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Exterior House Painting Cost in Idaho (2026)

Typical price for a 2,800 sq ft two-story exterior, two coats of premium paint in Idaho: about $8,134 installed. Use the free itemized estimate below to check contractor quotes.

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Materials & Supplies
$1,857
Paint, sod, chemicals or supplies for the job
= Rows 3–7 below, materials only
Prep & Site Work
$1,821
Prep work, protection and setup
= Rows 1–2 below, installed price
Turnkey Installed Total
$8,134
Complete job by a local pro
= All rows below, installed price
A fair bid from a local builder in Idaho should land between $7,483 and $8,947. 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$59$747$967
2Caulk, patch & spot-primeElastomeric caulk at joints, primer on bare woodAllowance$178$534$854
3Premium exterior paint (2 coats)Satin acrylic, about 350 sq ft per gallon per coat16 gallons$1,073$1,814$3,464
4Trim, fascia & soffit paintSemi-gloss on trim, fascia and soffits5 gallons$355$747$1,322
5Doors & shuttersFront door, garage doors and shuttersAllowance$118$427$654
6Masking, drop cloths & plasticDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$94$213$368
7Ladders, lift or stagingDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$217$0$260
8Cleanup & paint disposalDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$44$160$245
Turnkey total$2,138$4,642$8,134
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Common questions

How much does exterior house painting cost in Idaho?

For a 2,800 sq ft two-story exterior, two coats of premium paint, expect about $8,134 with a local pro in 2026. Fair quotes usually fall between $7,483 and $8,947.

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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