Basic
$1.91 – $3.55 per sq ft
Wash siding, scrape loose paint, spot-prime bare spots, one coat of exterior acrylic

Paint Siding: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Paint Siding in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $2.25 to $4.18 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for paint siding.
National average: $2.34 – $4.35 per sq ft
$1.91 – $3.55 per sq ft
Wash siding, scrape loose paint, spot-prime bare spots, one coat of exterior acrylic
$2.25 – $4.18 per sq ft
Pressure wash, scrape and sand, prime bare wood, caulk gaps, two coats of 100% acrylic exterior paint
$2.81 – $5.23 per sq ft
Pressure wash, scrape and feather-sand, prime bare wood, caulk all joints, two coats of higher-grade 100% acrylic
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.99 – $1.84 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.82 – $1.52 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.26 – $0.49 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.18 – $0.33 | sq ft |

Two-story house with freshly painted red siding and white trim and porch
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Ranch house with white painted siding, green shutters and stone base
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Labor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local paint siding contractors in Des Moines for personalized quotes based on your specific project.