This page is for planning. Southern Utah Painter is a quote-matching service, not the painting crew, so the goal here is to help you compare scope and cost drivers before you request bids in St. George and nearby Washington County cities.
Typical cost ranges to expect
- Interior painting: roughly $2 to $6 per square foot depending on room size, ceiling height, trim, and prep.
- Exterior painting: many average-sized homes in Southern Utah fall in the $3,000 to $8,000 range.
- Stucco exteriors: costs rise when crack repair, patching, chalking cleanup, or heavy priming are required.
- Cabinet painting: the largest cost drivers are door count, finish quality, cleaning, sanding, priming, and whether doors are sprayed off-site.
What changes the estimate the most
Square footage matters, but it is not the main story in Southern Utah. Stucco condition, UV exposure, peeling, caulk failure, access, number of stories, HOA requirements, and paint product line can shift a bid more than the headline size of the project.
South-facing and west-facing walls usually need more attention because of direct sun exposure. On stucco homes, small cracks, chalking, and old patchwork often mean the prep sequence matters more than the paint color.
How to compare bids without getting fooled by price
- Ask what prep is included in writing, especially washing, scraping, patching, caulking, and priming.
- Ask for the exact paint or coating system by brand and product line.
- Compare the number of coats and which surfaces are excluded.
- Check whether the bid covers masking, cleanup, and warranty details.
What to include in your quote request
City, project type, and specific notes about surfaces are enough to start. You do not need to share a street address in the first step unless you want to. If a contractor wants a site visit or more accurate exterior scope, the address can be shared later.