If you're interested in getting your house painted, maybe you've received some quotes that are all over the place, or you're exploring this for the first time and wondering, what does it cost to do the painting in Willesden in 2024? I want to provide some helpful information to help you determine the cost of painting your house in Willesden.

Shutter Painting

Let's start with shutters. Most houses with shutters may be painted for between £28.70 and £41.00 per shutter. This entails removing them, cleaning them, and adding a few coats of paint. Additional difficult shutters, such as wooden ones, may need additional time, preparation, scraping, priming, and two coats of paint, raising the cost to around £82.00 or more per shutter. Most houses should expect to pay between £28.70 and £41.00 per shutter, with others going up to £82.00. 

Understanding Trim Pricing and Costs by Linear Foot.

Now, talking about the trim, we price them using the linear foot. You measure the overall length without worrying about the width of the boards. Flat boards like fascia boards, rake boards, and vertical trim boards typically cost between £0.82 and £1.64 per foot. Sofits, crown moulding, and dental moulding can push the price closer to £2.46 to £4.10 per foot. 

Painting Window Frames

Window frames are relatively easy to paint, especially on the first floor, where a stepladder is needed. First-floor window frames may cost around £16.40 to £20.50 each, while second-floor frames, requiring more ladder work, can cost £24.60 to £28.70 per frame.

How Siding Type Impacts Painting in Willesden

The square footage cost of siding varies significantly. Siding types are divided into porous and non-porous categories. 

Non-porous surfaces, like vinyl siding, aluminium siding, Hardy board, smooth wood, and smooth stucco, don’t absorb paint as much, so less paint is needed, and the application process is easier. 

Porous surfaces, such as brick, stucco, drive-it, and masonry, absorb more paint, increasing the square footage cost and labour involved. Porous surfaces can cost as little as £0.37 per square foot per coat if sprayed with few obstructions. 

However, if a ladder is required, and there are lots of interruptions, like windows or obstacles, requiring the painter to brush and roll, the cost can go up to £1.64 or £2.05 per coat per square foot. Prices vary based on the complexity of the area and how much cutting or taping is needed.

For example, band boards along the bottom of a house might cost about £0.82 per foot, while rake boards and fascia boards higher up on the house might cost closer to £1.23 per foot. Trim boards at the top of a two-story home can be as much as £1.64 per foot due to the additional time and effort involved.

Rising Labour Costs in the Painting Industry

Let’s talk about labour costs. Labour costs have been rising over the last few years and continue to do so. We used to pay painters £14.76 to £18.04 an hour, but now, painters are being paid £20.50 to £28.70 an hour. 

Rising Material Costs and the Importance of Two Coats

Materials have also increased, with paint prices rising by 6% to 12% each year. Despite the rising costs, I still highly recommend using premium-grade paint and applying two coats. Two coats provide the necessary protection, and any paint with a warranty will require two coats. One coat is not sufficient.

The Overall Cost Structure of Painting Willesden

When it comes to the overall cost of painting in Willesden, if we at northwestlondonbuildersltd.co.uk were to paint it, 85% of the cost would go toward labour, and 15% would cover materials. Of that 15%, 2% to 3% is allocated to incidentals such as caulk, plastic, tape, and brushes. The remaining 12% to 13% is for the paint itself. If you pick a premium-grade paint over a mid-grade paint, the cost will be virtually doubled. Even if you double the paint cost, it only adds 12% to 13% to the total project cost. Using mid-grade paint means you'll be calling your Willesden painting specialist back in roughly five years to repaint your home. Premium paint, on the other hand, increases the job's life expectancy by around ten years. You may double the life of your paintwork by spending an additional 12% to 13%.

Conclusion

Understanding the expenses associated with painting in Willesden's house will help you make more educated selections. From the shutters to the siding, each component of your home has a varied cost dependent on materials and labour. Remember that utilising quality paint and applying two coats will extend the life of your paintwork, providing greater value in the long term despite the higher initial cost. Keep in mind that labour expenditures account for a considerable amount of total expenses, therefore investing in high-quality work is critical. By carefully arranging your budget and selecting the appropriate materials, you can guarantee that your house looks wonderful and is safeguarded for years to come.