How much does exterior house painting cost in Short Hills, NJ?
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 Short Hills 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 Short Hills, NJ
We have no documented price index for Short Hills 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 Short Hills
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 Short Hills’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 Short Hills
The top 3 of 583 painters we rank for Short Hills, NJ, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.
- #1Five Star Painting of SummitCR Score 654.9from 214 Google reviews
- #2Martin Painting ServicesCR Score 635.0from 141 Google reviews
- #3Brush House Painting and Flooring Services of North JerseyCR Score 635.0from 624 Google reviews
Exterior painting cost in Short Hills: 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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