How often should you paint the exterior of your house?

<div><p>You should paint your home exterior every <b>five to 10 years</b>, on average. Climate and surroundings can affect how well paint holds up. Wood siding will likely need a fresh coat of paint every three to seven years. Paint on brick tends to last about eight to 17 years, on average.</p></div>

How do you calculate how much paint you need for a house exterior?

<div><p>Calculate the square footage of the area you want to paint. Divide the square footage by 350 (the average square footage a gallon of paint covers). Multiply the number of gallons you need by two, as you’ll likely be applying two coats of paint. For a more accurate estimate, subtract the square footage of the windows and doors from the initial square footage total. It’s a good idea to plan for an extra gallon of paint to make sure you have enough to finish the job.</p></div>

How do painters calculate exterior square footage?

<div><p>To calculate the square footage of a home exterior, painters multiply the length of the wall by the height of the wall to be painted. Then they add the total square footage for all of the walls to be painted. To calculate the price, they multiply the total square footage by their cost per square foot to prep and paint. Additional costs may factor in such as repairs, additional trim, and walls higher than the first story.</p></div>

How much does it cost to paint the exterior of a house?

<div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-paint-house-exterior.htm">cost to paint the exterior of a house</a> ranges from $1,900 to $4,500 or about <b>$1.50 to $4 per square foot</b>, depending on the size, height, and complexity of the home layout. Other cost factors include your location, the type of siding (e.g., wood, aluminum, brick, stucco, etc.), and the kind of paint (e.g. oil-based, latex, acrylic, etc.). Painting the trim a different color or painting intricately designed trim can also increase the cost.</p></div>

How many coats of paint should go on the exterior of a house?

<div><p>You should apply at least two coats of paint when painting the exterior of your house. Two coats of paint provides better durability and more even coverage than just one coat.</p></div>

Top 10 Best Exterior painters in Concord, NH

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

28 local quotes requested

Premier Painting is a PG Home Services, LLC co.. We specialize in residential house painting, both interior and exterior. To fast response attached the town where you are located.

"We researched for exterior painters on Angi’s List; Home Advisor and also looked through google reviews as well. There are a lot of painters out there, but we did narrow it down to five and obtained estimates from all. We selected Pete of Premier Painting and so happy we did. From the beginning he was timely with his follow up to our calls/emails; he provided an initial estimate based on information and photos and then met with us to do a more detailed estimate (which didn’t change, except for additional items that we decided to include). His estimate was competitive and we just had a “good feeling” that he would be the right fit for us and based on reviews, a good painter. Although we were initially going to be scheduled for Spring of 2022, at the last minute Pete had an opening in the schedule for the end of this season and began in September. His work is great; he sprayed and brushed our home and when he sprayed he back brushed for complete coverage; he is neat; cleans up each day; is organized in his approach on how and what he painted so as the front was done first both trim and body so from the road it looked complete. During the course of his being here, we ended up making some changes in terms of stain treatment for our deck, which resulted in more sanding; adding an item or two and he has always been professional and agreeable. In addition to painting the entire exterior - our deck balusters were all stained brown and he is painting them all white - pretty labor intensive but the finished product is just what we hoped for. For various reasons he ended up painting our home by himself and he is here every day - 6 days a week, weather permitting; is communicative if he won’t be here for weather related reasons - and he even returned our dog when he was leaving and found her down the road. A pleasure to work with; we highly recommend.--"

Carolyn B on October 2021

Premier Painting is a PG Home Services, LLC co.. We specialize in residential house painting, both interior and exterior. To fast response attached the town where you are located.

"We researched for exterior painters on Angi’s List; Home Advisor and also looked through google reviews as well. There are a lot of painters out there, but we did narrow it down to five and obtained estimates from all. We selected Pete of Premier Painting and so happy we did. From the beginning he was timely with his follow up to our calls/emails; he provided an initial estimate based on information and photos and then met with us to do a more detailed estimate (which didn’t change, except for additional items that we decided to include). His estimate was competitive and we just had a “good feeling” that he would be the right fit for us and based on reviews, a good painter. Although we were initially going to be scheduled for Spring of 2022, at the last minute Pete had an opening in the schedule for the end of this season and began in September. His work is great; he sprayed and brushed our home and when he sprayed he back brushed for complete coverage; he is neat; cleans up each day; is organized in his approach on how and what he painted so as the front was done first both trim and body so from the road it looked complete. During the course of his being here, we ended up making some changes in terms of stain treatment for our deck, which resulted in more sanding; adding an item or two and he has always been professional and agreeable. In addition to painting the entire exterior - our deck balusters were all stained brown and he is painting them all white - pretty labor intensive but the finished product is just what we hoped for. For various reasons he ended up painting our home by himself and he is here every day - 6 days a week, weather permitting; is communicative if he won’t be here for weather related reasons - and he even returned our dog when he was leaving and found her down the road. A pleasure to work with; we highly recommend.--"

Carolyn B on October 2021

Adam's Quality Painting

Adam's Quality Painting

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

56 local quotes requested

We are following all necessary precautions pertaining to COVID-19 guidelines. Adams Quality Painting is completely dedicated to client satisfaction. Specializing in all aspects of residential and commercial painting, we offer all of our clients the attention to detail they deserve! Offering competitive pricing and flexible scheduling, if you need something done by a professional on short notice, we can get it done right the first time. Call now for a free estimate and get the quality workmanship you deserve.

"Excellent job! Adam went out of his way to get the job done. His wood working skills are also impressive. I highly recommend Adam to paint your home."

John C on July 2025

We are following all necessary precautions pertaining to COVID-19 guidelines. Adams Quality Painting is completely dedicated to client satisfaction. Specializing in all aspects of residential and commercial painting, we offer all of our clients the attention to detail they deserve! Offering competitive pricing and flexible scheduling, if you need something done by a professional on short notice, we can get it done right the first time. Call now for a free estimate and get the quality workmanship you deserve.

"Excellent job! Adam went out of his way to get the job done. His wood working skills are also impressive. I highly recommend Adam to paint your home."

John C on July 2025

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

59 local quotes requested

Trad3mark Painting is a full service painting company we offer a quality painting experience in all our projects, where details are not overlooked. Our painting company uses the best paints and finishes to achieve job satisfactory every time.

"The prep the whole house for 4 different projects interior painting and trim work. They showed up on time, gave me an estimate before the project started, and they finished the project in a timely manner."

Carol S on March 2021

Trad3mark Painting is a full service painting company we offer a quality painting experience in all our projects, where details are not overlooked. Our painting company uses the best paints and finishes to achieve job satisfactory every time.

"The prep the whole house for 4 different projects interior painting and trim work. They showed up on time, gave me an estimate before the project started, and they finished the project in a timely manner."

Carol S on March 2021

Target Painting & Contracting Inc

Target Painting & Contracting Inc

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

59 local quotes requested

With over 200 years of combined experience, we have the skills to deliver a quality home renovation for your needs. We do expert work and use only premium products from manufacturers such as Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, California, and Cabot. Don't let just anyone perform your renovations. Our team of professionals is fully insured for your protection. Certificates of insurance are provided to clients and potential clients, upon request.

"Go with Target. I've used several painters, and I have never had the excellent level of quoting and detailed Statement of Work, customer service responsiveness, crew professionalism, quality of prep work and painting, and ability to deliver on my timeline. I am not easily impressed, but Andy, Gabriella, and team knocked it over the Green Monster!"

Rob H on June 2023

With over 200 years of combined experience, we have the skills to deliver a quality home renovation for your needs. We do expert work and use only premium products from manufacturers such as Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, California, and Cabot. Don't let just anyone perform your renovations. Our team of professionals is fully insured for your protection. Certificates of insurance are provided to clients and potential clients, upon request.

"Go with Target. I've used several painters, and I have never had the excellent level of quoting and detailed Statement of Work, customer service responsiveness, crew professionalism, quality of prep work and painting, and ability to deliver on my timeline. I am not easily impressed, but Andy, Gabriella, and team knocked it over the Green Monster!"

Rob H on June 2023

Customers say: Terrific value

25 local quotes requested

26 years of experience

Affordable Painting has over 40 years of experience painting and servicing Massachusetts and New Hampshire. e service many of the towns & cities located in the Greater Boston and Central New Hampshire area.

"Mark did an exceptional job on our interior project. He is a hard worker, is there when he said he would be there, very professional, and reasonably priced. We would absolutely hire him again."

Robert D on March 2024

Affordable Painting has over 40 years of experience painting and servicing Massachusetts and New Hampshire. e service many of the towns & cities located in the Greater Boston and Central New Hampshire area.

"Mark did an exceptional job on our interior project. He is a hard worker, is there when he said he would be there, very professional, and reasonably priced. We would absolutely hire him again."

Robert D on March 2024

RP Pro Paint & Contracting LLC

RP Pro Paint & Contracting LLC

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

66 local quotes requested

For over 8 years, RP Pro Paint LLC has provided the greater Merrimack, NH community with professional painting and carpentry services perfect for properties large and small. We’ve served residential and commercial clients alike throughout Londonderry, Bedford, Amherst, Nashua, Hollis, Brookline, Milford, and beyond in the pursuit and achievement of their dream property. We believe that quality is key at RP Pro Paint, and we provide extensive training to our licensed and certified teams to ensure that our craftsmanship is at the top of our industry.

"Wonderful. They were on time. I dealt with either sal or sol. They were neat and clean and efficient. They even stayed on a Sunday to finish it. They were just wonderful and so good with my mom too."

Maureen P on June 2023

For over 8 years, RP Pro Paint LLC has provided the greater Merrimack, NH community with professional painting and carpentry services perfect for properties large and small. We’ve served residential and commercial clients alike throughout Londonderry, Bedford, Amherst, Nashua, Hollis, Brookline, Milford, and beyond in the pursuit and achievement of their dream property. We believe that quality is key at RP Pro Paint, and we provide extensive training to our licensed and certified teams to ensure that our craftsmanship is at the top of our industry.

"Wonderful. They were on time. I dealt with either sal or sol. They were neat and clean and efficient. They even stayed on a Sunday to finish it. They were just wonderful and so good with my mom too."

Maureen P on June 2023

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

48 local quotes requested

We offer a variety of painting services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"VMA Pro was the best very meticulous and always willing to please. The job was done to an exception and I would recommend them to anyone."

Nancy F on April 2025

We offer a variety of painting services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"VMA Pro was the best very meticulous and always willing to please. The job was done to an exception and I would recommend them to anyone."

Nancy F on April 2025

Customers say: Super punctual

284 local quotes requested

28 years of experience

About Arch Painting® Arch Painting is the nation’s leading commercial paint contractor. Founded by Joe Giacalone in 1997, Arch Painting provides unparalleled painting services that transform spaces from ordinary to extraordinary. Customer service, attention to detail, mastery of technique, and uncompromising commitment to quality are the foundation of each job and partnership served. Learn more at www.archpainting.com. About Paintzen® Paintzen is an Arch Painting Company. Powered by Zenify and backed by three decades of experience from Arch Painting, Paintzen is transforming the residential paint experience, combining high quality service and convenient technology for better, faster results. Using Zenify technology to price, book and manage interior or exterior residential painting projects, Paintzen streamlines the process. With Paintzen you can price and book a paint project in as little as 5 minutes and have a paint crew on location in as few as 5 days. Learn more at www.paintzen.com.

"Start to finish, excellent service and value delivered. Crew & team were extremely professional, great communicators, always went the extra step to ensure the project was done exactly as it was requested. We moved into a new office space and originally just wanted some touch-ups, they transformed the space into something we didn't think was possible, all while meeting our tight deadlines. Wouldn't look anywhere else for any future commercial or residential work to be done."

Guillaume B on February 2025

About Arch Painting® Arch Painting is the nation’s leading commercial paint contractor. Founded by Joe Giacalone in 1997, Arch Painting provides unparalleled painting services that transform spaces from ordinary to extraordinary. Customer service, attention to detail, mastery of technique, and uncompromising commitment to quality are the foundation of each job and partnership served. Learn more at www.archpainting.com. About Paintzen® Paintzen is an Arch Painting Company. Powered by Zenify and backed by three decades of experience from Arch Painting, Paintzen is transforming the residential paint experience, combining high quality service and convenient technology for better, faster results. Using Zenify technology to price, book and manage interior or exterior residential painting projects, Paintzen streamlines the process. With Paintzen you can price and book a paint project in as little as 5 minutes and have a paint crew on location in as few as 5 days. Learn more at www.paintzen.com.

"Start to finish, excellent service and value delivered. Crew & team were extremely professional, great communicators, always went the extra step to ensure the project was done exactly as it was requested. We moved into a new office space and originally just wanted some touch-ups, they transformed the space into something we didn't think was possible, all while meeting our tight deadlines. Wouldn't look anywhere else for any future commercial or residential work to be done."

Guillaume B on February 2025

Color Express Painting

Color Express Painting

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

29 local quotes requested

Interior and exterior painting services available. Give us a call or click to request a quote today!

"Great job done in a timely manner"

Arpita P on December 2024

Interior and exterior painting services available. Give us a call or click to request a quote today!

"Great job done in a timely manner"

Arpita P on December 2024

Crystal General Contracting

Crystal General Contracting

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

83 local quotes requested

**SPRING IS HERE AND WE'RE EXCITED TO CONNECT WITH YOU ABOUT YOUR EXTERIOR PAINTING PROJECT!!**We have been serving clients since 2008 with a full range of high-quality exterior and interior painting services with our team of highly trained and dedicated house painters. Our goal is to deliver top-notch quality and a unique customer service experience in business and home owners. Crystal Painting will offer you a free, personalized quote tailored to the individual needs of your project. We provide a broad range of commercial and residential painting services as well as plastering, carpentry, and wallpaper removal.

"I was thrilled that Leo from Crystal Painting could get his painters to do the work almost right away, which was what I needed. I never met them, but my tenants said they were very professional and cleaned up well after themselves. The only reason I didn't give an Excellent rating was because I did think the price was a little high. But since I didn't have much time before the re-inspection, I did not get estimates, just hired the first company I hired. So it's possible that this was a good price and in that case, I would rate excellent!"

Nancy G on January 2025

**SPRING IS HERE AND WE'RE EXCITED TO CONNECT WITH YOU ABOUT YOUR EXTERIOR PAINTING PROJECT!!**We have been serving clients since 2008 with a full range of high-quality exterior and interior painting services with our team of highly trained and dedicated house painters. Our goal is to deliver top-notch quality and a unique customer service experience in business and home owners. Crystal Painting will offer you a free, personalized quote tailored to the individual needs of your project. We provide a broad range of commercial and residential painting services as well as plastering, carpentry, and wallpaper removal.

"I was thrilled that Leo from Crystal Painting could get his painters to do the work almost right away, which was what I needed. I never met them, but my tenants said they were very professional and cleaned up well after themselves. The only reason I didn't give an Excellent rating was because I did think the price was a little high. But since I didn't have much time before the re-inspection, I did not get estimates, just hired the first company I hired. So it's possible that this was a good price and in that case, I would rate excellent!"

Nancy G on January 2025