We own a 1960s farmhouse near Leeuwarden with about 80 meters of wooden window frames and door trim on the north side. They're weathered, starting to show grey patches, and one frame has minor wood rot at the base. We want them repainted but have no idea what this costs or whether we should tackle it ourselves. Budget is tight — looking for honest pricing before we call anyone.
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Exterior wood trim painting typically costs €25–45 per linear meter for professional work, so your 80m could run €2,000–3,600. Costs depend on: prep needed (scraping, sanding, wood filler), number of coats, paint quality, and access difficulty. Your grey patches suggest mold or algae — these need proper cleaning first. Minor rot should be treated or filled before painting, or it'll spread. DIY is possible if you're comfortable with ladders and detail work, but exterior trim requires good technique (proper primer, weather windows, multiple coats) to last. Many homeowners underestimate prep time. Post your job on AstraNL with photos of the trim condition and mention the rot spot — local Friesland painters can give you real quotes and advise whether wood repair is needed before painting.
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