Exterior Painting Cost in Los Angeles (2026)
Exterior painting in Los Angeles varies widely with the size of the home, the surface and how much prep is needed. Smaller jobs like trim or a single stucco wall typically run $300 to $1,800, fence painting about $400 to $1,200, and full-home repaints are quoted 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 |
| Single-story stucco wall / section | $600 – $1,800 |
| Fence painting or staining | $400 – $1,200 |
| Stucco crack & patch repair (add-on) | $150 – $600 |
| Full exterior repaint | 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.
Detail & access
Trim, eaves, railings and hard-to-reach areas take more time than open walls.
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.
Cost FAQ
Smaller jobs like trim or a single stucco wall run $300 – $1,800, and fence painting about $400 – $1,200. Full-home repaints are quoted on site because price depends heavily on size, height and prep. 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 typically runs $400 – $1,200 depending on length, 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.
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