Exterior Painting: Costs per Job & Tips for Quotes
What are guide prices?
Guide prices are a way of setting prices where the focus is not on the hourly rate, but on the job itself. For common painting jobs, we determine a guide price in advance. That price is based on:
The average time an experienced painter needs
The complexity of the job based on the situation
The level of expertise and preparation required
Market prices and customer expectations
Including VAT and excluding our fixed service fees.
The result: a clear starting price that gives customers certainty upfront.
Why fixed prices are more practical than an hourly rate
With an hourly rate, costs increase when a job takes longer. With fixed prices based on guide prices, it works differently: the price is clear in advance.
Painting work can vary depending on the property or the size of the surface. Even so, a guide price gives customers an immediate and realistic idea of the costs.
That means: efficient work, no discussions afterwards, and clear expectations. Clear for the customer, and for the professional it means full focus on quality painting work.
Example of exterior painting and a guide price (2026)
Painting exterior window frames
From €109 incl. VAT
This price is based on:
Cleaning and lightly sanding the surface
Masking off surrounding areas
Primer if needed
Finishing one window frame with exterior paint
The guide price is based on a standard situation. Additional work, such as repairing wood rot or applying multiple coats, is always discussed in advance and may lead to extra costs.
When do prices differ from the guide price?
The guide price applies to the most common situations. Sometimes exterior painting is more complex than average. For example:
Deferred maintenance or wood rot
Hard-to-reach window frames or façades
Large surfaces or multiple coats of paint
In that case, the professional will always discuss this in advance. The painter must first be able to assess the situation on site or through clear photos or videos.
Transparency always remains the starting point.
Why guide prices work well for painting jobs
No extensive quotation process needed
Customers know in advance what to expect
Faster scheduling
More trust between customer and professional
For customers, this means peace of mind. For professionals, it means clarity and more focus on craftsmanship. If the job turns out to be more extensive, an additional quote can always be arranged through Zoofy.
Planning exterior painting without surprises?
With fixed guide prices, you know exactly what to expect in 2026.
Whether it is window frames, doors, or painting exterior walls. Zoofy takes care of it.