How much does exterior house painting cost in Granite City, IL?
US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source
Exterior house painting costs $1,819 to $4,551 nationally, typical $3,178. We have no documented price index for Granite City for this job, so this is the US national range from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.
US national range, not adjusted for this city
- Low
- $1,819
- Typical
- $3,178
- High
- $4,551
Exterior painting cost in Granite City, IL
We have no documented price index for Granite City for this job, so the table shows the US national range.
| Estimate | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US national range | $1,819 | $3,178 | $4,551 | Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs (HomeAdvisor) | October 2026 |
What drives the cost of exterior house painting
Paintable area
Square footage of siding after windows and doors are subtracted.
Stories and access
Two-story homes can cost up to 50% more than one-story homes.
Siding material
Brick, stone and stucco usually cost more to paint.
Prep work
Patching, power washing, stripping and caulking add labor.
Paint quality and climate
Better paint and harsher climates raise material cost.
Permits and what's included in Granite City
Permit note
Standard exterior painting typically doesn't need a permit. Where one is required, it generally costs about $200 to $300; siding repairs found during prep likely will need one.
Rules are set locally; confirm with Granite City’s building department.
What’s usually included
- Power washing and surface prep
- Primer and paint
- Trim painting (confirm on the quote)
Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.
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Top-ranked painters in Granite City
The top 3 of 149 painters we rank for Granite City, IL, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.
- #1Painting with a TwistCR Score 614.8from 428 Google reviews
- #2OnDemand PaintersCR Score 605.0from 70 Google reviews
- #3Painting ExpressCR Score 595.0from 47 Google reviews
Exterior painting cost in Granite City: questions
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Sources
Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
- HomeAdvisor: Exterior painting cost · page updated June 17, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; drivers; permit.
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