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, higher ladder and scaffold time, more windows/trim edges, and longer masking and cleanup all compound 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 like 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.