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How much does exterior house painting cost in New Westminster, BC?

Converted from US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source

Exterior house painting costs about CA$2,560 to CA$6,400, typical CA$4,470, using the US national range converted to Canadian dollars. That is HomeAdvisor's US figure ($1,819 to $4,551) at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026), not a survey of New Westminster prices.

Converted to Canadian dollars

Low
CA$2,560
Typical
CA$4,470
High
CA$6,400

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Exterior painting cost in New Westminster, BC

Each row says exactly what the figures are and where they come from.

Exterior painting cost in New Westminster, BC
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Converted to CADCA$2,560CA$4,470CA$6,400US national range × 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026). Not a survey of New Westminster pricesOctober 2026
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

Dollar figures in this section are US national figures in US dollars.

  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 New Westminster

Fees quoted here are US figures in US dollars; Canadian permit fees are set by your municipality.

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 New Westminster’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 New Westminster

The top 3 of 491 painters we rank for New Westminster, BC, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.

  1. #1
    AZ Painting Ltd.
    CR Score 644.9from 93 Google reviews
  2. #2
    Frog Clan Painting Group
    CR Score 645.0from 111 Google reviews
  3. #3
    ProRise Painting Company
    CR Score 634.8from 189 Google reviews

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Exterior painting cost in New Westminster: questions

How much does exterior house painting cost in New Westminster, BC?

Exterior house painting costs about CA$2,560 to CA$6,400, typical CA$4,470, using the US national range converted to Canadian dollars. That is HomeAdvisor's US figure ($1,819 to $4,551) at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026), not a survey of New Westminster prices.

Are these prices in Canadian dollars?

Yes, converted. We have no Canadian price survey for this job, so we show the US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada daily rate for October 20, 2026). Local labour, material and tax differences are not reflected.

Do I need a permit for exterior house painting in New Westminster?

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 New Westminster’s building department. Dollar figures here are US figures in US dollars.

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 New Westminster?

We rank 491 painters for New Westminster, BC 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.
  2. Bank of Canada: Daily exchange rates (USD/CAD) · page updated October 20, 2026Used for: Conversion rate 1.4054 CAD per USD.
These are published estimates converted at a stated exchange rate, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: CA$2,560 to CA$6,400. Editorial policy

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