16/05/2026
What Does Painting Actually Cost?
One of the biggest questions people ask is
“How much will it cost to paint my house?”
The honest answer is, it depends on the condition, access, prep work, height, colours, and what finish you’re expecting.
A quick tidy-up before selling is very different to restoring an old weatherboard home with peeling paint, rotten timber, or lead-based paint.
Here’s a rough guide so you know what to expect before asking for a quote.
Interior Painting
Small room repaint
From $850 + GST
Full room paint-out
From $1,400 + GST
Usually includes walls, ceiling, trims and doors depending on the room.
Whole interior repaint
Usually $8,000–$25,000 + GST
Depends on the size of the home, number of rooms, ceilings, doors, trims, condition and whether the house is empty or furnished.
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Exterior Painting
Pre-sale exterior refresh
From $7,500–$15,000 + GST
Best for improving presentation before selling. This is a cosmetic repaint, not a full restoration.
Standard exterior repaint
Usually $10,000–$28,000 + GST
Best for homes that need a proper repaint with normal preparation.
High-prep exterior repaint
Usually $20,000–$45,000 + GST
For older homes, peeling paint, rough weatherboards, awkward access, lots of trims, or extra preparation.
Lead paint / restoration repaint
From $35,000–$80,000+ + GST
For serious coating failure, old lead-based paint, heritage homes, heavy scraping, controlled preparation, and restoration-level work.
Roofline Painting
Gutters and fascia
From $2,500–$7,500 + GST
Metal roof repaint
From $5,500–$18,000 + GST
Roof, gutters and fascia package
Usually $7,000–$25,000 + GST
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Commercial Painting
Small commercial repaint
From $2,500–$8,000 + GST
Commercial exterior repaint
Usually $10,000–$50,000+ + GST
Why prices vary so much
Painting is not just “putting paint on”.
The real cost is usually in:
- Washing
- Scraping
- Sanding
- Filling
- Spot priming
- Masking
- Access
- Heights
- Windows and trims
- Peeling paint
- Rotten timber
- Lead paint
- Number of colours
- Condition of the existing surface
A small rough house can take longer than a bigger house in good condition.
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Important
These are guide prices only.
A final fixed quote is provided after photos, site inspection, access assessment and confirmation of the required finish level.
If you want a proper quote, send through photos of all sides of the house and a short description of what you want done.
