How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House Exterior in South Florida?

The first question I get on almost every exterior painting call is the fair one: “Joe, what is this going to cost me?” I wish I could give you one number over the phone. I can’t — and you should be careful with anybody who does, because down here the prep hiding behind that number is where the whole job is won or lost.

Here’s how I explain the price when I walk a house in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Coral Springs, or anywhere across Palm Beach and Broward: what most homes actually land at, what pushes the number up, and what a cheap quote is usually leaving out.

Key takeaways

• Most single-story South Florida homes land around $3,500–$6,500 for a full exterior repaint, mid-size homes around $5,500–$9,500, and larger two-story homes $8,500–$14,000 or more — size, height, and prep drive the spread.*
• Prep is the price. Pressure washing, stucco crack repair, sealing, caulking, and priming are most of the labor — a quote that skips them is cheaper today and peeling in two years.
• On stucco, paint is a waterproof seal, not just color. A failing coat lets wind-driven rain into the wall, and water damage costs far more than paint.
• Get the scope in writing: surfaces included, coats, prep steps, and paint product should all be named before you compare quotes.
• Financing can spread it out: small jobs from $120/month, typical projects in the low $200s–$300s/month, at rates as low as 4.49% APR with approved credit through Acorn Finance.

The honest ranges, by house

Single-story, up to about 1,500 square feet — roughly $3,500 to $6,500.* One level, no lift work, straightforward masking. This is the most common exterior job I price in our area.

Mid-size homes, roughly 1,800 to 2,500 square feet — roughly $5,500 to $9,500.* More wall, more trim, more soffit and fascia, and usually more stucco repair hiding under the old paint.

Larger and two-story homes — roughly $8,500 to $14,000 and up.* Height changes everything: ladders and lifts, more masking, more crew time, and more exposure on the sunny walls that fail first.

Those ranges assume a real job: wash, repair, seal, prime where needed, and quality exterior paint made for Florida sun and humidity. If a number comes in far below the range for your house, don’t celebrate yet — ask what got cut.

What actually drives the price

The condition of the old paint. Chalking, peeling, and mildew have to be dealt with before new paint will stick. I covered the warning signs in my post on how often you should repaint a house exterior in Florida — the worse those signs are, the more prep your house needs.

Stucco cracks and repairs. Hairline cracks get sealed; larger cracks and damaged areas get patched and textured to match. Paint bridges small cracks. It does not fix broken stucco, and I won’t paint over a problem and call it done.

Height and access. A second story, a tight side yard, a pool cage, and landscaping tight to the walls all add time. None of it is mysterious — it should be visible in the scope, not buried in the total.

The paint itself. Good Florida exterior paint costs more per gallon and lasts years longer. On a house you plan to stay in, cheap paint is the most expensive option there is, because you pay the labor twice.

Trim, doors, and extras. Fascia, soffits, shutters, garage doors, and a front door in a second color are often priced separately. Make sure your quote says what’s included — our painting services in Boca Raton page shows how I break a job down.

Why the cheap quote costs more

A low exterior quote usually saves money in the one place you can’t see on day one: preparation. No sealing over chalk. No primer over patches. One thin coat instead of proper coverage. The house looks great in the driveway photo — and two summers later it’s peeling, the stucco is drinking rain, and you’re paying a second crew to scrape off the first crew’s shortcut.

I’m Joe, I run Onel Construction out of Boca Raton, and my name is on every job. I’d rather explain a fair price once than apologize for a cheap one for years.

Paying for it without draining savings

Most of my homeowners finance part of a bigger repaint. Through Acorn Finance, small jobs run from $120/month, typical projects land in the low $200s–$300s/month, at rates as low as 4.49% APR with approved credit. The right way to use that is simple: get the real scope and the real number first, in writing, then decide how you want to pay for it.

Get your house priced — free

Walk your house and rub your palm hard on the sunny wall. Chalk on your hand, peeling at the trim, or cracks opening in the stucco? Then the calendar has already answered — it’s time.

Call me at (561) 462-9293 or reach me at https://onelconstruction.com/contact-us/ and I’ll come out, walk the house with you, and put the price in writing. No pressure, no phone-quote games — the number for your house, with the prep spelled out.

— Joe, Onel Construction LLC, License CGC1511492, Boca Raton, FL

Prices are averages from recent jobs, set before the latest round of tariff-driven material price increases, and subject to change with inflation, tariffs, and market conditions. Your free estimate always uses current numbers.

FAQ

Can you give me an exact price over the phone?
No — and I’d question anyone who does. Square footage gets us into a range, but prep, height, repairs, and paint choice set the real number. My free in-person estimate is where the exact price gets put in writing.

How long does an exterior repaint take?
Most single-story homes take three to five days including prep and drying time; larger and two-story homes usually run about a week. Weather matters — I don’t paint into afternoon storms and pretend the humidity isn’t there.

How long should the new paint last in Florida?
A quality job on stucco should give you five to seven good years, often longer away from direct salt air. Prep and paint quality decide whether you land at the top or the bottom of that range.

Do I need HOA approval to repaint?
Often, yes — many South Florida HOAs approve the color even when you’re repainting the same shade. Check before the crew is scheduled, not after; I can work from your HOA’s approved color list.

Financing is available on everything we do. Payments start at $120 a month on smaller jobs, and most projects land in the low $200s to $300s a month with approved credit. Rates run as low as 4.49% APR for qualified buyers. Ask at the free measure and we’ll lay the options out in writing, next to the estimate.

Insurance savings vary by carrier, policy, and home — figures shown are ‘up to’ amounts, not guarantees. Grant eligibility, amounts, and funding availability are determined by the program and may change. Financing subject to lender approval; rates and payments vary by credit profile. All financing examples assume approved credit through our financing partner.