What does exterior painting cost in 2026?

For exterior painting you pay on average € 25 to € 45 per m², including labour and paint. Interior painting costs € 10 to € 30 per m². Window frame painting costs € 75 to € 150 per frame; small jobs start from around € 95. The state of the woodwork and the working height decide where you land in the band.

Roughly from April through October. The rule of thumb in the trade: at least 10 degrees, a dry surface and no rain on the way. Interior painting is possible all year round — many painters deliberately schedule it in the winter months.

The usual cycle is 5 to 7 years. The sunny and weather sides weather faster and often come up sooner; on the coast the cycle is shorter. A yearly check-and-touch-up round keeps that cycle achievable and stops small maintenance becoming major repair.

Yes. Submitting a request costs nothing and commits you to nothing. You receive up to 3 quotes and choose yourself — or no one, that's fine too. Prices and payment are arranged directly with the painter.

Painting companies in your region respond as soon as possible with a price indication. In spring, when diaries fill up, it can take slightly longer — whoever requests in winter is first in line at the start of the season.

Yes. We verify Chamber of Commerce registration and business liability insurance before a company receives requests. Customer reviews factor into matching.

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Wood rot is wood damaged by moisture: you recognise it by soft spots, bubbling paint or dark discolouration. Repair — milling out and filling with epoxy, or partial replacement — costs € 75 to € 250 per spot and always comes before painting: paint over rotten wood won't last.

Yes, that's even a focus. For owners' associations (VvE), landlords and commercial buildings there are maintenance contracts per m² (around € 20-40), with a fixed cycle, one point of contact and a report per round — often linked to the long-term maintenance plan (MJOP). Choose 'VvE and long-term maintenance' in the request.

The guide prices on this site include labour and paint, unless stated otherwise. Always check the quote: it should state which paint system will be used and whether preparation, sealant work and scaffolding are included.

Guarantee arrangements are made directly with the painter. Many painting companies give a multi-year guarantee on exterior work, tied to the paint system used and sometimes to a maintenance arrangement. Always have the guarantee period and conditions laid down in the quote.

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