Painters in Sydney
Fresh paint on a tired rental in Parramatta, a weathered weatherboard in the Hills or a whole-house refresh before selling — painting makes the biggest difference for the money. Post your painting job on Ressy and painting businesses servicing your area can get in touch to quote.
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What should this cost?
Typical painting prices in Sydney
Indicative ranges only. Your quotes will reflect the actual job, access and materials.
Pricing basis: these ranges are estimates from our own research into typical Sydney prices, not figures from recorded Ressy jobs. Check whether a quote includes GST, and what is supplied, before comparing.
Single bedroom (walls and ceiling)
$400 – $900
Interior of a 3-bedroom house
$4,000 – $9,000
Exterior of a single-storey house
$5,000 – $12,000
What affects the price?
Area to paint
Priced by room or square metre of walls and ceilings.
Surface condition
Cracks, flaking paint and patching add prep time.
Interior or exterior
Exteriors need scaffolding or ladders and weather-proof paint.
Paint quality
Premium paints cost more but last longer.
Height and access
Two-storey walls and high ceilings take longer.
How Ressy works
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Post your job
Tell us what you need, where and when. Add photos if you can.
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Get matched
Local businesses servicing your area see your request.
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Compare quotes
Businesses get in touch so you can compare prices and approach.
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Choose with confidence
Go ahead only with the business you're happy with.
Our trade network comes from Subby Connect, our platform for established trade businesses.
Common questions
Need a painter in Sydney?
Describe your job in a few short steps. Free, with no obligation.
Get painter quotesPainter jobs Sydney homeowners post
- Interior walls and ceilings
- Exterior house painting
- Doors, trims and skirting
- Deck and fence painting or staining
- Feature walls
- Plaster patching before painting
- Pre-sale and end-of-lease repaints
- Roof painting
Questions to ask before you say yes
- 1Do you hold a NSW painting licence for jobs over $5,000?
- 2Which paint brand and how many coats are included?
- 3Is surface preparation and patching included?
- 4How will you protect floors and furniture?