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Exterior House Painting Cost in Alabama (2026)

Typical price for a 2,800 sq ft two-story exterior, two coats of premium paint in Alabama: about $7,722 installed. Use the free itemized estimate below to check contractor quotes.

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Materials & Supplies
$1,806
Paint, sod, chemicals or supplies for the job
= Rows 3–7 below, materials only
Prep & Site Work
$1,720
Prep work, protection and setup
= Rows 1–2 below, installed price
Turnkey Installed Total
$7,722
Complete job by a local pro
= All rows below, installed price
A fair bid from a local builder in Alabama should land between $7,104 and $8,494. Get 3 quotes, and if one is far outside this range, ask why.

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Itemized cost breakdown

#ItemQuantityMaterialsLaborInstalled
1Pressure wash & surface prepWash, scrape loose paint, sand edges2,800 sq ft$58$701$911
2Caulk, patch & spot-primeElastomeric caulk at joints, primer on bare woodAllowance$173$501$809
3Premium exterior paint (2 coats)Satin acrylic, about 350 sq ft per gallon per coat16 gallons$1,044$1,702$3,295
4Trim, fascia & soffit paintSemi-gloss on trim, fascia and soffits5 gallons$345$701$1,255
5Doors & shuttersFront door, garage doors and shuttersAllowance$115$400$618
6Masking, drop cloths & plasticDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$91$200$349
7Ladders, lift or stagingDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$211$0$253
8Cleanup & paint disposalDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$43$150$232
Turnkey total$2,080$4,355$7,722
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Prices use 2026 material costs and typical local crew rates. Site work, custom options and material price swings can move your final price.

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Common questions

How much does exterior house painting cost in Alabama?

For a 2,800 sq ft two-story exterior, two coats of premium paint, expect about $7,722 with a local pro in 2026. Fair quotes usually fall between $7,104 and $8,494.

Is this a free estimate template?

Yes. The breakdown on this page is free. The $19 Spec Pack puts these same line items in an editable Excel file and a PDF spec sheet you can hand to contractors, plus a permit checklist and a bid-comparison sheet.

How do I compare contractor quotes?

Ask each contractor to price the same scope, then compare their numbers line by line against this breakdown. A quote far below the range often leaves something out.

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