Painting Costs in Houston, TX

Verified cost ranges for painting in Houston

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Painting Costs in Houston

Cost ranges verified from official sources

Interior Painting

Houston, TX

2 sources

Low

$767

Average

$1,210

High

$2,386

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Exterior Painting

Houston, TX

2 sources

Low

$1,926

Average

$2,698

High

$5,476

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Cabinet Painting

Houston, TX

2 sources

Low

$84

Average

$356

High

$628

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Deck Staining

Houston, TX

3 sources

Low

$298

Average

$447

High

$673

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Fence Staining

Houston, TX

3 sources

Low

$424

Average

$1,029

High

$2,210

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Wallpaper Removal

Houston, TX

2 sources

Low

$74

Average

$657

High

$1,497

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Jun 2026

Drywall Repair

Houston, TX

4 sources

Low

$227

Average

$622

High

$1,245

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixrHomeAdvisorHomeGuide

Updated Jun 2026

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Houston, TX

2 sources

Low

$197

Average

$1,902

High

$4,932

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Jun 2026

Trim Painting

Houston, TX

2 sources

Low

$690

Average

$1,211

High

$2,466

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Pressure Washing

Houston, TX

2 sources

Low

$223

Average

$409

High

$641

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Ceiling Painting

Houston, TX

3 sources

Low

$138

Average

$275

High

$628

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Understanding Painting Costs in Houston

Popcorn ceiling removal in Houston averages $2,057.19, with costs ranging from $246.57 to $5,326.02 depending on project scope and contractor selection. Houston's cost of living sits 1.4% below the national average, which contributes to generally lower service pricing compared to many metropolitan areas. The competitive contractor market in Houston, driven by the city's large population and ongoing residential renovation activity, creates pricing variation across service providers. Labor availability and local demand for popcorn ceiling removal—a common concern in older Houston homes built during the 1970s-1990s—influence the range of quotes homeowners receive. Houston's relatively affordable operating costs for contractors compared to national benchmarks help keep the lower end of the service price range accessible to residents.

How Houston Compares

*Based on aggregated cost data from multiple sources

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