Painting Prices in Vancouver

Walls-only interior budgets often start around $2-$4 per sq. ft., while a fuller scope with walls, ceilings and trim commonly plans around $3-$7 per sq. ft. Many 2,000 sq. ft. full interiors land near $8,000-$15,000+. Exterior projects commonly range from about $4,000-$20,000+, with detailed or difficult properties going higher.

Floor area does not show wall height, door and trim counts, repairs, access, furniture protection, colours or strata restrictions. Those details change labour time, which is why the same square footage can produce very different fair quotes.

Hemlock currently publishes a minimum interior charge of $1,400 + GST and a minimum exterior charge of $2,400 + GST. Minimums cover the real setup, protection, prep, travel and cleanup required even for a small project.

No. They are 2026 Vancouver planning ranges. Hemlock provides a fixed written estimate after seeing and measuring the project on site. The calculator is helpful for early budgeting but cannot diagnose prep, access or substrate conditions.

No. Hemlock requires a site visit before providing a fixed cost because surface condition, access and protection needs cannot be priced reliably by phone. The company provides a same-day written estimate during the on-site appointment.

Hemlock states that it charges what it quotes. If you decide to change the scope after the quote, the added or removed work should be documented before it proceeds so the updated price remains clear.

It should be clear in writing. Hemlock’s published planning ranges assume labour plus standard professional materials, but every fixed quote should name the paint line, sheen, primer requirements and coat assumptions. Ask whether specialty coatings or colour changes create added costs.

Only when both companies measure the same thing and include the same surfaces. Some painters use floor area; others use paintable surface area. A room-and-surface scope with prep and coat counts is a more reliable comparison.

The Government of Canada lists a 5% GST rate for British Columbia. Hemlock publishes its minimum charges as “+ GST.” Confirm the tax treatment and final tax amount on your written estimate. The estimator on this page can display its planning range with 5% GST included.

Hemlock’s public website does not currently list a third-party financing programme or published credit terms. Ask during your estimate whether any current payment options are available. The savings planner above is for personal budgeting only and is not a financing offer.

Hemlock publishes a 3-year workmanship warranty, excluding floors, steps and decks, along with its satisfaction guarantee. Ask for the complete written coverage, exclusions and claim process with your project documents.

Reduce setup time and tighten the scope - not the preparation standard. Clear smaller belongings, paint while empty if possible, simplify colours, keep acceptable ceilings or doors for a later phase, and define the finish level you actually need.