As the warmer weather approaches, it presents the perfect opportunity to give your Melbourne home a fresh new look with a coat of exterior paint. You know that getting your home’s exterior professionally painted is the best option, but you’re probably wondering how much it will cost. As professional exterior painters, we at Let’s Paint Your Place know that every home and painting project is unique. However, we can provide some averages and guidelines on exterior painting costs to help you budget and plan your project accordingly.
The cost of exterior painting in Melbourne can vary quite a bit depending on several factors. These include the size and height of your home, the surface of your home’s exterior, whether access equipment is required, the current condition of the exterior, and the level of surface preparation needed. Generally speaking, you can expect to pay anywhere from $10,000 up to $30,000 or more for a full exterior paint job on your standard suburban home.
Below are some average costs for exterior painting in Melbourne based on the type of surface being painted, the size of the exterior, etc.:
- For an average-sized house with rendering, weatherboards, or bricks you would be looking at between $10-25k depending on the square meterage of your home’s exterior
- To get just the eaves, gutters, and fascias done you’re looking at $3-$6k on average, most painters including Let’s Paint Your Place charge per metre for these sections of your exterior.
- For a home exterior of around 40m2 you would be looking at between $20-$30k for a full exterior painting project.
If you’re interested in finding out how much your exterior painting job will cost, it’s best to reach out to a professional painter and get a free quote.
What We Consider When Quoting Your Exterior Painting Job
Now let’s take a look at some of the variables that affect the cost of your Melbourne exterior painting project so you know what goes into quoting your individual job.
Size and Height Of Your Home’s Exterior
Quite simply, the larger the surface area that needs to be painted, the more paint and labour will be required. Multi-storey homes also cost more due to the labour involved in scaffolding, harnessing, etc to access upper levels safely.
Your Home’s Exterior
While quoting jobs the primary two things we take into consideration are the size of your home’s exterior (in m2) and the surface that is being painted, as this impacts the spread rate and ultimately the amount of paint that will need to be used per coat.
Surface Preparation
Thorough prep work like fixing minor damage, cleaning, removing flaking paint, sanding and priming ensure a quality paint job that will last longer. However, this can add a significant amount of time and labour costs.
Condition of Existing Paintwork
If existing paint is peeling, cracked or damaged, extra work will be needed prior to painting. Complete paint stripping adds more labour time and disposal fees.
Access Issues
Challenges like a steep block, limited space, or accessing heights that require extra equipment such as scaffolding or boom lifts that are required to paint safely and efficiently will increase the quotation price. It’s always a good idea to remove anything that may impede our painters from accessing your home’s exterior or prevent us from moving equipment, etc.
When we provide a quote at Let’s Paint Your Place, we take great care to inspect your home, identify any problem areas, measure the total surface area, and note any access or height issues. We’ll also discuss with you the desired final look and standard of finish so we can factor in preparation requirements and other variables accurately. Our free quotes are fixed price, all-inclusive of materials, labour, equipment hire and clean up.
While we can give ballpark figures as a guide, the most accurate way to find out how much your specific exterior painting project will cost is to get a detailed, on-site quotation from a professional. Here at Let’s Paint Your Place, we offer free quotes with no obligation so you know exactly what to budget. With decades of combined experience painting Melbourne homes, our team has the experience to not only meet but exceed your expectations. Get in touch today to find out more about maximising the value of your next exterior paint job without overspending.
