Estimating painting in Denver, CO
Prices for painting in Denver, CO, how they compare with the national median and what to know when bidding here, for remodeling contractors.
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Exterior painting prices in Denver
Q4 2026 pricing. Ranges are rounded to the nearest $50, or $100 from $5,000 up.
1 story, complete
$2,900 to $9,800
800 to 2,400 square feet
National median: $3,100 to $10,500.
1 story, trim only
$1,250 to $4,000
800 to 2,400 square feet
National median: $1,350 to $4,300.
2 story, complete
$3,350 to $18,600
1,000 to 5,000 square feet
National median: $3,550 to $20,000.
2 story, trim only
$1,250 to $6,700
1,000 to 5,000 square feet
National median: $1,350 to $7,200.
How Denver compares
Across the work in the cost data, Denver prices run 2% below the national median.
Other projects in Denver
More work in Denver
- Kitchen remodelsCabinets, countertops, appliances and finishes.
- Bathroom remodelsTile, fixtures, vanities and plumbing rough-ins.
- Additions and ADUsBump-outs, second stories and accessory dwelling units.
- GaragesOne and two car garages, framed and sided.
- Decks and porchesFraming, decking, railings and stairs.
- Electrical workService upgrades, rough-ins, fixtures and finish work.
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