How Much Does It Cost To Paint A House Exterior In Phoenix?

The south wall is chalky, the HOA letter says repaint by spring, and the first bid came in higher than the number you had in your head.

In the Phoenix area, a basic two-coat repaint on stucco runs about $2 to $4 per square foot of wall with power washing included, according to Homewyse's cost calculator set to a Maricopa zip code. On a single-story East Valley stucco house with 1,800 square feet of wall, that's about $3,600 to $7,200 for the walls alone.

Add crack repair, fascia, a garage door and two entry doors, and our sample house comes to about $5,000 to $10,100. A stuccoed block wall adds another $1,800 to $3,600. The numbers below come from published cost data, Homewyse and Fixr, with the date each was checked. None of them is an ACP Painting quote.

ACP's residential exterior painting estimates are free and done in person, because access, surface repairs and prep work have to be seen to be priced properly. If you'd like a starting range first, the ACP painting cost calculator gives you one online in about two minutes.

Exterior Painting Cost Per Square Foot In The Phoenix Area

A basic exterior repaint on stucco in the Phoenix area costs about $1.85 to $3.70 per square foot of wall, or about $2 to $4 with power washing. Those are Homewyse's numbers from its Cost to Paint Stucco House calculator, using its May 2026 pricing for zip 85138 in Maricopa and two coats of a latex paint-and-primer.

Homewyse gives Queen Creek, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and downtown Phoenix zip codes the same local adjustment it gives Maricopa, and it prices all of them at about 95 percent of its national baseline.

National cost guides land close by, with a different scope. Fixr's stucco painting guide (updated January 31, 2025) lists $1.50 to $4 per square foot. Fixr's general exterior painting guide, updated the same day, puts stucco siding at $2.70 to $5.05 per square foot and says that price includes standard prep like sanding, caulking, power washing and masking. Homewyse's basic estimate assumes favorable site conditions, leaves out repairs and prices trim separately. Most of the gap between sources is scope, so read what each number includes before you hold a bid up against it.

The square footage in these guides is wall area, not the size of your floor plan. Fixr suggests measuring each exterior wall, length times height, and adding them up. Homewyse says to count the windows and doors inside the painted area too.

How Much Does It Cost To Paint The Exterior Of A 1,500 Square Foot House?

On 1,500 square feet of stucco wall, Homewyse's Phoenix-area calculator comes to about $3,000 to $6,000 with power washing, and Fixr's national stucco table lists $2,250 to $6,000. A house with a 1,500-square-foot floor plan won't have the same 1,500 square feet of wall, so measure the walls or let an estimator do it. Repairs, trim and block walls cost extra in both sources.

Line-By-Line Cost For A Single-Story East Valley Stucco House

Our sample single-story stucco house comes to about $5,000 to $10,100, or about $6,900 to $13,700 with a block wall. It's a model, not a past ACP job: one story, stucco walls, an attached two-car garage, and the measurements listed on each line. Prices are Homewyse's Phoenix-area figures (zip 85138, May 2026 data) unless the line says Fixr.

• Stucco Walls, 1,800 Square Feet, Power Washed With Two Coats: $3,621 to $7,158
• Stucco Crack Repair, About 25 Square Feet Of Cracked Areas: $200 to $500 (Fixr, $8 to $20 per square foot of cracked stucco)
• Fascia, 180 Linear Feet: $690 to $1,342
• Garage Door, One 16 By 7 Foot Door: $223 to $442
• Front And Side Entry Doors: $304 to $619
• House Subtotal: About $5,000 to $10,100
• Block Wall, Yard Side Of 150 Feet Of 6-Foot Stuccoed Wall: $1,843 to $3,639
• Total With The Block Wall: About $6,900 to $13,700

Each line is a separate calculator run, and Homewyse folds setup and cleanup into each one, so the straight sum runs a little high next to one crew doing the whole house in one visit. The sample also leaves out a few things that change bids: elastomeric coating instead of acrylic, a second story, and primer for heavily chalked walls. Those are covered below.

Stucco Crack Repair Before Painting

Crack repair is the hardest line to price from a desk, because somebody has to look at the wall. Fixr puts cracked-stucco repair at $8 to $20 per square foot, and its stucco painting guide says pre-paint stucco repairs typically add $600 to $1,700 to the job. Fixr's general exterior guide adds that walls in poor shape can cost over 60 percent more to paint than walls in good condition.

On an ACP estimate, we inspect the stucco during the consultation for cracks, gouges and holes, and repairs are listed as a separate item so you can see what they cost. The repair coat gets time to dry and cure before paint goes on. ACP's page on stucco repair and painting covers what causes the damage in the first place.

Elastomeric Coating Vs Standard Acrylic Paint On Stucco

Elastomeric wall coating costs more than standard acrylic paint because it takes a lot more product and more time to apply. Dunn-Edwards says elastomeric wall coatings go on about six to eight times thicker than regular paint and cover about 50 to 90 square feet per gallon, against 200 to 400 for regular paint (Dunn-Edwards on working with elastomeric coatings). That thickness is what lets them bridge cracks up to 1/16 inch and keep out wind-driven rain. They're normally sprayed and back-rolled, and Dunn-Edwards notes that rolling them on raises labor cost because the film takes longer to build.

On the 1,800 square feet of wall in our sample, that's about 20 to 36 gallons of elastomeric against 9 to 18 gallons of acrylic for two coats. Fixr lists elastomeric at $35 to $115 a gallon and acrylic at $20 to $60, so the upgrade costs more per gallon and needs more gallons. ACP works with Dunn-Edwards and Sherwin-Williams products.

But elastomeric isn't the right call on all stucco. ACP's comparison of acrylic, elastomeric and ceramic coatings for Phoenix sun explains which walls it can trap moisture in, and the guide to when elastomeric paint makes sense covers the walls it suits.

Is Elastomeric Paint Worth The Extra Cost On Arizona Stucco?

It depends on the wall and how long you plan to own the house. Dunn-Edwards says elastomeric coatings bridge hairline cracks up to 1/16 inch and resist wind-driven rain, which helps on stable stucco that keeps cracking. The cost is more gallons, about 20 to 36 instead of 9 to 18 on our sample house, plus extra labor. ACP's coating comparison walks through when the math works and when it doesn't.

Block Wall Painting Cost

Painting the yard side of 150 feet of 6-foot block wall adds about $1,800 to $3,600 to the sample house. That's 900 square feet priced at Homewyse's Phoenix-area stucco rate with power washing, so it fits a block wall with a stucco finish. Painting both faces doubles the area.

Bare concrete or cinder block is a different job. ACP's guide to painting concrete block walls in Arizona without peeling starts bare block with a masonry block filler before two coats of paint, which adds a product and a step the stucco rate doesn't include. The same guide covers HOA color rules for perimeter walls.

Fascia, Trim And Door Painting Cost

Fascia, the garage door and two entry doors add about $1,200 to $2,400 to the sample house. Homewyse's Phoenix-area fascia price works out to about $3.80 to $7.50 per linear foot, close to Fixr's national $5 to $6 per linear foot for fascia and soffit. The garage door runs about $2 to $3.90 per square foot of door, or $223 to $442 for a 16 by 7 foot door, and Homewyse prices one exterior door at about $169 to $345, painted on both sides. If you're picking a new trim color along with the body color, ACP's guide to choosing a trim paint color covers how to match it.

Two-Story Homes And Ladder Access

A second story raises the price through height as well as area. Fixr's stucco guide puts a two-story home at $3,000 to $5,000 against $2,000 to $4,000 for a single story, for houses of 2,000 to 2,500 square feet, and says prices rise by $0.10 to $0.25 per foot once work goes above ten feet. Fixr's trim guide adds $1 to $2 per linear foot for second-floor trim, dormers and soffits. Taller ladders or scaffolding, and blocking off the ground below, are where that money goes.

HOA Color Approval

HOA color approval has no line in the sample, but it sets the start date. Fixr's stucco guide tells homeowners in an HOA not to start any exterior paint job without checking the association's rules, and ACP's guide to getting an exterior paint job approved by an Arizona HOA walks through the architectural review form. ACP's free color consultation works within your HOA's color rules and can scan a neighbor's colors if you want to match them. Free appointments are limited to five a month.

"Glad we hired ACP Painting for stucco repair and exterior house painting. ... We appreciated their prompt communication to any questions or concerns and quick scheduling after HOA approval. Arthur was knowledgeable about the work that needed to be done and it was clearly outlined in the proposal."

N Mazzo, Google review of ACP Painting, Maricopa, June 2026

How Arizona Sun, Heat And Stucco Texture Raise Exterior Painting Prices

In the Phoenix area, sun and heat show up in a bid mostly as prep and scheduling. UV breaks the paint down, the breakdown means more prep, and summer heat limits when and where a crew can paint.

Sun And Chalking: Dunn-Edwards explains that UV rays break down the binder that holds pigment in place, which leaves a powdery chalk on the surface (Dunn-Edwards on chalking paint). Its guidance is blunt: the more powder you see, the more prep you'll need, and heavy chalking calls for pressure washing before anything new goes on. Rub a dark cloth across your sunniest wall before you collect bids. If it comes back covered, expect a bigger prep line.

Heat And Scheduling: The National Weather Service's 1991 to 2020 normals put Phoenix at an average of 111 days a year at 100 degrees or hotter, including 21 days at 110 or hotter (NWS Phoenix temperature records). Dunn-Edwards warns that latex paint dries too fast in that kind of heat and may not form a proper film, which hurts long-term durability (Dunn-Edwards hot-weather painting guidance). Summer crews start early and follow the shade around the house.

Color Choice: The same Dunn-Edwards article says darker colors absorb more heat, and the movement that heat causes in the surface underneath can break the bond between coats. A dark body color on a west wall is a durability choice as much as a style choice.

Stucco Texture: Fixr notes that rough stucco takes more paint than smooth stucco and needs different tools, so heavier textures cost more to cover.

On ACP's residential exterior jobs, our crews often spend as much time preparing a house as painting it: high-pressure cleaning, removing loose paint and weathered caulk, filling and sealing cracks, and sanding the patches smooth. That prep is a big part of why two bids for the same house can be far apart.

Why Is Exterior House Painting So Expensive?

Labor, mostly. In Homewyse's Phoenix-area estimate for 1,800 square feet of stucco, labor is about 82 to 88 percent of the total, and the paint itself is about $500 to $700. The labor line covers washing, scraping, caulking, spot priming and two coats, about 58 hours at the calculator's basic production rate. Walls in poor shape cost more, and Fixr says over 60 percent more.

Phoenix Painter Wages Compared To The National Median

Phoenix isn't an expensive labor market for painters. The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median hourly wage for painters in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro at $23.49 for May 2025, against $23.75 nationwide (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics). What a company bills per hour is a different number. Homewyse's Phoenix-area labor rate works out to about $51 to $108 an hour, and that labor line includes planning, setup, protecting the property and cleanup. Since Phoenix wages sit right at the national median, a bid far above the published ranges is pricing something about the house or the scope, and it's fair to ask what.

Best Months To Paint A House Exterior In Phoenix

October through April gives a crew the most usable hours. The National Weather Service's 1991 to 2020 normals put Phoenix's average last 100-degree day around October 5 and the first one around May 2. Dunn-Edwards lists painting above 95 degrees as one of the conditions to avoid stacking, so the months between those dates let a crew paint all four sides of a house in a normal workday instead of chasing shade from wall to wall.

Can A House Exterior Be Painted During A Phoenix Summer?

Yes, with limits. Dunn-Edwards tells painters to avoid stacking more than two or three of these conditions: air above 95 degrees, direct sun on a dark color, a hot surface, a porous surface and wind. Summer crews start early and follow the shade around the house. If those limits slip, latex paint can dry before it forms a proper film, which shortens how long the job lasts.

How To Compare Exterior Painting Bids In The East Valley

Compare scope before you compare totals when you line up exterior painting companies. Two bids for the same house can be thousands of dollars apart because one includes the fascia, the block wall and the crack repair and the other doesn't, and the sample house above shows each of those lines moving the total by hundreds to thousands of dollars.

• Surfaces Included: Walls, fascia, doors, the garage door and any block walls, each named on the bid.
• Prep Scope: Power washing, crack repair, caulking and primer on chalky walls. ACP's coating comparison lists these as items that belong on the estimate in writing.
• Repairs As A Separate Line: The area or the cracks the repair covers, not "repairs as needed."
• Product And Coats: The brand, the product line and the number of coats. Dunn-Edwards suggests checking a paint's volume solids, since lower solids mean less resin and pigment.
• License: Check the contractor's license with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (linked in the resources below).
• Warranty: The written terms, including what's covered and for how long.

ACP's guide to the elements of a painting estimate walks through what a complete estimate should show.

"Also had several sections of our about 80 ft of Spanish Lace stuccoed block wall that needed repair. The texture match was right on. ACP wasn't the cheapest quote we received, however, it was definitely worth the price."

BOB VARGA, Google review of ACP Painting, Scottsdale, December 2025

More homeowner reviews are on ACP's customer testimonials page.

Should An Exterior Painting Estimate List Stucco Repair Separately?

Yes. Stucco repair varies a lot from house to house, so it should have a line of its own, with the area or the number of cracks it covers. ACP inspects the stucco during the estimate and lists repairs as a separate item. Fixr puts cracked-stucco repair at $8 to $20 per square foot, so a vague "repairs as needed" line can hide a lot of money.

Phoenix Exterior Painting Cost Questions

How Many Gallons Of Paint Does A 2,000 Square Foot House Exterior Need?

About 10 to 20 gallons for two coats of regular exterior paint on 2,000 square feet of wall. Dunn-Edwards puts regular paint at 200 to 400 square feet per gallon and elastomeric at 50 to 90, so the same wall takes about 23 to 40 gallons of elastomeric. Fixr notes that rough stucco takes more paint than smooth, so plan toward the high end on heavy texture.

How Often Does A Painted Stucco House Need Repainting In Arizona?

Fixr's stucco guide says every five to ten years, and closer to ten in dry climates. ACP's comparison of exterior coatings for Phoenix sun puts well-prepped 100 percent acrylic at 7 to 10 years on protected walls and 5 to 7 years on south and west walls with darker colors. ACP's guide on how often to paint your house exterior lists the signs to watch for.

Does ACP Painting Charge For An Exterior Painting Estimate?

No. ACP gives free estimates on all projects, done in person so access, repairs and prep can be seen. The online cost calculator gives a starting range in about two minutes if you want a number before anyone comes out. ACP has offices in Maricopa and Scottsdale and has painted Valley homes since 2005.

Resources For Pricing A Phoenix Exterior Repaint

• Arizona Registrar of Contractors contractor search: confirm a painter's license is active before you sign anything.
• EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program: read this first if your house was built before 1978, since it covers paid paint work on older homes.
• Dunn-Edwards hot-weather painting guidance: the conditions painters avoid on a hot Southwest exterior, useful when a contractor proposes a summer start.
• Homewyse stucco painting cost calculator: enter your own zip code and wall area to rerun the basic numbers in this article.

Get A Free Exterior Painting Estimate From ACP Painting

An in-person estimate turns these ranges into a number for your house. Call ACP Painting at 480-785-6323 or request your free estimate online. If you'd like a range before anyone comes out, try the online painting cost calculator, and if the total is the sticking point, ACP's painting financing options include deferred-interest and fixed-rate plans.

ACP Painting is veteran-owned, founded in 2005 by U.S. Army veterans Rob and Russ Byers, with offices in Maricopa and Scottsdale.

About Russ Byers

Russ Byers is a co-owner of ACP Painting, which he started in 2005 with his brother Rob. Both are U.S. Army veterans. ACP paints homes and businesses across the Phoenix Valley from its Maricopa headquarters and its Scottsdale office. Meet the ACP Painting owners.

Cost figures in this article are third-party estimates from Homewyse (May 2026 data, zip 85138) and Fixr (guides updated January 31 and March 7, 2025), checked October 14, 2026. They aren't ACP Painting quotes.

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