House Painters Across the Greater Seattle Area
Interior and exterior painting with the prep done properly, by one licensed team.
- We wash, scrape, sand and prime before any color goes on.
- Exterior work is scheduled around dry weather and the paint maker's limits.
- You approve a written price for every wall, room and side of the house.
By appointment. Limited start dates.
- Over 200 projects
- 4.9 on Google
- 20+ years of experience
- WA license VOLCABI792C6
Paint that has stopped protecting the house
Homeowners call us about painting for three reasons, and most calls include more than one.
The finish is failing
Peeling on the south wall, chalky siding that rubs off on your hand, green film on the shady side, trim that has cracked open at the joints. Around Puget Sound the damp months are long, and bare wood takes on water once the paint has let go.
The last paint job did not last
Paint rolled over dirt, mildew or loose flakes starts to peel within a few seasons. Most failures come from rushed prep, not from the paint itself, and the second job has to undo the first one before it can start.
You want to know the plan first
Which surfaces get scraped, which get primed and how many coats. You should see all of it in writing, with a price, before anyone sets up a ladder. That is how every painting job with us starts.
What our house painters take on
Interior and exterior painting, and the small repairs that decide whether the new paint lasts. One team does the prep, the repairs and the painting, so you are not coordinating a carpenter and a painter on the same wall.
Exterior repaints
Siding, trim, fascia, soffits, doors and garage doors. We wash the walls, scrape and sand failing paint, spot prime bare wood, caulk open joints and then apply the finish coats. The Marysville house in our portfolio went from brown to blue with white trim.
Interior walls and ceilings
Single rooms or a whole floor. Nail holes and cracks are filled and sanded, and stains that bleed through are sealed with a primer. Walls, ceilings and trim each get the sheen that suits the room.
Trim, built-ins and cabinets
Baseboards, doors, wainscoting, shelving and built-in cabinets. In a Sammamish home office we painted stained wood built-ins and wainscoting white and repainted the walls.
Repairs before paint
Soft trim boards, split siding, gaps around windows and drywall damage are repaired first. Paint over rotten wood fails from behind, so anything that needs replacing is priced in writing before it is replaced.
Deck refinishing
Stain or paint on decks and railings, washed and sanded first so the new finish soaks in evenly. Larger deck repairs and rebuilds are handled by our deck team.
Painting inside a remodel
When we remodel a kitchen, bathroom or basement, the painting is part of the same schedule, so the room is handed over finished instead of waiting on a separate painter.
If boards are soft or split under the old paint, they need repair before a new coat: see Siding Contractors Across the Greater Seattle Area. For offices, stores and apartment buildings, see Commercial Painting Across the Greater Seattle Area. Walls stained by smoke after a fire? See Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Across the Greater Seattle Area.
Painting jobs we have finished
Two real painting jobs, each captioned with its city: an exterior repaint in Marysville and a home office in Sammamish. Open a project to see the before and after photos and the timeline.
What homeowners say about working with us
Bar and the team at Volcano Builders did a great job! Professional service, great communication throughout the whole process, and everything was done with care and attention to detail. Highly recommend!
Just completed my inital meeting with Volcano Builders about my bathroom remodels and couldn't be happier with the interaction. On time, professional and extremely knowledge. Highly recommend you invite them out to see your next home improvement project!
We were nervous about hiring a contractor because we were first-time homeowners, but Volcano Builders made it easy to understand. They made everything clear and helped us stick to our budget. I'm very happy with how everything turned out.
Gad an amazing experience with Volcano Builders on my kitchen project. Bar my project manager was friendly. He make sure to keep me updated during the whole project. Also is team is very nice.
I had a great time with Volcano Builders.The team was professional and on time, and the kitchen turned out just how we wanted it.
I just got my bathroom redone by Volcano, and Wow im in love With the final look! Bar was very communicative. Its feel like he was there with me every step of my way, making sure i was kept in the loop. His team was super friendly and professional. They made tge tge process smooth. My new bathroom is everything i hoped for and more. Thank you Volcano!
Read more of our Google reviews, word for word, with video reviews from finished homes.
How a painting job with us works
Three steps, one team, and a written price before anyone picks up a tool.
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Walkthrough
We walk the house or the rooms with you, look at the condition of every surface, check the year the house was built and talk through colors, sheen and timing.
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Written price and schedule
You get a written price that lists the prep, repairs, primer and coats for each area, and a start date planned around the weather for outside work.
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Prep, paint and walkthrough
One project manager runs the job and walks the finished work with you, so touch ups are done before the crew leaves.
What sets the price of a house painting job
Four things decide most of what a painting job costs. Your written estimate prices each one, so you can see where the money goes and change the scope before work starts.
Surface area and height
The square footage of walls, ceilings and siding, and how high the crew has to work. A two story exterior needs taller ladders or staging, and a vaulted ceiling takes longer than an eight foot one.
Condition and prep
Clean, sound paint needs a wash and light sanding. Peeling, chalking or mildewed surfaces need scraping, sanding, spot priming and sometimes a full primer coat, and prep is often the largest share of the labor.
Repairs
Rotten trim, split siding, failed caulk and damaged drywall are fixed before paint goes on. Each repair is listed on its own line, so nothing is added quietly once the ladders are up.
Detail and color changes
Trim, doors, shutters, railings and built-ins take more time per foot than open walls. A big change in color, such as dark to light, usually needs an extra coat to cover evenly.
Two choices keep a painting budget under control. Fix the repairs now, because paint over soft wood or a leaking joint is money spent twice. And settle every color before the start date, because a change after the crew has cut in a room means painting it again.
Seattle and Bellevue Remodeling Cost Guide
Financing is available: Home Renovation Financing Across the Greater Seattle Area.
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Painting Prices in the Greater Seattle Area
Painting we do across the Greater Seattle Area starts at $5,000+ for one to three rooms, $15,000+ for a whole home interior and $18,000+ for a whole house exterior.
Price depends on three things: how much is painted, how much prep the surfaces need, and the paint and coats. Pick a scope to see what each finish level includes, and real jobs we completed.
Interior, 1 to 3 Rooms
Walls and ceilings in a few rooms
Typical size: 1 to 3 rooms
Common scope: Living room · Bedrooms · Kitchen walls
Typical timeline: 2 to 5 days on site, after permits
Basic
Functional + affordable
Starting at
$5,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Furniture moved and covered
- Spot patching
- One coat on walls
- Ceilings touched up
- Floors protected
- Cleanup
Best for: A quick refresh
Mid-Range
Style + durability
Starting at
$8,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Everything in Basic
- Full patching and sanding
- Two coats on walls
- Ceilings painted
- Caulk at trim
- Washable finish
Luxury
Design + premium finish
Starting at
$12,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Everything in Mid-Range
- Trim and doors painted
- Premium paint line
- Accent walls
- Color consult
- Final walk through
Cabinet painting add-on: kitchen cabinets sprayed with a hard enamel finish start at $10,000+ and take about 1 week.
Not included in starting prices: Drywall repair beyond patching · Lead paint abatement on older homes · Wood rot repair on exteriors · Wallpaper removal · Moving pianos and safes. We price these in writing if your project needs them.
Real paint jobs we completed
Past project prices from the year each job was completed. Material and labor costs have risen since, which is why the starting prices above are higher.
Interior, Whole Home
Every room inside
Typical size: Whole home, about 2,000 sq ft
Common scope: All rooms · Hallways · Stairwells
Typical timeline: 1 to 2 weeks on site, after permits
Basic
Functional + affordable
Starting at
$15,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Furniture moved and covered
- Spot patching
- One coat on walls
- Ceilings touched up
- Floors protected
- Cleanup
Best for: Move in ready
Mid-Range
Style + durability
Starting at
$22,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Everything in Basic
- Full patching and sanding
- Two coats on walls
- Ceilings painted
- Caulk at trim
- Washable finish
Luxury
Design + premium finish
Starting at
$32,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Everything in Mid-Range
- Trim, doors and stair rails painted
- Premium paint line
- Accent walls
- Color consult
- Final walk through
Cabinet painting add-on: kitchen cabinets sprayed with a hard enamel finish start at $10,000+ and take about 1 week.
Not included in starting prices: Drywall repair beyond patching · Lead paint abatement on older homes · Wood rot repair on exteriors · Wallpaper removal · Moving pianos and safes. We price these in writing if your project needs them.
Exterior, Whole House
Siding, trim, fascia and doors
Typical size: Whole house, one or two stories
Common scope: Siding · Trim and fascia · Doors and garage door
Typical timeline: 1 to 2 weeks, dry season on site, after permits
Basic
Functional + affordable
Starting at
$18,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Pressure wash
- Scrape loose paint
- Prime bare wood
- One coat on siding and trim
- Landscaping protected
- Cleanup
Best for: Protect the house
Mid-Range
Style + durability
Starting at
$26,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Everything in Basic
- Caulk every joint
- Two coats
- Fascia and soffits painted
- Doors and garage door painted
- Minor wood repair
Luxury
Design + premium finish
Starting at
$38,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Everything in Mid-Range
- Premium paint line
- Accent colors on trim
- Deck or railing painted
- Color consult
- Final walk through
Cabinet painting add-on: kitchen cabinets sprayed with a hard enamel finish start at $10,000+ and take about 1 week.
Not included in starting prices: Drywall repair beyond patching · Lead paint abatement on older homes · Wood rot repair on exteriors · Wallpaper removal · Moving pianos and safes. We price these in writing if your project needs them.
Real paint jobs we completed
Past project prices from the year each job was completed. Material and labor costs have risen since, which is why the starting prices above are higher.
What's Included by Tier
| Feature | Basic | Mid-Range | Luxury |
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| Prep | Spot patching | Full patching | Full patching |
| Coats | One | Two | Two |
| Ceilings | Touch up | Painted | Painted |
| Trim and doors | Not included | Caulk | Painted |
| Paint line | Standard | Washable | Premium |
"Starting at" prices reflect typical completed projects in the Greater Seattle Area and are not a quote. Final pricing depends on size, layout changes, material selections, permits and what we find behind the walls. Every project is priced in writing after a site visit.
Painting Cost Questions
How much does painting cost in the Greater Seattle Area?
Painting starts at $5,000+ for one to three rooms, $15,000+ for a whole home interior and $18,000+ for a whole house exterior.
How much does it cost to paint kitchen cabinets?
Cabinet painting starts at $10,000+ as an add-on, sprayed with a hard enamel finish, and takes about 1 week.
How long does painting take?
On site: 2 to 5 days for a few rooms, 1 to 2 weeks for a whole interior and 1 to 2 weeks for an exterior in dry weather.
When can you paint the outside in Seattle?
Exterior paint needs dry days above 50 degrees, usually May through September.
Is paint included?
Yes. Every tier includes the paint. Luxury uses a premium line.
What warranty do you give?
Every paint job carries a 2-year workmanship warranty, extendable to 5 years. Materials carry their manufacturer's warranty.
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Sarah & Robert
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Clifford
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Mark
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Teresa
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Clinton & Joan
House painting across Greater Seattle
Our main office is in Bellevue, and we paint homes in Seattle, on the Eastside and north into Snohomish County. House painting near you:
Painting a house needs no building permit in Seattle: the Seattle Residential Code lists painting among the minor work exempt from a permit. Repairs that go past paint, such as replacing a window or a structural member, can need one, and we tell you in writing if yours does.
Planning more than paint? See our remodeling pages for Seattle and Bellevue, or all 132+ cities we serve.
Our workmanship warranty
- 2 years standard. Our installation and labor are covered for 2 years from substantial completion.
- Up to 5 years. You can extend the workmanship coverage up to 5 years for an added charge, set in your contract.
- Not transferable. Coverage stays with the homeowner who signed the contract and does not pass to a new owner.
- Materials. Materials, finish materials included, carry the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty, and we help you file a claim.
Remodeling Warranty for the Greater Seattle Area
Related: Exterior & Interior Remodeling Portfolio Across the Greater Seattle Area.
House painting questions
When should I paint a house exterior in the Greater Seattle area?
Summer, when the siding is dry. NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals for Sea-Tac show 0.60 inches of rain in July and 0.97 inches in August, against 6.31 inches in November. Paint also needs the surface temperature above the minimum printed on the can and dry hours after each coat, so we plan exterior work for the drier months and move a day if rain is on the way. Interior painting can be done in any season.
How long does it take to paint a house?
It depends on size, condition and the amount of prep. Painting needs no building permit under the 2021 Seattle Residential Code, but in a home built before 1978 Washington's lead renovation rules apply once paint is disturbed, and exterior work waits for dry siding and the minimum temperature on the can. Your written estimate gives the number of working days for your house. See the Exterior Painting Project in Marysville, WA.
Do I need a permit to paint my house in Seattle?
No. The 2021 Seattle Residential Code exempts painting or cleaning a building from a building permit (R105.2). A permit can still be needed if the job grows into other work, such as replacing windows or structural wood. More in Do You Need a Permit to Remodel in Seattle and Bellevue?
What if my house has lead paint?
If your home was built before 1978, the paint may contain lead. Washington's lead renovation rules (chapter 365-230 WAC, run by the Department of Commerce under the EPA program) apply to paid work that disturbs paint in those homes, apart from minor repair and maintenance of six square feet or less per room inside or 20 square feet or less outside, and they set training and work practice requirements.
How do I get a price for painting?
Book a consultation. We walk the house with you, measure the areas to be painted and look at the condition of each surface, then send a written price that lists the prep, repairs and coats. The price depends on size, condition and detail, so we give it after we have seen the house. For background, read the Seattle and Bellevue Remodeling Cost Guide.
Book your painting consultation
Four quick steps. Tell us about your project and we’ll reach out to discuss it and see if we’re the right fit.