What Does A Painter Really Cost?

In 2025, the costs for painting work in the Netherlands are at a level where quality, accessibility and preparation have the greatest influence on the total price. Prices may vary per painter , but the indications below give a realistic picture.

1. Cost indication per component

Painting window frames

• Interior window frames: € 100 – € 130 per piece
• Exterior window frames: € 130 – € 180 per piece

Painting doors

• Interior door: € 90 – € 140
• Exterior door: € 140 – € 200

Other components

• Fascia boards / roof edges: € 25 – € 40 per linear meter
• Dormer (complete): € 500 – € 900

2. Hourly rate and price per m²

• Painter's hourly rate: € 40 – € 55 (excl. VAT)
• Price per m²:
• Inside: € 25 – € 35
• Outside: € 30 – € 40

(For homes older than 2 years, 9% VAT applies to painting work.)

3. Total project costs (indications)

• 5 exterior frames: approx. € 700 – € 800
• 10 exterior frames: approx. € 1,500 – € 1,800
• Combination project (8 frames + 1 exterior door + bargeboards): approx. € 1,650 – € 1,750

When more parts are included in one order, the price per part decreases significantly.

4. Key price determinants

• Interior or exterior painting
• Condition of the wood and any wood rot treatment
• Accessibility (scaffolding or aerial platform required?)
• Quality of the paint
• The number of parts (economies of scale for larger orders)

5. Saving Tips

• Combine different painting jobs into one assignment
• Compare quotes via platforms like jeofferte.nl
• Do simple preparations yourself (cleaning, light sanding)
• Schedule the work outside the peak season for better rates

Conclusion

For an average house, the costs for painting work in 2025 are:

• Small project: a few hundred euros
• Average project (multiple window frames): € 1,500 – € 2,000
• Large project (combination): € 2,500 or more, depending on size and condition

Comparing quotes remains the best way to get an accurate price.

In addition to prices per frame or per part, painters often use hourly rates or calculate based on the number of square meters to be painted. These methods provide insight into how a total project price is established.

1. Cost per hour

Average painter hourly rate (2025)

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

The low VAT rate of 9% applies to private homes older than 2 years.

What is included in the hourly rate?

• Labor of the painter
• Use of tools
• Usually excluding material/paint (unless otherwise agreed)

When does a painter opt for an hourly rate?

• For small or uncertain jobs (e.g. repair work with unclear extent of damage)
• When it is difficult to estimate in advance how much work is needed

2. Costs per m² (square meter)

For larger surfaces such as facades, walls or ceilings, a square meter price is often used. This makes the costs predictable.

Average prices per m² in 2025:

• Interior painting: € 25 – € 35 per m²
• Exterior painting: € 30 – € 40 per m²

These prices include labor, paint and small materials.

3. Factors that influence the price per m²

• Condition of the surface (a lot of sanding and filling increases the price)
• Accessibility (scaffolding required for high facades)
• Type of paint (durable paints are more expensive but last longer)
• Combination jobs (by bundling work, the price per m² decreases)

As jeofferte.nl often advises: for larger projects, it can be advantageous to make agreements based on price per m² instead of per hour.

4. Example: Painting 50 m² of exterior facade

5. When to choose per hour or per m²?

• Per hour: small, uncertain or difficult to estimate jobs.
• Per m²: larger surfaces or clearly defined projects (facades, ceilings, entire rooms).
• Per frame/component: common for frames and doors, because the work can be clearly converted.

Summary

• Painter hourly rate: € 40 – € 55 per hour
• Price per m²: € 25 – € 40 per m²
• For frames, it is almost always calculated per component, but for larger projects, a price per m² or a total project price may be more advantageous.

In addition to painting window frames, other parts of a house are often addressed. The examples below help to get a good idea of the costs of common painting jobs.

(All prices include material and labor, excluding special repairs or accessibility surcharges.)

1. Painting Window Frames

Interior Window Frames

• 1 window frame: € 100 – € 130
• 5 window frames: € 550 – € 650
• 10 window frames: € 1.000 – € 1.200

Exterior Window Frames

• 1 window frame: € 130 – € 180
• 5 window frames: € 700 – € 800
• 10 window frames: € 1.500 – € 1.800

2. Painting Doors

Treating a painted door (inside or outside):

• Interior door: € 90 – € 140
• Exterior door: € 140 – € 200

When doors and frames are tackled together, a painter often gives a package price. jeofferte.nl recommends including this in your quote request.

3. Painting a Dormer

A dormer requires more work (multiple surfaces and more difficult to reach):

• Average price: € 500 – € 900
• Including frames, fascia boards and side walls.

4. Painting of bargeboards and eaves

• Price indication: € 25 – € 40 per linear meter.
• This will be taken into account more favorably when combined with window work.

5. Combination project: frames + doors

A common combination (for example, for a terraced house):

With combined orders, the advantage can increase to several hundred euros, because the painter can work efficiently.

6. Extra costs for special circumstances

1. Wood rot treatment: +20% to +40%
2. Scaffolding or aerial platform: € 200 – € 400 extra, depending on duration and height.
3. Special paint system (e.g. high gloss or 2-component): additional costs due to material price.

Summary

With these price examples, you get a clear idea of what painting work costs on average in 2025.
By having several parts carried out at the same time and comparing quotes (for example via jeofferte.nl), the price per part becomes considerably more favorable.

The final price for painting window frames and other paintwork depends on several factors. These together determine how many hours of work are needed and which materials are used.

1. Interior or exterior painting

• Exterior painting is more expensive
  Due to rain, sun and temperature changes, exterior work requires more preparation: sanding, primer and multiple coats of paint.
• Interior painting is cheaper
  Less pre-treatment and no weather influences ensure a lower price.

2. Condition of the wood

• Well-maintained wood: only cleaning, sanding and painting.
• Wood with damage: extra costs for filling, wood rot treatment or replacement of parts.
  With overdue maintenance, this can result in 20% to 40% extra costs.
  (jeofferte.nl often sees this in older homes.)

3. Preparation and preliminary work

• Removing old paint layers, sanding, and degreasing takes time.
• The worse the current condition, the more preparation is needed and the higher the price.

4. Accessibility of the window frames

• Window frames on the ground floor are faster and cheaper to paint.
• Window frames on higher floors require scaffolding or a aerial platform, which causes extra costs.

5. Number of window frames and economies of scale

• The more parts at once, the lower the price per piece.
• For small jobs, painters often charge a start-up fee, making one or two window frames relatively expensive.

6. Type of paint and material choice

• High-quality paint: more expensive purchase, but longer lifespan.
• Budget paint: cheaper, but requires repainting sooner.

7. Region and travel time

• The price may vary per region.
• Local painters (for example, found via jeofferte.nl) usually have lower call-out charges.

8. Additional work

• Consider painting doors, fascia boards, facade cladding or repairing woodwork.
• These additional activities increase costs, but combining often results in a package discount.

9. Time of execution

• In quiet periods (e.g. spring or late autumn) rates may be more favorable due to less pressure in the planning.

Summary

The most important price determinants are:

• Interior/exterior painting
• Wood condition and preparation
• Accessibility
• Number of parts (economy of scale)
• Choice of paint and material

By performing good maintenance and comparing quotes via platforms such as jeofferte.nl, you can keep costs under control.

Although painting is an investment in maintenance and appearance of your home, there are smart ways to reduce costs without compromising quality.

1. Combine painting

Have multiple parts done in one order, such as:

• Window frames
• Doors
• Fascia boards and cladding

Advantage:
The painter can work more efficiently. This reduces the price per part and limits travel costs.

2. Request multiple quotes

By contacting multiple painting companies, you gain insight into:

• Differences in hourly rate
• Material choice
• Warranty conditions

Practical: via jeofferte.nl you can easily compare prices and working methods of multiple painters, so you can make an informed choice.

3. Prepare yourself where possible

You can do simple tasks yourself to save the painter time:

• Cleaning
• Remove loose paint
• Light sanding

Effect: this can save 10% to 20% on labor costs.

4. Plan outside the peak season

In quiet periods (spring or late autumn) painters are often more flexible in their planning and rates.
Result: a more favorable rate or extra work for the same amount.

5. Perform maintenance in a timely manner

Regular maintenance prevents:

• Expensive wood rot treatments
• Intensive sanding and repair work

Advice: don't wait too long to paint. Preventive maintenance is always cheaper in the long run.

6. Choose a local painter

Local painters charge less or no travel costs and can be on site faster.
When comparing via jeofferte.nl, local parties are often automatically included.

7. Discuss paint choice and work agreements

• Choose quality paint: lasts longer, so lower maintenance costs.
• Ask for a clear quote with a total price instead of just an hourly rate.

Summary

By planning smartly, preparing and comparing quotes, the total price of painting work can be significantly reduced.
In particular, larger projects or combined jobs often yield a lot of benefit.