20 July 2025

The Cost To Paint A House In Dublin: 2025 Expert Guide

By Max Panych

Introduction

The average cost for professional painting services in Dublin ranges from €300 to €800 per room for interiors and €2,500 to €5,000 for full exteriors. If you're pricing by square metre, expect €8–€20 for interiors and €15–€35 for exterior walls, depending on complexity and condition.

Average Painting Costs (Interior & Exterior)

Interior Costs

Interior painting in Dublin generally costs:

€300–€800 per room (walls, ceiling, trim)
€2,200–€3,500 for a 3-bed semi-detached

New builds or freshly plastered walls may come in lower due to less prep. Repaints with stains, peeling, or patch repairs drive prices higher.

Exterior Costs

Exterior projects require more labour, materials, and often scaffolding:

€2,500–€5,000 for full house exterior
€1,200–€2,000 for façade only

Homes with pebble-dash, roughcast, or access issues push costs higher. Paints must withstand Ireland’s damp climate, so high-grade exterior coatings are essential.

Estimated Painting Services Cost Table – Dublin (2025)

What Affects the Price of Painting Services?

Surface Prep & Condition

More than half the cost can come down to prep. Flaky paint, cracks, or damp patches require sanding, filling, and sometimes priming before a single coat goes on. We've painted over 500 Dublin homes, and prep is never the same twice.

Paint Type & Finish

Durable paints like Colourtrend and Fleetwood washable matt cost more but last longer. A satin finish costs more than standard matt, and oil-based paints (for trim) take more time to apply and cure.

Extras & Accessibility

Painting over stairs or high gables? You’ll need scaffolding. Large furniture that needs to be moved? That’s labour time. Always ask what’s included upfront—especially if exterior access is tricky or paint stripping is involved.

How Dublin Prices Compare to the Rest of Ireland

Dublin painters charge 10–20% more on average compared to rural areas due to higher wages, insurance costs, and demand. VAT (23%) is usually included for registered contractors, but some one-man bands quote excluding it.
We’ve seen similar jobs in Meath or Kildare come in at €500–€1,000 cheaper than Dublin, especially for exterior work. However, quality, reliability, and proper insurance tend to level the playing field.

What To Ask to Get a Fair Quote

Is paint included in the price?
Who does the prep and furniture moving?
Is the quote itemised or just a lump sum?
Do they clean up after or charge extra for it?

Looking for a reliable quote? Contact us today—we’ll walk your space, explain your options, and give you a no-surprises quote that sticks.

Max Panych

Manager