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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 wall painting up to 50 sqm

  • 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
  • Price estimate: R6500

Wall painting

Interior painting of 50–150 sqm apartment walls, ceiling, and doors

  • 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
  • Price estimate: R7500

New walls already primed

Exterior painting of house walls and roof (150-500 sqm)

  • 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
  • Price estimate: R35,000

Old walls need preparation

Interior wall painting for 50–150 sqm area

  • 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
  • Price estimate: R15,000

its just a matter of painting the walls

Interior painting of an industrial playground with detailed shapes

  • 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
  • Price estimate: R17,500

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

Exterior wall painting for a large apartment complex

  • 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
  • Price estimate: R350,000

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 of a commercial steel canopy

  • 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
  • Price estimate: R45,000

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 of window frames for 150–500 sqm

  • 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
  • Price estimate: R35,000

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Exterior painting of a house, 150-500 sqm including windows and doors

  • 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
  • Price estimate: R45,000

Exterior painting of a 5-room house with acrylic paint

  • 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
  • Price estimate: R45,000

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