“The prep is what sold me. They scraped and primed every bad spot on our 1920s house instead of painting over it. Two winters later and nothing is peeling.”
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Interior & Exterior House Painting in Utica, NY
A finish is only as good as the prep under it. We scrape, sand, prime, and caulk first, so the paint stays put through freeze-thaw winters.
Quick answer
Exterior house painting in Utica and Central NY typically runs $3 to $6 per square foot of paintable surface, or about $5,500 to $12,000 for a two-story home. Interior rooms average $450 to $1,100 each. The biggest cost driver is prep: we wash, scrape, sand, prime bare wood, and caulk gaps before any finish coat goes on. Exterior season runs roughly mid-May to early October, and interiors are year-round.
2 coatsstandard finish coats
May–Octexterior season
Year-roundinterior painting
Last updated October 2026
- 7+ yearsServing the Utica region
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- Free written quotesItemized, no surprise fees
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When to call
When your paint is telling you it is time
- Peeling or flakingPaint lifting off the wood lets water in behind it, and the damage spreads every freeze-thaw cycle.
- Bare wood showingUnprotected siding and trim soak up moisture and start to rot, especially on north and west walls.
- ChalkingA powdery residue when you rub the siding means the binder has broken down and the coating is spent.
- Cracked or missing caulkOpen joints at trim, windows, and corners are where water and drafts get into the wall.
- Mildew and stainingShaded, damp sides of the house grow mildew that needs to be treated, not painted over.
- Faded, tired colorSometimes the coating is fine and the house just looks worn. A new color is the cheapest curb-appeal upgrade there is.
Done right
What is included in an S&T paint job
The details below are included in your quote, not upsold later.
Color help
Bring your ideas or let us help. We can paint test swatches on the house before you commit.
Surface protection
Drop cloths, masking, and plastic on floors, furniture, windows, plants, and walkways.
Wash and treat
Exterior surfaces washed and mildew treated so primer and paint bond properly.
Scrape and sand
Loose and failing paint removed and edges feathered so the new finish lies flat.
Prime bare wood
Every spot of bare wood primed. Skipping this step is why cheap paint jobs peel in two years.
Caulk and patch
Gaps at trim, corners, and windows caulked. Interior nail holes and cracks patched and sanded.
Two finish coats
Quality exterior or interior paint applied for even color and full film build.
Final walkthrough
We walk every wall with you and touch up anything you point out before we call it done.
Options
Exterior, interior, and everything in between
$3–$6 / sq ft
Exterior painting
Clapboard, shingles, trim, soffits, fascia, doors, shutters, porches, and railings. Prep matched to the age and condition of your siding.
$450–$1,100 / room
Interior painting
Walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and cabinets. Clean lines, protected floors, and furniture moved and replaced.
Quoted per project
Porches, decks & trim
Porch floors, columns, railings, and decorative trim on older homes, where most peeling starts first.
Pricing
How much does house painting cost in Central NY?
Typical 2026 installed ranges for homes in Utica and the surrounding area. Your exact price comes from a free in-person estimate and written quote.
Get my exact priceExterior, per sq ft of paintable surface$3 – $6
Typical two-story exterior$5,500 – $12,000
Interior walls, per sq ft$2 – $4.50
Average single room$450 – $1,100
Ranges are estimates, not offers. Height, access, repairs found during the job, and material choices affect the final price.
Good to know
Pre-1978 home? Federal EPA lead-safe (RRP) rules apply when paint is disturbed on older houses. We will walk you through what that means for your project during the estimate.
Our process
Our house painting process
Clear steps, a written price, and no surprises.
Walkthrough & color
We look at every surface, talk colors and sheen, and flag rot or repairs that should happen first.
Written quote
An itemized estimate covering prep, primer, paint, and any carpentry, with a clear start date.
Prep & paint
Protect, wash, scrape, sand, prime, caulk, then two finish coats. Exteriors are scheduled around weather.
Final walkthrough
You inspect the work with us, we touch up, clean up, and leave labeled leftover paint for future touch-ups.
Project photos
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Reviews
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Real projects, real neighbors. Most of our work comes from referrals and repeat customers.
“Painted our whole first floor and ceilings over the winter. Furniture moved and covered, lines are perfect, and they were done when they said they would be.”
“Our old gutters overflowed every storm and the basement corner was always damp. They measured everything, explained why we needed 6-inch on the back, and had the new system up in a day. Not a drop in the basement since.”
FAQ
House Painting FAQ
Straight answers to the questions we hear most at estimates.
How much does it cost to paint a house exterior in Utica, NY?
Most exteriors in the Utica area run $3 to $6 per square foot of paintable surface. A typical two-story home lands around $5,500 to $12,000. The range depends mostly on how much scraping, priming, and repair the siding and trim need, plus height and the amount of detailed trim.
When is the best time to paint a house exterior in Central NY?
Roughly mid-May through early October. Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures to stay above the label minimum (often 35 to 50 degrees F) through the drying period, and morning dew and early sunsets shorten the work day in fall. We schedule around the forecast.
Why is my exterior paint peeling?
Peeling usually comes from moisture getting behind the paint (from leaks, missing caulk, or poor ventilation), painting over dirty or chalky surfaces, or skipping primer on bare wood. On older homes, many layers of old paint can also lose adhesion. We look for the cause during the estimate so the new finish does not fail the same way.
Do you paint interiors in the winter?
Yes. Interior painting is year-round, and winter is often the easiest time to get on the schedule. We protect floors and furniture, keep the work area tidy each day, and use low-odor paints when you are living in the house.
How long does an exterior paint job take?
Most single-family exteriors take three to seven working days depending on size, prep, and weather. Prep is usually the longest part. We give you an expected timeline in the quote and keep you posted if rain pushes a day.
Do you help with picking colors?
Yes. We can talk through what works with your roof, stone, and neighborhood, and paint sample swatches on the house so you see the color in real light before deciding.
Do you paint homes built before 1978?
Yes. Many homes in the Mohawk Valley were built before 1978, so lead-based paint may be present in older layers. Federal EPA rules set lead-safe practices for disturbing that paint. We discuss the approach for your home during the estimate.
Still have a question? Call (877) 879-4616 or send us a message.
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