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Cost to Paint a Stucco House
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| House Exterior Labor Direct labor expenses to paint stucco house. | 6.2 hours | $185.00 | $350.08 |
| House Exterior Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to paint stucco house including: masking tape and paper, surface repair material, solvents and cleanup supplies. | 200 square feet | $56.94 | $61.66 |
| House Exterior Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: 3,500+ psi gasoline powered power washer. | $48.00 | $63.75 | |
| Totals - Cost to Paint Stucco House | 200 square feet | $289.94 | $475.49 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $1.45 | $2.38 |
Cost to Paint a Stucco House - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Paint a Stucco House averages $1.45 - $2.38 per square foot in 2013. This Stucco Painting cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Stucco Painting project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Stucco Painting - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $1.45 - $2.38 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Stucco Painting: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Paint a Stucco House - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Stucco Painting, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Stucco Painting jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Stucco Painting. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Paint a Stucco House - References
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 2: Exterior Walls U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Building Materials Data and Reports the National Association of Home Builders, Jul 2012,
- How to Estimate the Cost of Optional Exterior Wall/Structural Assemblies American Society of Professional Estimators, Jun 2010, Brad Aiken, CPE
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
