How to price painting the outside of a house
Masonry paint per m², fungicidal wash, repairs, access and labour: how to quote exterior painting in the UK.
For painters & decorators in the UK. Prices checked November 2026.
Worked example
“Wash down and paint 60 m² of rendered front and side walls, tower needed.”
| Material | Qty | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth masonry paint 10L | 2 tub | £100.00 | |
| Fungicidal wash 5L | 1 | £16.00 | |
| Exterior filler 1kg | 2 | £18.00 | |
| Masking tape 50m | 2 roll | £8.00 | |
| Labour, 15.4 hours at £32.00/hour | £492.80 | ||
| Transport | £25.00 | ||
| Total | £659.80 |
Typical UK retail prices including VAT, November 2026. Not VAT-registered example; add 20% to the total if you are. Rate is an example: use your own.
Where the time goes
- Wash down and repair4.6 h
- Paint two coats10.8 h
Before you quote
- Access is the biggest variable: price the tower or scaffold explicitly.
- Allow for weather days in your timings.
How the quantities are worked out
Each material is counted in the units merchants sell it in, with normal waste allowed, so you can order straight from the list. Labour is the on-site time for one competent tradesperson, including setting up, testing and clearing up. Change the measurements and the whole quote moves with them; that's what Quotable does for you on every job, with each material priced live at UK merchants.
Quote this job with today's prices
Type the job, check the lines, send a link your customer can accept and pay. Every material is priced live and linked to the product.