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What is PainterQuote?
Accurate painting estimates without the guesswork
PainterQuote is a dedicated quote calculator for painters and decorators in the UK. Whether you are pricing a single room repaint, a full interior, or an exterior masonry job, PainterQuote handles the maths so you can focus on the work.
Most painters still estimate jobs on the back of an envelope or guess from experience. That leads to underquoting, forgotten materials, and profit margins that shrink job by job. PainterQuote replaces all of that with a structured, room-by-room painting estimate that covers every cost.
Answer plain-English questions about the job — room sizes, surface types, coats needed — and get a professional painting quote you can hand straight to your customer. No spreadsheets, no formulas, no messing about.
- Room-by-room painting calculation
- Automatic paint coverage estimator
- Interior and exterior painting modes
- Labour rate and day-rate control
- Primer, undercoat and topcoat included
- Built-in profit margin protection
- Professional quote output for customers
- Works on your phone — quote from the van
How PainterQuote Works
Three steps from the job site to a professional painting quote your customer can trust.
Describe the painting job
Tell PainterQuote about each room or area — dimensions, surface type, number of coats, and whether it needs primer or preparation work. Interior walls, ceilings, woodwork and exterior masonry are all covered.
Get an instant painting estimate
PainterQuote calculates paint coverage, litres needed, labour hours, material costs and your chosen profit margin — automatically. No guessing how many tins to buy or how long the job will take.
Send a professional quote
Hand your customer a clean, itemised painting quote that breaks down costs clearly. Professional output builds trust and helps you win more painting and decorating jobs.
Built for painters
Not a generic calculator — PainterQuote is designed specifically for how painters and decorators actually price jobs in the UK.
Room-by-room calculations
Add rooms individually with their own dimensions, surface types and coat requirements. PainterQuote totals everything into one clear painting estimate — from a single bedroom to a full house repaint.
Paint coverage estimator
Automatically calculates how much paint you need based on wall area, surface type and number of coats. No more overbuying or running short mid-job — get the right litres for emulsion, gloss and masonry paint.
Margin protection
Set your profit margin percentage and PainterQuote applies it consistently across every job. Stop underquoting and know your numbers before you commit to a price — protect your painting business earnings.
Time estimates per room
PainterQuote estimates how long each room will take based on size, prep work and coats. Helps you schedule painting jobs accurately and set realistic expectations with customers about project timelines.
Works on your phone
Create painting quotes from the van, the job site, or wherever the customer catches you. PainterQuote is mobile-first — no laptop, no office, no complicated software needed. Quote and go.
Your data stays private
PainterQuote uses local-first storage — your customer details, pricing and quotes stay on your device. No cloud accounts, no sharing your rates with third parties, no complicated privacy settings.
Painting jobs covered
PainterQuote handles the full range of painting and decorating work — from a quick freshen-up to a complete property transformation.
Interior Wall Painting
Emulsion for living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and kitchens. Accounts for wall area, window and door deductions, primer coats, and different finishes like matt, silk or eggshell.
Ceiling Painting
Ceiling-specific calculations including prep time for textured surfaces, stain-blocking primer, and the right coverage rates for overhead work where paint goes further per litre.
Exterior Masonry Painting
Masonry paint coverage for rendered walls, pebbledash, brick and blockwork. Includes scaffolding considerations, weather-dependent scheduling, and higher material costs for exterior-grade coatings.
Woodwork & Gloss
Skirting boards, door frames, window frames and doors. Calculates undercoat and gloss separately with the right coverage rates for oil-based and water-based paints on timber surfaces.
Full House Repaints
Multi-room jobs with different requirements per area. PainterQuote lets you add rooms individually and totals everything into one professional painting quote covering the entire property.
Commercial & Landlord Work
Quick turnaround jobs for landlords, letting agents and commercial properties. Standardised colour schemes, fast estimates for multiple rooms, and clean quotes you can email immediately.
"Used to lose an hour on every big quote. Now I do it in the van before I drive off. The maths is right, the price looks proper, and I've stopped underselling myself."
Dave MarshIndependent Painter & Decorator, Leeds
Common questions
Everything painters and decorators ask about PainterQuote before getting started.
How does PainterQuote calculate painting estimates?
PainterQuote asks you plain-English questions about each room — dimensions, surface type, number of coats, and preparation needed. It then calculates wall area (deducting windows and doors), paint coverage in litres, labour time, material costs, and applies your profit margin to produce an accurate painting estimate.
Can I use PainterQuote for exterior painting jobs?
Yes. PainterQuote supports both interior and exterior painting estimates. For exterior work it uses masonry paint coverage rates, accounts for different surface types like render, pebbledash and brick, and includes considerations for preparation work and access requirements.
How accurate is the paint coverage calculator?
PainterQuote uses standard UK manufacturer coverage rates for different paint types — typically 12-14m² per litre for emulsion and 16-17m² per litre for gloss. It adjusts for surface porosity, number of coats, and whether primer is needed. The result is a reliable estimate that prevents both overbuying and running short.
What does PainterQuote cost?
PainterQuote is £19/month for solo painters, or £15/user/month for teams of 5+. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial — no card required — and includes unlimited quotes, invoices, customers, calendar and branded PDFs. Cancel any time.
Do I need an internet connection to use PainterQuote?
No. PainterQuote works offline on your phone or tablet once loaded. You can create painting quotes on-site without mobile signal, then send them to customers when you are back online. Your data is stored locally on your device.
Is PainterQuote only for painters in the UK?
PainterQuote is designed for UK painters and decorators — pricing is in pounds, paint coverage uses UK manufacturer rates, and labour rates reflect the UK market. TradeQuote also offers calculators for electricians, plumbers, plasterers and cleaners.
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