It's the first question nearly every customer asks us, and the honest answer is: it depends on the house — but there are realistic ranges you can budget around.
For a typical 3-bedroom home in Sydney, an interior repaint (walls and ceilings, standard ceiling height, reasonable condition) usually sits somewhere between $4,000 and $8,000. An exterior repaint on a single-storey brick or weatherboard home commonly runs $5,000 to $10,000, and two-storey homes go up from there because of access and scaffolding.
What actually moves the price
The biggest factor is preparation, not paint. A home that needs cracks filled, plaster repaired, mould treated or old peeling paint stripped back takes longer — and labour is most of any painting quote. Two houses with identical floor plans can be $2,000 apart purely on condition.
Other things that change a quote:
Ceiling heights and ornate cornices or trims (more cutting-in time)
Colour changes — dark to light usually needs an extra coat
Access: sloping blocks, tight side passages, two-storey work
Whether you're painting ceilings, doors, window frames and skirting, or walls only
* The paint system specified — premium washable paints cost more per litre but last years longer
How to compare quotes fairly
A cheap quote and a dear quote are rarely for the same job. Before comparing numbers, check each quote lists the same scope: which rooms, which surfaces, how many coats, what preparation is included, and which paint brand and line is being used. "Two coats of premium interior paint" is a different product to "paint walls" with no brand named.
Also ask about the warranty. We back our workmanship for 5 years, which is only possible because we don't skip the prep.
The quickest way to get a real number for your home is a proper look. We quote free across Sydney — call 0414 690 227 or send the quote form. We are based in Blacktown and quote Kings Langley, Quakers Hill, Castle Hill, Glenhaven, Bella Vista and Beaumont Hills the same week.