Painting the exterior walls and elements of your property can sound like an expensive, long-winded and challenging project.

Moreover, you may not necessarily have the time or resources to take on such a task during your hectic schedule.

For a job of this nature, it is essential to enlist in the services of professionals, such as ourselves.

Therefore, most homeowners would turn to a painter/decorator or a specialist business for estimates and quotes.

Of course, it is always helpful to have an approximate idea of how much you will be paying when painting your home’s exterior.

The overall cost will be affected by a range of factors, such as;

the size of your property the condition of the current surface the elements and areas to be painted your choice of paint and finish the number of repairs and preparation time required before painting can begin.

Alongside labour cost, you may also have to factor in the cost of materials and equipment such as paints, stabilisers, brushes, tape, sand and cement.

There may be some situations where scaffolding will also be necessary.By adding up all of these costs, you should arrive at a reasonably accurate estimate for the price that will work within your budget, requirements, and expectations.

No two exterior house painting projects are the same, and it’s essential to keep in mind that the following factors might also add to the cost of your labour and materials:

The number of walls that have to be painted; terraced, semi-detached and detached houses all have different divisions and various costs. If you have any extensions, porches and conservatories that need repainting, then these will also have to be considered. The extent of preparation and repairs; ensuring the surface is adequately prepared and repaired beforehand is critical to achieving a flawless and long-lasting finish. The more complex any preparations or repairs are, however, the more you will have to pay. The type, finish and style of painting; the amount you’ll have to put aside for the paint itself, and this will depend on how much paint you will need, according to the size of your house and the number of coats required. Also, some colours and finishes are more expensive than others, which is something to keep in mind.