How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Townhouse Exterior in Chicagoland?

Painting the exterior of a townhouse in the Chicagoland area typically costs $1,950–$3,900 for a full repaint (siding, trim, and prep). Townhomes typically paint only the front (and sometimes rear) facade, keeping cost down.

Serving Naperville, St. Charles, Wheaton, Geneva, Lisle, Downers Grove and the Chicagoland area.

What drives the price

Wall area & number of stories (more access/staging)
Surface prep — power-washing, scraping, priming bare wood
Surfaces & colors — trim, soffit, fascia, doors, shutters, gutters
Paint grade and number of coats

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These are typical full-repaint ranges. Your exact price depends on your home's measured wall area and condition — our instant estimator measures your house from a single photo and prices it against thousands of completed jobs.

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Frequently asked questions

What's included in exterior painting for a townhouse?

Typically siding, trim, soffit, fascia, and prep (power-wash, scrape, prime bare spots). Doors, shutters, and gutters are common add-ons.

How long does it take?

Most homes this size take 3–6 working days depending on prep, weather, and number of coats.

What changes the price the most?

Wall area and stories (access), how much prep the surface needs, and the number of colors/surfaces. The instant estimator measures your home from a photo for an exact number.