Is your home in need of new exterior painting and therefore you are looking for a reliable exterior painter? Then you have come to the right place. We give you the necessary information and average prices for exterior painters and the most common exterior painting jobs they carry out.
What does an exterior painter cost?
On average, you pay £35 to £40 per m2 or £40 to £50 per hour for an exterior painter. The price depends, among other things, on the surface on which the painter has to paint. For example, having wood painted is more expensive than having a wall painted because the latter can be done faster. See the cost overview below for the average costs.
| Work | Average price incl. labour, paint materials and VAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor painter – wood | Per m2 | £ 25 – £ 45 |
| Per hour | £ 35 – £ 50 | |
| Outdoor painter – wall | Per m2 | £ 15 – £ 25 |
| Per hour | £ 30 – £ 45 | |
| Outside painter – other | Per m2 | £ 35 – £ 40 |
| Per hour | £ 40 – £ 50 |
The cost of the outside painter can be calculated in two ways. For small projects, the price is usually calculated per m2. For large projects, such as painting the entire house, the exterior painter usually maintains an hourly rate. Of course, it is also possible to agree a total price for the project with the painter in advance.
| Outdoor painting costs | Average costs incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Front or back door | £ 100 – £ 300 |
| Window frame | £ 250 – £ 500 |
| Gable flat facade | £ 1.000 – £ 2,000 |
| Gable gable mid-house (50 m2) | £ 1,500 – £ 3.000 |
| Gable corner house or semi-detached house (100 m2) | £ 3,000 – £ 6,000 |
| Gable detached house (180 m2) | £ 6.000 – £12,000 |
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Price examples
To clarify this price guide, a number of price examples have been drawn up.
Most commonly chosen painting work
Are you planning to have your window frames and doors painted? Then the exterior painting costs including paint and sanding for the window frames and doors of a terraced house are between £300 and £600.
Greater project
Are you interested in larger projects, such as having the entire exterior of your house painted? On average, this investment costs between £1,000 and £6,000. The exact cost depends on the type of house.
Detailed project
Having exterior painting like four window frames including VAT costs an average of £800. This project is often carried out by an exterior painter.
Price structure of hiring an exterior painter
What does the total exterior-painting cost depend on?
Depending on the choices you make regarding your project, the final exterior-painting cost will be higher or lower. Below are some of these choices.
Choice 1: Materials exterior painter
The choice of the part of your house you want painted will affect the materials the exterior painter should bring. If the exterior painter is going to paint on a higher floor, scaffolding will be needed, for example.
If you approach a painting company that mainly does small jobs, there is a chance that the painter does not have the right or sufficient materials and will have to hire additional ones. So check carefully what materials will be needed for the project you are hiring the exterior painter for and whether the exterior painter you have your eye on has these materials.
Choice 2: Types of paint
There are different types of paint that protect against weathering. Alkyd paint is often chosen for exterior painting. This is an oil-based paint that provides good coverage.
Below is a price indication of different paints commonly used by an exterior painter.
| Paints | Average price per litre incl. £ 50 |
|---|---|
| Alkyd paint | £ 30 – £ 80 |
| Acrylic paint | £ 30 – £ 80 |
Do you want more price information about paints for exterior painting? Then read the article on painting costs.
Choice 3: Combine painting
Every part of your home can be left to an exterior painter. Think of a facade, doors, frames, windows and a dormer. It is often cheaper not to tackle just one part, but to combine several projects when you want to paint your house. Below is a price indication of exterior painting projects that you can combine to freshen up your home.
| Type of painting | Average cost incl. VAT | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gable facade | £35 – £40 | Price per m2 |
| Doors | £300 – £2,000 | 2 to 20 doors incl. door frames |
| Dormer window | £400 – £1.500 | From only side panel and side beam to full dormer |
| Windows | £ 250 – £ 500 | By window |
| Frames | £ 500 – £ 1.800 | From 7 m2 to all exterior window frames of a house |
Choice 4: Prices per m2 or per hour?
As you have already read above, prices for an exterior painter are generally calculated per m2 or per hour. Think carefully about what you prefer.
If the cost is calculated per m2, it is smart to determine the total area together with the exterior painter beforehand.
If the costs are calculated per hour, it is difficult for you to estimate the total costs. After all, you don’t know how many hours it will take a painter to paint your project.
Our recommendation is therefore to agree a fixed price with the exterior painter, especially for large projects. This way, you know immediately where you stand and you run the least risk.
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