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How much does exterior house painting cost in Midlothian, 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 Midlothian 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

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Exterior painting cost in Midlothian, IL

We have no documented price index for Midlothian for this job, so the table shows the US national range.

Exterior painting cost in Midlothian, IL
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
US national range$1,819$3,178$4,551Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs (HomeAdvisor)October 2026

What drives the cost of exterior house painting

  1. Paintable area

    Square footage of siding after windows and doors are subtracted.

  2. Stories and access

    Two-story homes can cost up to 50% more than one-story homes.

  3. Siding material

    Brick, stone and stucco usually cost more to paint.

  4. Prep work

    Patching, power washing, stripping and caulking add labor.

  5. Paint quality and climate

    Better paint and harsher climates raise material cost.

Permits and what's included in Midlothian

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 Midlothian’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 Midlothian

The top 3 of 267 painters we rank for Midlothian, IL, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.

  1. #1
    Bottle & Bottega by Painting with a Twist
    CR Score 644.9from 846 Google reviews
  2. #2
    Colorful Canvas Art Parties
    CR Score 625.0from 283 Google reviews
  3. #3
    Jondec Painting
    CR Score 614.9from 526 Google reviews

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Exterior painting cost in Midlothian: questions

How much does exterior house painting cost in Midlothian, IL?

Exterior house painting costs $1,819 to $4,551 nationally, typical $3,178. We have no documented price index for Midlothian for this job, so this is the US national range from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

Do I need a permit for exterior house painting in Midlothian?

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, so confirm with Midlothian’s building department.

What affects 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.

How many painters serve Midlothian?

We rank 267 painters for Midlothian, IL by CR Score. Get at least three written quotes for the same scope.

What is usually included in the price?

Power washing and surface prep; Primer and paint; Trim painting (confirm on the quote). Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

  1. HomeAdvisor: Exterior painting cost · page updated June 17, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; drivers; permit.
These are published estimates, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $1,819 to $4,551. Editorial policy

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