Exterior Painting in Amsterdam

Our approach to exterior painting

For exterior painting, we first check the condition of the window frames, sealant joints and existing paint layers. Loose paint is removed and minor wood damage is repaired before the new paint layers are applied. Where sealant joints have hardened or come loose, we renew them so that moisture cannot get behind the woodwork.

We then sand the woodwork, prime bare and repaired spots, and apply the topcoats. The number of coats depends on the substrate and the colour choice.

When to carry out exterior painting

The best time for exterior painting is generally between early spring and late autumn, when the temperature and humidity are stable enough for the paint to dry and adhere properly. We do not paint in freezing conditions or during persistent rain.

Peeling paint, discolouration, blistering or soft spots in the wood are signs that maintenance is needed. The sooner you address this, the smaller the risk of wood rot and more costly repairs.

Exterior Painting across every neighbourhood of Amsterdam

We carry out exterior painting throughout Amsterdam, from the centre to the outer neighbourhoods. In practice we're active in, among others, Centrum (Jordaan, Grachtengordel, Nieuwmarkt), De Pijp, Oud-West, Oud-Zuid, Amsterdam-Oost (Watergraafsmeer, Indische Buurt), Amsterdam-Noord, Amsterdam-West (De Baarsjes, Bos en Lommer), Zuidoost (Bijlmermeer), Nieuw-West (Osdorp, Slotervaart), Buitenveldert, Westerpark and IJburg.

Do you own or manage property in another part of Amsterdam? You're still in the right place — the neighbourhoods above are where we work most often, but we don't turn anyone away in Amsterdam.

Which properties we carry out exterior painting for in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam we carry out exterior painting for private homeowners, VvE's and property managers. The housing stock in Amsterdam largely consists of canal houses, townhouses, apartment buildings, apartments, and each type of property needs its own approach — from height and accessibility to the type of woodwork or facade finish involved.

Whether it's a single home, a complete apartment block or a commercial building: we tailor the planning and approach to the situation on the ground in Amsterdam.

Cost and planning for exterior painting in Amsterdam

The cost of exterior painting depends on the scope of the work, the condition of the surface and the accessibility of the property. A terraced house calls for a different approach and planning than a complete apartment block. That's why we always start with an on-site assessment in Amsterdam, before preparing a concrete, clear quote.

For planning, we take the Dutch climate into account: we prefer to schedule exterior work during a dry, mild period, while interior work can be done year-round. For urgent situations — such as active wood rot — we try to respond faster.

Need scaffolding for exterior painting in Amsterdam?

For work at height — for example on an upper floor, guttering, or a multi-storey facade — scaffolding is often needed to work safely and efficiently. In Amsterdam we can arrange that directly through GoedkoopSteigerHuren.nl, part of the same organisation as Painting Company.

The advantage: you arrange painting work and scaffolding in a single request, with a single point of contact, instead of starting two separate processes.

Combining exterior painting with other work in Amsterdam

Many clients in Amsterdam combine exterior painting with other work, so it's all done properly in one go and scaffolding or an aerial platform is only needed once. Think of window frame painting, wood rot repair, vve painting, interior painting.

Why choose Painting Company in Amsterdam

Painting Company has now completed over 1374 projects and serves more than 261 VvE's, with a team of 14+ permanent painters and an average Google rating of 4.9. For exterior painting in Amsterdam, that means a team that knows the local building style and where extra attention is needed in this particular town.

As part of CrumBouw and GoedkoopSteigerHuren.nl, we can also arrange scaffolding in the same request if exterior painting in your situation involves working at height. Request a free, no-obligation quote for Amsterdam, and we'll think it through with you.