How much does it usually cost to paint an exterior in the Atlanta area per square foot?

Exterior painting costs in the Atlanta area typically fall between $1.50 and $4.25 per square foot. That range is wide for a reason. Several factors move the price up or down, and understanding them helps you compare quotes with confidence.

The biggest factor is your home's height. A single-story ranch costs less to paint than a three-story colonial because multi-story homes require scaffolding, more safety equipment, and more time. The second factor is prep work. If your siding has peeling paint, wood rot, or caulk failures, your crew will need to scrape, patch, and prime before a single coat of finish goes on. Homes that have been well maintained need less prep, which keeps the price lower.

The third factor is paint quality. Sherwin-Williams Duration and Benjamin Moore Aura cost more per gallon than builder-grade products, but they last significantly longer and hold up better against Georgia humidity and UV exposure. OVO Painting uses Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore exclusively because cheaper products fail faster and cost you more in the long run.

Here is why per-square-foot pricing can be misleading. Two homes with the same square footage can have very different price tags. One might have 40 windows to mask, while the other has 12. One might need full scraping and priming, while the other just needs a wash and two coats. Per-square-foot numbers give you a ballpark, but they do not tell you what is actually included.

That is why OVO provides fixed pricing on every project. Your estimator visits your home, measures every surface, checks the condition of your siding and trim, and gives you a written quote that covers everything: power washing, prep, primer, two coats of premium paint, daily cleanup, and a 5 to 10-year written warranty. The number on your proposal is the number you pay. No change orders, no surprises.

Your quote is also based on the specific details of your home: square footage of the body, linear footage of soffit and fascia, the quantity of windows and doors, and the amount of prep required. That way you know exactly what you are getting.

Call (404) 630-2720 or fill out the form above for your free estimate.