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How much does house painting cost?

  • R50 – R100/sqm
    Exterior painting — labour only
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How much will house painting cost you?

Below you will find a detailed breakdown of house painting prices, together with descriptions what is included in the price and other necessary information that will help you make the best possible decision.

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Exterior painting — labour only

  • R50 – R100/sqm

This is the price for exterior painting per square metre of roof, labour only. Additional costs apply for paint purchase and any accessories. The average cost is usually R75/sqm.

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Recent jobs for house painting

Interior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): Up to 50 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible

Wall painting

Interior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg
  • Property type: Apartment/Flat
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls, Ceiling, Doors
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 50–150 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible

New walls already primed

Exterior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What needs to be painted?: Exterior walls, Roof
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 150–500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible

Old walls need preparation

Interior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cinderella Park, Pietermaritzburg
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 50–150 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: I'm flexible

its just a matter of painting the walls

Interior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Kempton Park
  • Property type: Industrial
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Other
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 50–150 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible

We would like to paint the playground. Different road signs/ shapes etc

Exterior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Klerksdorp
  • Property type: Apartment/Flat
  • What needs to be painted?: Exterior walls
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): More than 500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: I'm flexible

The name of the complex is Matlosana Gardens based in Klerksdorp. It has about units. We require a contractor to physically go on site to access then quote us for the work.

Exterior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Newcastle
  • Property type: Commercial
  • What needs to be painted?: Other surfaces
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 150–500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible

We are currently in the process of obtaining prices for a contractors in Newcastle to undertake a painting project for a steel canopy at a fuel station. Will you be able to assist with such a project and if so can you send through you prices.

Interior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Durban
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Window frames
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 150–500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible

Yeah cleaning

Exterior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Durban
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What needs to be painted?: Windows and doors
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 150–500 sqm

Exterior painting

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Ladysmith
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What needs to be painted?: Exterior walls, Roof
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 50–150 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible

Repainting the external walls of a five-room, two-bathroom house using acrylic paint includes window frame and window sills.