Painting Estimating Services
A painting estimate shows how much paint, primer and labor a project needs, and what it will cost. It helps you set a fair price, plan your crew’s time and buy the right amount of paint.
Estimexa provides painting estimating services for contractors across the USA. We use your drawings and finish schedule to measure every surface. Each room and area is priced based on the paint system it needs.
Instead of measuring rooms one by one, you receive a full painting estimate you can review and submit.
How We Measure and Price Painting Work
We measure every surface from your drawings in PlanSwift and match it to the paint system in your finish schedule.
Interior Painting
Walls, ceilings, doors, frames and trim in every room. Each area follows the colors and finishes listed in your finish schedule.
Exterior Painting
Siding, stucco, masonry, trim, soffits and metal surfaces. Exterior work often needs special primers and more prep, so we price it separately.
Specialty Coatings
Epoxy floor and wall coatings, elastomeric coatings, block filler and coatings for metal surfaces. These products cost more and take longer to apply, so each one is listed on its own line.
What Affects the Cost of a Paint Job?
- Surface type: Block walls and rough surfaces use more paint than smooth drywall.
- Number of coats: Most new work needs one primer coat and two finish coats.
- Prep work: Patching, sanding, caulking and masking add labor hours.
- Height and access: High ceilings and exterior walls may need lifts or scaffolding.
- Product and finish: Premium paints and specialty coatings raise material costs.
- New or repaint: New surfaces need primer, while repaints often need more prep.
Your estimate accounts for each of these, so the price matches the real job.
Why Painting Contractors Work With Estimexa
Priced Room by Room
We follow your finish schedule, so every room shows its own surfaces and paint system. If the owner changes a color or finish in one area, you can see exactly how the cost changes.
Gallons by Product
Paint quantities are listed by product and finish. That gives you a clear list to take to your supplier.
Labor Based on the Surface
Painting a door frame takes longer per foot than rolling a wall. We price labor by surface type and height, not by one flat rate.
Quick Delivery, No Commitment
Most painting estimates are ready within 24 hours. Revisions are free, and you pay only for the estimates you order.
See What You’ll Receive
Before you send your plans, you can review a sample estimate to see the format, the level of detail and how costs are broken down.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you estimate a painting job?
Measure the area of each surface, then decide how many coats it needs. Divide the area by the paint’s coverage rate to get gallons. Then add labor for prep and painting, plus overhead and profit.
How much paint do I need per square foot?
One gallon usually covers about 350 to 400 square feet per coat on smooth surfaces. Rough surfaces like block or stucco need more. Always check the coverage listed by the paint maker.
How much does commercial painting cost per square foot?
It depends on the surface type, number of coats, prep work, height and local labor rates. An estimate based on your drawings gives the most accurate price for your project.
Does your estimate include prep work?
Yes. Patching, caulking, sanding and masking are included where the job needs them.
Can you estimate a repaint without drawings?
Yes. Send us photos and measurements of the space, and we’ll prepare the estimate from those.