1Overview#
For painters and decorators. Customers say inside, outside or both, the rooms or area, surfaces, repairs needed, if rooms are furnished and who supplies the paint, and add photos.
Interior & exterior painting: rooms or area, surfaces, repairs needed and photos.
2What your customers are asked#
The form has 2 steps plus photos, then sending. Everything below can be renamed, hidden or made optional in Settings → Form fields.
What Needs Painting?
| Question | Type | Options & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Inside, outside or both?Required | Pick one | InteriorExteriorBoth |
| Property typeOptional | Pick one | HouseApartment / flatOffice / shop |
| Number of roomsOptional | Pick one | 1 room2 rooms3 rooms4 rooms5+ roomsWhole house Hint shown: "Or give the area to paint below." |
| Or the area to paintOptional | Size (typed or drawn) | M² or ft², typed; hint shown: "Wall area if you know it, e.g. from a builder's plan." |
| SurfacesRequired | Pick several | WallsCeilingsTrim / skirtingDoors Hint shown: "Pick all that apply." |
| Do the surfaces need repairs first?Required | Pick one | No, good conditionMinor (small cracks)Major (damp, peeling) |
| Are the rooms furnished?Optional | Pick one | Yes, furnishedNo, empty |
| Who supplies the paint?Optional | Pick one | You doI doNot sure |
Photos of the Rooms or Walls
Photo tiles: Room or wall, Damage close-up, plus extra photos. Tip shown to customers: Tip: photograph each room from a corner, plus close-ups of any cracks, damp or peeling paint.
Your Contact Information
| Question | Type | Options & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full NameRequired | Short answer | |
| WhatsApp / PhoneRequired | Phone | Local numbers are turned into international format automatically |
| Email AddressOptional | ||
| Property AddressRequired | Address + map | |
| Preferred Start DateOptional | Date picker | |
| Preferred TimeOptional | Pick one | Morning (9–12)Afternoon (12–4)Evening (4–8)Any time |
| Anything else we should know?Optional | Long answer |
Why these questions
- Rooms or area is the size of the job. Customers who know the area can type it instead.
- Repairs (cracks, damp, peeling) add preparation time.
- Furnished rooms take longer to protect and move around.
- Who supplies the paint changes your price.
3Set it up#
- Choose House Painting in the setup wizard. Already using another niche? Your niche → Change niche, then confirm by typing House Painting, with "Load this niche's starter texts" ticked.
- Settings → Region & photos: keep Minimum photos at 1, to see the condition of the walls.
- Settings → Form fields: adjust room options if you price differently.
Recommended theme: Minimal
Painting is about finish and care. Minimal's clean look reflects tidy work.
4Page texts#
These starter texts are loaded with the niche. Make them yours in Settings → Page texts.
| Text | Starter wording |
|---|---|
| Banner title | Get a Free Painting Quote |
| Banner text | Tell us what needs painting and we'll send you a price. No obligation. |
| Tagline | Interior · Exterior · Repairs |
| Header badges | Free Quote | No obligation Inside & Out | Rooms, walls & exteriors Prep Included | Cracks filled first |
| Why choose us | Interior and exterior painting Small cracks and holes filled before painting Floors and furniture covered while we work We tidy up at the end of each day |
Make them yours
- Mention floor and furniture protection in Why choose us, if you do it.
- Use a photo of a freshly painted room as the banner.
5Reading a request#
Each request opens with a quick assessment: coloured flags for what matters most in this trade.
- Job: Both is flagged as a bigger or more valuable job.
- Rooms: 5+ rooms, Whole house is flagged as a bigger or more valuable job.
- Area: flagged by size (anything above 100 m² stands out).
- Condition: Major (damp, peeling) is flagged as needing attention (cost, access or risk).
- Surfaces: shown for quick reading.
- Furnished: shown for quick reading.
- Photos: green when every photo tile is filled, amber when only some are.
- Start: highlighted when it is today or tomorrow, so you can plan quickly.
What to look at first
- Major repairs (damp, peeling) may need a visit first.
- Whole house or Both inside and outside are larger jobs.
- Photos show the condition of the walls.
Statuses for this niche
New · Contacted · Quote sent · Job booked · Completed · Lost / declined
6Pricing your quote#
Price by room or by area, plus preparation and paint.
- Price per room (or per m²/ft²) for walls, with extras for ceilings, trim and doors.
- Add preparation for repairs.
- Add paint if you supply it, or a lower labour-only price if the customer does.
- Add for furnished rooms.
These are ways to think about price, not market prices. Use your own costs and local rates.
7Messages to customers#
Your quote message is filled in automatically when you send a quote on WhatsApp. This is the starter template (Settings → Page texts):
Quote
8Get more requests#
- Partner with letting agents for repaints between tenants.
- Share before-and-after photos.
9Launch checklist#
- Photos minimum at 1.
- Room options match how you price.
- Send one test request from your phone and check it arrives by WhatsApp and email.
Need the general setup steps? See the main user guide.