What are the typical costs for a painter?

In addition to prices per window frame or per m², many painters work on the basis of an hourly rate. This rate gives a good indication of the labor costs for small or variable jobs.

Hourly Rates for Painting

In 2025, the average hourly rates for professional painters in the Netherlands are:

• Interior painting:
  € 40 – € 50 per hour (excl. VAT)
• Exterior painting:
  € 45 – € 55 per hour (excl. VAT)

For private homes older than two years, the reduced VAT rate of 9% applies to labor and materials.

What is included in the hourly rate?

The hourly rate usually includes:

• Labor
• Use of tools and small materials

And exclusive:

• Paint and large materials
• Possible call-out charges (depending on distance)

When does a painter charge per hour?

• For small jobs (one or two window frames)
• For uncertain jobs where it is not exactly clear in advance how much repair work is needed
• For additional work or rush jobs outside of a fixed project quote

As often advised by jeofferte.nl: for larger assignments, a fixed project price is usually more advantageous and more transparent than working on an hourly basis.

Example: Painting 1 window frame on an hourly basis

• Time: 2 to 3 hours of work
• Rate: € 50/hour (average)
• Costs: € 100 – € 150 excluding paint and materials

This corresponds to the standard prices per window frame.

Hourly Rate vs. Fixed Price

• Hourly Rate: flexible, suitable for small jobs or uncertain situations
• Fixed Price: certainty in advance, useful for larger projects

Summary

• Average hourly rate painter (2025): € 40 – € 55
• The rate for exterior painting is slightly higher than for interior work.
• For a complete project (multiple window frames, doors, fascia boards) it is more advantageous to agree on a fixed project price instead of paying per hour.

The price for painting window frames and other woodwork is not only determined by the number of window frames.
Various circumstances determine how much work is needed, what material should be used and how long the job takes.

Here are the most important factors for 2025:

1. Interior or Exterior Painting

• Exterior Painting:
  More expensive due to weather influences, extra sanding, primer and multiple layers of paint.
• Interior Painting:
  Less labor-intensive and therefore cheaper.

2. Condition of the Wood

• Well-maintained wood: only light sanding and repainting.
• Poorly maintained wood: wood rot treatment, filling or replacing parts.
  This can increase costs by 20–40%.
  (jeofferte.nl notes that this is a major factor, especially in older homes.)

3. Preparation

• Removing old paint layers, degreasing, and sanding takes time.
• The more preparation, the higher the costs.

4. Accessibility of the paintwork

• Ground floor: easily accessible, lower price.
• Floors: scaffolding or aerial platform needed.
  Extra costs: often € 200 – € 400.

5. Number of parts (economy of scale)

• The more window frames and doors in one project, the lower the price per piece.
• Small jobs (1-2 window frames) are relatively expensive due to start-up costs.

6. Choice of Paint and Material

• High-quality paint: higher price, but lasts longer.
• Cheaper paint: lower costs, but faster maintenance required.

7. Location and Travel Time

• Rates may vary by region.
• Local painters often have lower call-out charges (for example, selected via jeofferte.nl).

8. Additional Work

• Consider: fascia boards, dormer, facade cladding or wood repair.
• This increases the total amount, but a package price is often agreed upon.

9. Planning and Season

• In quiet periods (spring, late autumn) painters are often a little cheaper.
• In the summer months and just before winter, rates are often higher.

Summary

In short:
The costs are mainly determined by:

• inside/outside,
• condition of the wood,
• accessibility,
• number of window frames and extra parts.

Comparing quotes and planning on time (for example via jeofferte.nl) helps to get a competitive rate and avoid surprises.

An accurate cost estimate for painting work prevents surprises and makes it easier to compare quotes.
With the tips below, you'll know exactly what information to provide and what to look for when requesting a price.

1. Make a clear inventory

Make sure you know exactly:

• Which parts need to be painted (for example: 8 frames, 2 doors, fascia boards)
• Inside or outside painting
• The height and accessibility (a scaffold may be needed for higher floors)
• The condition of the wood (recently painted or wood rot present?)

A clear list makes a quote much more accurate.

2. Add photos to a request

Photos of the window frames and other parts give a painter immediate insight into:

• The current paintwork
• Any damage or overdue maintenance
• Required materials (scaffolding, aerial platform, etc.)

Platforms like jeofferte.nl always advise to include recent photos.

3. Indicate whether you will do preparatory work yourself

• Cleaning, sanding or removing old paint layers can save costs.
• By communicating this in advance, the painter can estimate his hours and price more accurately.

4. Ask for an all-in price

Specifically ask for a quote including:

• Labor
• Material and paint
• Possible travel time/call-out charges
• Extra options such as wood rot treatment or repairs

This prevents ambiguities afterwards.

5. Compare multiple quotes

• Don't just look at the price, but also at the quality of the paint, experience of the painter and warranty conditions.
• Comparing via jeofferte.nl or another platform gives a better picture of the market price in your region.

6. Coordinate the planning

• By scheduling the painting work in a quiet period (spring or late autumn), the painter can often offer a better price.
• State the desired execution period in the quotation request.

Summary

Good preparation provides an accurate price indication.
The clearer you describe the assignment (with photos and details), the more specific the quote and the less chance of additional work.