Painting estimate calculator for painting contractor websites
In short
Brift adds an exterior painting estimate to a painting contractor’s website: the homeowner picks the siding type, sets the paintable area, and sees a range per square foot. The AI agent answers questions about prep, colors and scheduling and books the in-person estimate.
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Example using published average prices
Published exterior painting ranges per square foot, professional labor and paint.
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What your visitors ask before they call
- How much to paint the outside of a 2,000 sq ft house?
- Do you power wash and scrape before painting?
- Is stucco more expensive to paint than vinyl?
- How many coats do you apply?
- Do you also paint interiors and cabinets?
What the calculator asks
- Siding type
- Wood, aluminum, stucco, brick and vinyl each take a different amount of prep and paint.
- Paintable area
- Exterior painting is priced per square foot of surface.
- Prep work
- Scraping, caulking and wood repair add labor.
- Height and access
- Two- and three-story homes need ladders or lifts.
Price ranges for the trade
The calculator never shows a firm price: a range, then the next step you choose (booking, call-back, detailed quote).
| Option | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | $1.70, $3.60 / sq ft | This Old House |
| Aluminum | $2.10, $4.20 / sq ft | This Old House |
| Stucco | $2.50, $4.80 / sq ft | This Old House |
| Brick | $2.60, $5.00 / sq ft | This Old House |
| Vinyl | $2.80, $5.20 / sq ft | This Old House |
Published exterior painting ranges per square foot, professional labor and paint.
Example conversation
VisitorOur wood siding is peeling. Ballpark to repaint a two-story colonial?
AgentHere’s the range for wood siding at about 2,400 sq ft. Peeling usually means scraping and priming first. Any rotten boards?
VisitorMaybe a few near the gutters.
AgentWe’d replace those before painting. Want me to schedule the free estimate so we can see the prep needed?
Illustrative example: on your site, the agent answers with your prices and timelines.
What you receive
A lead that arrives with the project, the range shown and the visitor’s contact details, by email and in your dashboard with a summary of the conversation.
Setup
Paste your website URL: Brift reads your pages and builds the agent and the calculator in 60 seconds. Then paste one script tag once (WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, GoDaddy or any site). Updates publish without touching your site again.
Custom build, calculator builder or Brift
| Custom-built calculator | Calculator builder | Brift | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Often $250–$700 one-off | From about $18/month | $79/month after a 7-day trial |
| Setup | Days to weeks | You build the formulas | 60 seconds, from your website |
| Answers questions | No | No | Yes, 24/7, with your information |
| Price updates | Back to the developer | Edit the formulas | In the studio, published instantly |
Sources: a published custom calculator offer on Contra, and ConvertCalculator’s starting price on Capterra. Contra: instant price calculator for your website · Capterra: ConvertCalculator pricing
Pricing
Brift Unlimited: $79/month after a 7-day free trial, or $53/month billed annually ($632/year). Unlimited conversations.
FAQ
Can I add interior painting?
Yes. Add rooms or square footage questions with your interior prices.
Does it show a firm number?
No, a range. Your walkthrough sets the final price.
Can visitors pick a date?
The agent can send them to your booking link or capture their preferred dates.
What is the monthly price?
$79 a month, after a free 7-day trial.