Cost to paint exterior siding in Buffalo, NY
Updated 2026
Estimate Breakdown
Add all required items to calculate the estimated cost for the completed work.
material
Exterior Paint
$0.65
×
1650.00
SF
$0.65
×
1650.00
SF
$1,072.50
Painting Supplies
$0.20
×
1650.00
SF
$0.20
×
1650.00
SF
$330.00
Equipment Rental
$125.00
×
153.00
DAY
$125.00
×
153.00
DAY
$19,125.00
labor
Painting Labor
$72.00
×
24.00
HRS
$72.00
×
24.00
HRS
$1,728.00
Surface Preparation Labor
$72.00
×
12.00
HRS
$72.00
×
12.00
HRS
$864.00
$23,119.50
$4,623.90
Finish Level
Project Size
SF
Contractor Markup:
%
Avg. cost in Buffalo, NY
$27,743.40
Avg. cost per SF:
$18.50
Contractor Markup:
$4,623.90
The cost to paint exterior siding ranges from $2.19/SF to $3.69/SF. Factors affecting the price include the condition of existing siding, number of stories, amount of prep work needed, paint quality, and weather conditions. Price includes thorough cleaning, repairs to minor damage, caulking, priming where needed, and typically two coats of paint.
Preparation and finish coats
The listed scope includes cleaning, scraping, sanding, minor repairs, caulking, primer where needed, and two finish coats. The paint and preparation materials should match the siding and its current condition.
Height and detail work
Upper stories, trim, windows, and doors affect access and masking time. Equipment rental is listed separately, so check the expected setup and rental duration against the actual house.
Distinguish repainting from repairs
Confirm which damaged areas can be handled as minor preparation and which need siding replacement. The painting scope should identify those limits before work begins, along with the finish and areas to be painted.
