Santa Monica, Los Angeles County

Exterior Paint Cost in Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica remodeling costs are 20% abovethe California state average. Here's what a typical exterior paint costs in Santa Monica in 2026, based on a 2500 sqf project.

Budget
$6,000
$2/sqf
Mid-Range
$12,000
$5/sqf
High-End
$21,000
$8/sqf

Cost breakdown

Paint & Materials
25%$3,000
Labor
50%$6,000
Prep (Scraping, Priming)
15%$1,800
Cleanup & Protection
10%$1,200

Breakdown based on mid-range estimate of $12,000

Typical Timeline
5-10 days
Permits Required

Usually not required unless lead paint abatement needed.

Remodeling in Santa Monica

Santa Monica's coastal location, strict building codes, and high demand push remodeling costs 15-20% above the LA average. Permit timelines are longer than surrounding cities.

Exterior painting is the most cost-effective way to boost curb appeal. In California, UV exposure and heat cycle mean repainting every 5-7 years for most homes.

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Other projects in Santa Monica

Kitchen Remodel
$36,000 – $108,000
Bathroom Remodel
$18,000 – $57,600
ADU / Guest House
$150,000 – $360,000
Room Addition
$72,000 – $198,000
Roof Replacement
$15,000 – $45,000
Whole House Remodel
$324,000 – $1,080,000

Exterior Paint cost in other California cities

Beverly Hills
$6,500 – $22,750 | Los Angeles County
Moraga
$6,000 – $21,000 | Contra Costa County
Concord
$5,000 – $17,500 | Contra Costa County
Ross
$7,000 – $24,500 | Marin County
Mill Valley
$6,500 – $22,750 | Marin County
Danville
$6,000 – $21,000 | Contra Costa County
Pleasanton
$5,750 – $20,125 | Alameda County
Newark
$5,500 – $19,250 | Alameda County

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