Painting/Painting quote template
Exterior house painting quote template (Australia)
Exterior repaints are mostly preparation, and that's what customers can't see. A quote that prices the walls by the square metre and lists the prep, trims and access separately explains your price before anyone asks.
Line items to include
- Walls by the m² (prep plus number of coats, with paint type and sheen)
- Window frames, fascias, barge boards and doors, as a lot or by the item
- Pressure washing, scraping, sanding and spot priming
- Filling and caulking gaps
- Scaffold or extra access equipment, if the job needs more than ladders and planks
Lead paint and older houses
Houses built before about 1970 may have lead paint. If testing shows lead, lead-safe preparation is quoted separately. Say so on the quote rather than finding out halfway through.
Access, weather and rotten timber
State your access assumption (single-storey ladder work, or scaffold included) and that dates may move for rain. Replacing rotten weatherboards or fascias is usually an exclusion, quoted by the hour if you find it.
Showing GST
When your rates already include paint, the customer sees one price per line. If you're registered for GST, show the ex-GST subtotal, GST at 10% and the total.
Worked example
Built from the exterior repaint (by m²) preset in QuoteAce for a made-up business. Prices are illustrative only; always check prices for your area and suppliers.
Sample Painting Co.04xx xxx xxx · hello@example.com
QUOTE
No. QA-000001
Date: 25/10/2026
Valid until: 24/11/2026
Example output
Scope of work
Repaint the exterior of a single-storey weatherboard house, approx 160 m² of walls: pressure wash, scrape loose paint, sand, spot prime bare timber, fill and caulk gaps, 2 coats exterior low-sheen acrylic on walls, gloss on window frames, fascias and doors.
Pricing
| Item | Qty | Rate (ex GST) | Amount (ex GST) |
|---|
| Exterior walls: prep and 2 coats exterior acrylic (paint included) | 160 m2 | $32.00 | $5,120.00 |
| Window frames, fascias, barge boards and doors: prep and 2 coats gloss | 1 lot | $2,400.00 | $2,400.00 |
| Pressure wash, scraping and spot priming | 1 lot | $950.00 | $950.00 |
Priced items$8,470.00
Subtotal (ex GST)$8,470.00
GST (10%)$847.00
Total (inc GST)$9,317.00
Inclusions
- Pressure wash and preparation before painting
- Ladders and planks for single-storey work
- Surface preparation, drop sheets and protection of floors, furniture and fittings
- Clean-up and removal of painting rubbish on completion
Exclusions
- Replacing rotten timber (quoted by the hour if found)
- Roof, gutters and fences unless listed
- Lead paint removal (if the house was built before about 1970 and testing shows lead, lead-safe work is quoted separately)
Assumptions
- Single-storey, ladder access on firm ground
- Dry weather; dates may move for rain
Payment terms
Deposit to book, balance due within 7 days of completion. Bank transfer or card accepted.
Terms
This quote is valid until 24/11/2026. Prices are fixed for the scope above; any variations or hidden conditions found on site will be quoted and agreed in writing before the work proceeds. Materials remain the property of Sample Painting Co. until paid in full. All work is carried out in line with the relevant Australian Standards and state regulations.
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Common questions
Should I quote exterior painting per square metre?
A wall rate per m² is easy to compare and to adjust if the area changes. Trims, fascias and doors are usually clearer as their own lines.
Does an exterior quote need to mention lead paint?
On older houses it's wise to. State that lead-safe work, if testing shows lead, will be quoted separately.
Should gutters and fences be in an exterior painting quote?
Only if you're painting them. Otherwise list them as exclusions so the customer knows.
More painting guides
General information only, not legal or tax advice. Rules vary by state; check with your regulator, council or accountant.
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