Kandice VincentLet’s face it – the battle against the elements can leave your house looking like it’s seen better days. Whether it’s the harsh winter frost or the scorching summer sun, your home’s exterior takes a beating.
To help you give your residence a fresh makeover, we’ve scoured Toronto to find the best exterior painters. Get ready to say goodbye to peeling paint and hello to a home that stands out for all the right reasons!
How much does it cost to hire an exterior painter in Toronto?
In Toronto, the cost of exterior house painting typically ranges from $4,000 to $9,000. Smaller jobs start around $2,000, with larger projects going up to $30,000.
How We Chose the Best Exterior Painters in Toronto
1. Home Painters Toronto
Home Painters Toronto was founded in 1990 by Brian Young, who once ran a student painting company at York University. What started as a temporary job turned into a lifelong passion for transforming homes.
Since then, Home Painters Toronto has been recognized as an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalist. They were also a winner in the 31st annual Growth 500 ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies.
Each project includes a free estimate, up to five paint colors, and wall protection and preparation. They also offer a 3-year warranty on exterior painting.
If you’re in a rush, they can schedule house painters to come out to your home within 1-2 business days or sooner.
Once they start, most jobs take around two to five days to complete. However, if you’re in a hurry, you can request their ‘one or two-day’ painting services, and they’ll check if they can accommodate you.
In terms of costs, they provide no-interest payment plans and ‘no fee’ credit card payments.
Plus, they provide carpentry, handyman, and specialty niche painting, making them a one-stop-shop home improvement service.
Pros
- Over 30 years of experience
- Has won numerous awards
- Free estimate, five paint colors, and wall protection
- 3-year warranty on exterior painting
- Has ‘one or two day’ painting services
- No-interest payment plans and ‘no fee’ card payments
- Also offers carpentry, handyman, and niche painting
Cons
- A tad pricey
- Lack of communication
The painters did a fabulous job
“Brian came to give us a quote and even though he wasn’t the cheapest quote I liked his professionalism and reputation so chose his company to paint my exterior of the house. His painters Dean and Ali didn’t let me down. They did a fabulous job so really recommend them for anyone looking for a highly professional, courteous, expert painting job.”
April Arciaga, Google Review
Did an amazing job on the house
“Brian provided the quote and had his excellent team of painters came do the job at our house. Our lead on the job was Alish, I don’t recall all the other team members but they were all great. Very friendly and professional, did an amazing job on the house. The job took almost 2 weeks and they would work all day & clean up the job site each night so we could still enjoy the outside in the evenings. The quote was a fair price, a little more than other quotes that I had from some companies that friends had used. I think the job HPT did was better and worth the extra few dollars. I had to call them a couple weeks after to come help with some of the windows that where sticking (after being painted) and they where quick to respond and sent one of the guys back on my schedule to help just cut the area that the paint dried and was holding the window shut. Excellent crew, great value and looks amazing. I would recommend Brian and his team if your looking to paint / stain your house for sure.”
Darren Seefried, Google Review
2. Picture Perfect Painters
Established in 2010, Picture Perfect Painters stands out by assigning a dedicated project and field manager for each exterior painting project to provide quality work.
Their lead painters are trained and certified by the Painting Contractors Association (PCA) with a minimum of five years of experience. They also offer a 2-year limited warranty on workmanship.
They specialize in luxury residential exterior paint and finishes, offering brush/roll, spray finishes, and high gloss painting.
Speaking of luxury finishes, they’re actually a Preferred PRO Applicator of Romabio Exterior Masonry Coating. Meaning, they’re capable of achieving stained brick or masonry exteriors.
Additionally, they offer a color consulting service before exterior painting to make sure that your vision comes to life.
As a bonus, they’re also environmentally conscious, giving back 1% of all corporate revenue annually to charitable environmental organizations through 1% For the Planet.
Pros
- Over a decade of industry experience
- Assigns a project and field manager for each project
- Painters are PCA-certified with a minimum five years experience
- 2-year limited warranty on workmanship
- Preferred PRO Applicator of Romabio Exterior Masonry Coating
- Has a color consulting service
- Gives back 1% of all corporate revenue
Cons
- Pricey
- Reports of minor color corrections
We will continue to use and recommend Picture Perfect Painters
“Update: We hired Zak for some additional interior and exterior painting. We were again impressed with the quality of work and his team’s responsiveness to issues as they arose. Our exterior was somewhat challenging to paint and I appreciated the attention that their experienced painter Rich gave to it. Zak is easy to work with and brainstorm ideas with. I felt very listened to during the process and our expectations were properly managed. We will continue to use and recommend Picture Perfect Painters. We went to Homestars to find a reputable painting company and Zak got in touch with us right away. His services included wall prep, light wall repair, paint supply and painting. We weren’t able to access the house fully until a week before the job date (before a long weekend!) and Zak was still able to accommodate last minute changes we made to the original quote. Zak and Ramon did a beautiful, professional job in every room, especially the tight bathroom, and cleaned up very well. We would hire them again and recommend them to others.”
Shamim Ahad, Google Review
Professional, responsive, and produce high quality results
“Picture Perfect Painters is the only company I will use or recommend for any paint job period. Zak, Jordan and the entire team at Picture Perfect Painters are incredible. We hired them for exterior painting in 2020 and then again this summer (2021) for the kitchen cabinet painting portion of our kitchen renovation. They are very professional, responsive, produce high quality results, and they truly treat your home as if it were their own. We’ve hired them back for additional exterior door painting and will be having them paint the remainder of the interior of our home later this year as well. It’s always a pleasure to work with you guys! Thanks for everything!”
Jenna Nagapen, Google Review
3. CertaPro Painters
CertaPro Painters began in 1992 with the goal of making residential and commercial painting services hassle-free.
Their exterior paint process begins with a free home visit and estimate, including a detailed project timeline and color consultation with their expert. They prioritize thorough surface preparation before any painting starts to provide a pristine finish.
During the painting process, daily cleanup is standard practice, and a final inspection with the client ensures 100% satisfaction. To add an extra layer of assurance, CertaPro Painters provides a limited two-year warranty.
Due to this methodology, it’s no surprise that they’ve been recognized for 13 consecutive years with the Franchisees’ Choice Designation.
Beyond painting, they offer a range of exterior home maintenance services, including wood rot replacement, siding repairs/replacement, and stucco surface patching.
Pros
- 20 years of combined experience
- Free home visit, quote, timeline, and color consultation
- Surface preparation and daily cleanup included
- Final inspection to provide 100% satisfaction
- Limited two-year warranty
- Also offers exterior home maintenance services
Cons
- Closed on weekends
- Reports of spotty communication
The team at CertaPro was outstanding
“The Team at CertaPro were outstanding! They were on time, efficient and flexible with our needs by working at odd hours to complete our project on time. The best part – they were cleaned as they go. No mess. Highly recommend them.”
Lisa Lamb, Google Review
Matt and his team exceeded my visions
“Our family business required an interior and exterior refresh, I contacted Certapro and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. From the transparency and ease of communication, to the accurate quote, phenomenal work, and cleanliness, it was a seamless experience. We were ecstatic with the finished product. Matt and his team exceeded my visions for the refresh and were resourceful and insightful beyond my asks, truly going above and beyond. I will continue to recommend Certapro to anyone looking for quality and pristine work!”
Lauren Johnson, Google Review
4. Royal Home Painters
Royal Home Painters, with 12 years of expertise in exterior painting in the GTA, provides quality residential and commercial services. In fact, they were named as 2023’s Quality Business Awards Winner and were even featured on Houzz.
For those with busy schedules, they offer free, on-site consultations with the flexibility of same-day or weekend appointments.
They also have an extensive range of exterior painting services, covering everything from pool areas and stair railing to soffit, cement block, deck, and porch roof painting.
The inclusion of a free color consultation adds a personalized touch, helping clients discover the perfect exterior house paint color combinations.
Royal Home Painters stands behind the durability and quality of their work with a 2-year exterior house painting guarantee.
In terms of their commercial exterior painting projects, they’ve served renowned establishments like Metro Store, St. Louis Bar & Grill, Emerald Dental Care, and Iris.
Pros
- Over 12 years of experience
- Gained recognition via awards and the media
- Free, on-site estimates and color consultation
- Same-day or weekend appointments
- 2-year exterior house painting guarantee
- Experienced in commercial exterior painting
Cons
- Might be hard to book
- Reports of incomplete projects
The final result was truly stunning
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Royal Home Painters, and I must say, their services truly exceeded my expectations! From start to finish, their professionalism and attention to detail was unmatched.Their team of painters were true professionals, arriving on time and ready to work. They were polite, friendly and knowledgeable, answering any questions I had throughout the process. The high-end workmanship they delivered was truly impressive. They took great care to prep the surfaces and made sure to leave no detail untouched. The final result was truly stunning and exceeded my expectations.What stood out most to me was their commitment to customer satisfaction. They went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with the final product and even offered to touch up any areas that I wasn’t completely satisfied with. I was truly impressed by their dedication to their craft and their commitment to providing top-notch services.”
Negin Sabounchi, Google Review
Made sure everything was done to perfection
“Royal Home Painters did an amazing job staining my deck and fence. The team was professional, punctual, and did an excellent job with the job. Mike, the owner, was hands-on and made sure everything was done to perfection. I highly recommend their services!”
Melinda R. Luton, Google Review
5. Spray-Net
Founder Carmelo Marsala began as a franchisee for College Pro while studying at Concordia University. After noticing unattractive paint streaks on certain surfaces in exterior painting, he invented chemistry-based solutions that paved the way for Spray-Net.
Their exterior painting process begins with a free, no-obligation consultation at your home, showcasing a wide array of exterior paint colors.
Next, they formulate custom coating that’s tailored to specific surfaces’ needs, providing flexibility, breathability, heat resistance, or hardness as required.
Spray-Net then adjusts this paint based on real-time weather conditions during application. This is done via their patented, weather-adjustable painting process.
Instead of traditional tools, Spray-Net uses a specialized spraying technique for exteriors. This approach results in a smooth, streak-free finish in just one coat.
Aside from exterior painting, they also offer kitchen cabinet painting, wherein they use strong, water-based, odor-free paint.
Pros
- Free, no-obligation estimate and color consultation
- Formulates custom-coating
- Adjusts the paint based on real-time weather conditions
- Uses a specialized spraying technique
- Also offers kitchen cabinet painting
Cons
- Pricier than traditional painting
- Reports of missed deadlines
Very professional and highly communicative
“Serge and the rest of his team were very professional and highly communicative. They made sure that anything that wasn’t to be sprayed was protected and that the final product looked as though the work was original to the house. Furthermore, they were patient and responsive with any concerns I had along the process. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone inquiring about their services.”
Matthew Vidalei, Google Review
The colour match was perfect
“The work was exactly as described and the colour match was perfect. The team showed up early each day and worked as long as the rain would hold out. We are very happy with the results. Thank you to Serge, Matt, Trinh and the team.”
Lesley Greenwald, Google Review
