Large Homes
($22,000-$56,000)
Medium Homes
($16,000-$28,000)
Small Homes
($8,000-$18,000)
FAQs
1. Why do exterior paint prices jump so much between small, medium, and large homes?
Exterior pricing scales with more than square footage: extra siding surface, more ladder and scaffold time, more windows/trim edges, and longer masking and cleanup all add up in labor hours. That’s why Cooley Brothers Painting groups ranges by home size—Small ($8,000-$18,000), Medium ($16,000-$28,000), Large ($22,000–$56,000).
2. What exactly does a price range mean, and how can I tell where my project will land inside it?
A range signals that two “medium homes” can be totally different jobs: smooth vs textured surfaces, easy access vs steep landscaping, and minimal vs complex trim lines. Cooley Brothers Painting publishes size-based ranges—Small ($8,000-$18,000), Medium ($16,000-$28,000), Large ($22,000–$56,000)—so you can estimate early, then refine after discussing specifics.
3. If my home sits between categories, should I budget as small, medium, or large?
Budget toward the higher bracket when your home “acts bigger” than it looks: tall elevations, lots of corner boards, many windows, or hard-to-reach areas. The published guide uses three buckets—Small ($8,000-$18,000), Medium ($16,000-$28,000), Large ($22,000–$56,000—so borderline homes often land near the top of one range or the bottom of the next.
4. How should I use exterior pricing ranges to plan upgrades like new colors or added trim detail?
Treat the range as a planning tool: if you’re adding bold color changes, extra accent areas, or more defined trim work, assume more time spent cutting in and detailing, which pushes you upward within your bracket. Start from the posted ranges—Small ($8,000-$18,000), Medium ($16,000-$28,000), Large ($22,000–$56,000)—then decide which “nice-to-haves” are worth it.
5. What’s the smartest way to compare quotes when one contractor uses flat numbers and another uses ranges?
Ranges can be more honest because they acknowledge real-world variables before a site visit, while flat numbers can hide assumptions. Use Cooley Brothers Painting’s published brackets—Small ($8,000-$18,000), Medium ($16,000-$28,000), Large ($22,000–$56,000)—to sanity-check any quote: if a bid is far outside your size range, ask what they’re including or excluding.