It can help unify the appearance of your indoor and outdoor spaces and improve the overall curb appeal, therefore increasing the value of your property.
Here's an idea of the costs of exterior house painting in 2024.
Exterior painting can range from $500 to $20,000, depending on a number of factors.
Australian painters generally charge by the square metre. To paint the exterior, you can pay between $15 to $45 per square metre for brickwork and $12 to $60 per square metre for timber.
That being said, painters can charge $10,000 – $20,000 for the exterior of a large (4-bedroom) home. While these prices are the general industry standard, many exterior painters may request to inspect your house’s exterior prior to providing a quote.
The simple answer is that it depends — on the style of your home, the kind of painter you hire, the condition your home is in and more. As mentioned, painters charge per square metre and based on this, some general exterior painting prices can be as follows:
As mentioned, exterior painters will charge per square metre, therefore, the more square metres your home is, the more you can expect to be charged.
The type of home exterior you have will affect the price, for example, brick walls require primers and topcoats, which may cost more.
The colours you choose can alter the price as some shades may require more coats, and if you use lots of different colours, that is obviously more products being used.
The amount of detail required in the paint job can affect the cost. For example, Victorian homes have an extensive amount of detailing for painters to work with, which is why they cost more.
The amount of prep work required will alter the painting cost, as some exteriors may require pressure cleaning or repair work.
Two-storey homes may require scaffolding which is an additional cost to consider and may also take up more time for painters. There are also added safety requirements that come with this.
Access to your house’s exterior may be a problem, or there could be blockages, both of which will impact on price.
In order to get the most accurate quote, we recommend being extremely detailed in your description and allowing the painter to inspect your property.
There are some key elements to include in your description:
Possible additional costs for exterior painting weatherboard homes include:
Prior to hiring a painter, you should ask the following questions to ensure you receive the best possible service.
When it comes to finding an exterior house painter, we have you covered with our directory listings and quote comparisons.
All the costs quoted were sourced at the time this article was written. They are to be used as an AUD cost guide and may vary locally, and are subject to market changes.