House painting in Melbourne

Painters Melbourne

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A painter in oxblood overalls paints the window trim of a white weatherboard house.

The work

House painting in Melbourne.

A good paint job is mostly prep. Washing, scraping, filling and sanding come before the first coat. Paint holds only as well as the surface under it.

Melbourne is the capital of Victoria. Send the job with your suburb and a few lines about the house.

Some people look for a painting company, others for a contractor. Either way, start with the job.

This page is for homes. For a shop or office, pick Something else and tell us about the building.

The job

What needs doing in Melbourne?

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Interior painting

Walls, ceilings, trims and doors. One room or the whole house.

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Exterior painting

Render, brick, weatherboards, eaves and trims. The part the street sees.

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Roof painting

Metal or tile roofs. Washed, prepared and coated.

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Fences and decks

Fences, decks, pergolas and outdoor timber.

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Price

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A real price comes from someone who has seen the work. These are the things that move it.

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  • The state of the surface. Flaking paint, cracks and rot take more prep.
  • Access and height. Two storeys or a steep block can need scaffolding.
  • How many coats, and the paint or finish you pick.
  • When you need it done.
  • How big the area is, in rooms, walls or square metres.

Published guide ranges

  • $4,000 to $9,500 per house

    Whole interior of a 3-bed house. Includes GST.

    Source: What's The Damage?, Painter cost, Updated October 2026.

  • $4,000 to $10,000 per house

    Exterior of a single-storey house. Includes GST.

    Source: What's The Damage?, Painter cost, Updated October 2026.

  • $300 to $920 per room

    One room.

    Source: Airtasker, Interior painting cost guide, Last Updated on 28 September 2026.

These ranges come from published cost guides. They are not our price. A real price needs someone to see the job.

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How it works

What happens to your job.

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  1. Tell us the job.

    The work, the suburb and a few lines. Your budget if you like.

  2. We keep it.

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Questions

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What details help with a job in Melbourne?

Tell us the job type, your suburb and a few lines about the work. Say if it is inside or outside, roughly how big it is, and when you want it done.

Why does a paint job need so much prep?

Paint holds only as well as the surface under it. Washing, scraping, filling and sanding come before the first coat.

What are the licence rules for a painter in Victoria?

In Victoria, painting on its own does not need registration with the Building and Plumbing Commission. Bigger mixed jobs above a set value do. Check before the work starts.

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