Exterior Painting Cost in Los Angeles (2026)
Exterior painting in Los Angeles varies widely with the size of the surface and how much prep is needed. Smaller trim touch-ups can start around $300, while stucco walls, fences, patio covers and larger exterior sections are best priced by square footage, linear footage and prep after a walkthrough.
Stucco repair, surface condition, number of stories and sun exposure all affect the price. Below are real Los Angeles ranges — your exact quote is always free.
Exterior painting cost by job
| Job type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Trim, fascia or door repaint | $300 – $900 |
| Stucco wall / exterior section | $2.50 – $6 / sq ft |
| Fence painting or staining | $3 – $8 / linear ft |
| Outdoor wood ceiling / patio cover | $4 – $9 / sq ft |
| Stucco crack & patch repair (add-on) | $150 – $600 |
| Larger exterior section | Quoted on site |
What affects the price
Home size & stories
More square footage and second stories mean more labor, staging and material.
Stucco repair & prep
Patching and sealing stucco cracks before painting protects the finish and adds to the cost.
Surface condition
Peeling, chalking or sun-damaged surfaces need extra scraping, cleaning and priming.
Sun exposure
South- and west-facing walls wear faster and benefit from premium UV-resistant coatings.
Coating quality
Durable exterior coatings cost more but hold color and protect the home far longer in the LA climate.
Wood vs. stucco vs. metal trim
Bare or weathered wood (fascia, patio covers, sheds) usually needs sanding and a wood-appropriate primer, while stucco needs crack sealing — different surfaces carry different prep costs even at the same square footage.
Why prep and the right coating pay off outside
Los Angeles sun is hard on exterior paint, so cutting corners on prep is expensive in the long run. Cleaning, scraping, repairing stucco cracks and applying the right primer are what make a finish last years instead of fading and peeling within a season.
Eddie repairs and seals stucco as part of the job and uses UV-resistant coatings suited to each surface and exposure, so the price reflects a finish built to protect your home — not just a fresh color that wears out fast.
Real Los Angeles jobs behind these ranges
Exterior shed wood repair & painting, Hawthorne 90250
Wood repair combined with exterior painting on the same structure — shows how repair-plus-paint pricing works together rather than as two separate jobs.
See the jobOutdoor wood ceiling repainting, Irvine 92618
A patio/outdoor wood ceiling repaint — sanding and spraying overhead, similar logic to the "outdoor wood ceiling" row above.
See the jobExterior window wood repair, Mid-City 90036
Localized wood trim repair and repaint around a window — a small, trim-level job rather than a larger exterior repaint.
See the jobCost FAQ
Smaller trim touch-ups can start around $300. Stucco walls are usually priced by square footage, fences by linear footage, and larger exterior sections after a walkthrough. Every quote is exact and free.
With Eddie Fixes LA, stucco crack repair and sealing are handled as part of the prep (about $150 – $600 depending on extent), since painting over open cracks lets moisture in and shortens the finish’s life.
Exterior price depends heavily on square footage, number of stories, surface condition and prep, which vary too much for a fixed figure. A quick walkthrough gives you an exact, free quote.
Fence painting or staining in Los Angeles is best quoted by linear foot, material and condition.
Invest in proper prep and a quality UV-resistant coating. A cheaper job that skips prep fails faster in the LA sun, costing more over time than doing it right once.
Usually somewhat more per square foot, since overhead work is slower and bare or weathered wood often needs sanding and a wood-specific primer before painting — similar to how interior ceiling work costs more than walls.
Worried about moisture behind exterior walls? See the warning signs
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