and how long the finish lasts. Coverage decisions like one coat versus two, deep color changes, or a specialty sheen also add or remove material and time. You see all of it broken out in writing.

What this calculator can’t account for

A few things only show up during an on-site visit, like hidden water damage, surfaces that need more prep than they appear to, or trim work the camera missed. The free estimate covers these in person, so nothing becomes a surprise mid-project. The written quote is the number you can plan around, with no change-order games later.

Why Do Painting Costs Vary?

Every project is unique, and prices vary based on several factors. The numbers in this calculator are a strong starting point. Most final quotes land within 10 to 25% of what you see here. Here are the key things we look at before giving you a final price.

Walls with cracks, water stains, or peeling paint need patching, priming, or skim coating before painting can start. The more repair work a surface needs, the higher the prep cost. Clean, smooth surfaces are faster and less expensive to paint.

Vinyl siding, wood, brick, stucco, and drywall all absorb and hold paint differently. Porous or rough materials require more product and more coats, which increases both material and labor costs.

Flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss finishes each come at different price points. Premium paints with better durability, UV protection, or mold resistance cost more per gallon but often cut down the number of coats needed.

Multi-story homes, steep rooflines, vaulted ceilings, and sloped lots take more time and equipment to paint safely. Each additional story typically adds 20 to 30% to exterior labor costs.

Painting a vacant home is faster. When furniture needs to be moved, covered, and protected, it adds time to the job. We handle it either way, but vacancy affects the total hours on site.

Standard paints and premium paints have real cost differences. We use professional-grade product on every job and can walk you through options that fit your budget and hold up in the Carolina climate.

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Common Questions About Painting Costs in Buckhead

Most rooms run between $400 and $1,200. The price depends on room size, ceiling height, wall condition, and how many coats the job needs. A standard 12×12 bedroom with smooth walls sits at the lower end. A large room with vaulted ceilings or heavy prep work sits higher.

Most full exterior jobs in Buckhead fall between $3,000 and $12,000 or more, depending on home size, siding type, and how much prep work the surfaces need. On a per square foot basis, expect $2.50 to $7 per sq ft.

No. The calculator gives you a realistic range. Your actual price comes after a free in-home walkthrough where we look at the surfaces, scope, and prep needs in person. Most final quotes land within 10 to 25% of the calculator estimate.

Prep work is the biggest driver. Surfaces that need patching, sanding, priming, or repairs take more time and product. Other factors include room size, ceiling height, paint quality, number of coats, and the number of colors.

Yes. Our crews handle furniture moving and floor protection as part of the job. For oversized or fragile items, we ask that you clear those before we arrive. Everything else, we take care of.

A single room typically takes one day for a two-person crew. A full interior for a 2,500 sq ft home usually runs 3 to 5 days. Exterior jobs depend on home size and drying time between coats, typically 2 to 4 days for a standard home.

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