- Bathroom RemodelingTubs, vanities, tile and fixtures
- Showers & Glass DoorsWalk-in showers, benches and glass doors
- Niches & Accent TileShower niches, mosaics and borders
- Kitchen RemodelingBacksplashes, floors and full kitchens
- Tile FloorsKitchens, baths, entries and patterns
- Custom Tile WorkPatterns, borders and one-off details
- PaintingWalls, ceilings, trim and doors
- CarpentryTrim, doors, framing and built-ins
- Full RemodelsEvery room, start to finish
- Outdoor PatiosStone and tile patios
Interior painting cost in Peabody, MA.
What Boston area homeowners pay to paint a room or a whole interior, and what moves the price.
Published market ranges, updated November 2026. Your firm price comes after the quote visit.
The ranges
What interior painting costs around Boston.
Published figures for the Boston area. Where your job lands depends on the size, the prep and the finish you pick.
01One room, 10 by 12
$420 to $840Walls of a typical bedroom or office.
per room, Angi Boston02One room, 12 by 12
$505 to $1,010A larger bedroom or a small living room.
per room, Angi Boston03Whole interior, 1,000 sq ft home
$2,000 to $6,000Walls, ceilings and trim across the house.
whole interior, Angi Boston
Angi's Boston figures run $3.50 to $7 per square foot for a room and $2 to $6 per square foot for a whole interior, and labor is 75 to 95 percent of the total. These are published market ranges, not Becker's prices. Sources: Angi, room painting cost in Boston (July 8, 2026); Angi, interior painting cost in Boston (August 4, 2026); HomeGuide, interior painting cost (undated).
What moves the price
Why two jobs cost different money.
Six things decide where in a range your job lands.
- 01
Prep and repairs
Holes, cracks and peeling paint are patched and sanded first. The more repair, the more time.
- 02
Ceilings and trim
Painting ceilings, trim and doors along with the walls adds area and slower brush work.
- 03
Color change
Going from a dark color to a light one, or the reverse, can need an extra coat.
- 04
Height and access
Stairwells, cathedral ceilings and tall walls need ladders or staging.
- 05
Paint and finish
The paint line and the sheen change the material cost.
- 06
Furniture and rooms in use
Moving and covering furniture, and working around a lived-in room, takes time.
Time and permits
How long it takes, and the permit.
One room usually takes one to three days on our jobs. A whole interior is scheduled room by room in the written estimate.
Painting needs no building permit in Massachusetts: the State Building Code lists painting and similar finish work as exempt. In a home built before 1978, the lead-safe rules apply to any work that disturbs old paint; see our lead paint guide.
A real job
One we did, in Stoneham.
Ceilings fixed and floors brought back in Stoneham
Peeling ceilings in Stoneham repaired and painted, and the old oak floors sanded and finished until they shone again.
See the projectQuestions
What homeowners ask.
How much does it cost to paint a room in the Boston area?
Angi's Boston figures put a 10 by 12 room at $420 to $840 and a 12 by 12 room at $505 to $1,010, or about $3.50 to $7 per square foot. These are market ranges, not a quote.
How much does it cost to paint the inside of a house?
Angi's Boston range is $2 to $6 per square foot, or about $2,000 to $6,000 for a 1,000 square foot home. Ceilings, trim, repairs and color changes move it within that range.
Why is labor most of the price?
Prep, patching, cutting in and two coats are hand work. Angi puts labor at 75 to 95 percent of an interior paint job.
How long does it take to paint a room?
One to three days on our jobs, depending on the repairs and on drying time between coats.
Is the quote visit free?
Normally, yes. A project that needs an engineer, an architect, a designer or a specialized study may carry a fee, and we tell you before the visit, never after.
Reviews
What our clients say.
From our Google reviews.
Skilled and efficient with excellent communications throughout the project. Reviewed all my improvement requests in-person taking initial photos to make sure all was addressed. Made thoughtful suggestions and respectful of budget.
Becker General Service has done various home improvement projects for me. The results have always been beyond my expectations.
The team is reliable, professional, and committed to delivering great results. Their customer service is outstanding, and I’m very satisfied with their work.
Keep going
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The service, the other cost guides and the permit guide.
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Projects
Start to finish.
01 SaugusAn attic turned into a living floorAn open attic became a bright floor with a full bathroom, a window seat and a new oak stair.
02 SalemA whole house in Salem, made newThree floors, two bathrooms, a new kitchen, new stairs and oak floors everywhere. One crew, one schedule, one number to call.
03 Manchester-by-the-SeaA walk-in shower in Manchester-by-the-SeaAn old tub alcove taken to the studs and built back as a walk-in shower with a glass door, a mosaic floor and two niches.
