Painting costs — guidance, not a quote
Painting is priced once the surfaces have been inspected. These factors move the cost up or down.
What drives the cost
- Type of job: a single room, a full interior, weatherboards and trim, or a full exterior.
- Condition of the existing paint — chalking, peeling, mildew or failed sealants all add prep.
- Access: scaffolding, roof pitch for eaves, and site protection.
- Number of colours and whether walls, ceilings and trim are included.
- Coastal or bushfire-prone exposure affecting product choice.
- Lead-paint controls on older homes; NSW Fair Trading licensing when the job is over the threshold.
Insurance notes
Sudden damage from a covered event is treated differently from wear and tear or deferred maintenance. Whether and how much your insurer pays depends on the policy. Photograph damage and keep receipts for any emergency work.
Why there is no price list here
Two rooms that look alike can need very different prep once adhesion, mildew and substrate are checked, so any fixed price would be guesswork. Official licensing and lead-safe guidance is linked below.