July 2026 · 5 min read
A repaint is one of the highest-impact, lowest-cost changes you can make to a home, inside or out. Here's what actually changes the price, and how to think about colour if you're preparing to sell.
The size of the area is the obvious factor, but prep work matters just as much. A wall that's already in good condition needs less prep than one with cracks, old wallpaper, or flaking exterior paint that has to be scraped back first. Exterior painting also depends on how much scaffolding or access equipment is needed for a two-storey home.
We quote after an on-site look, because prep work is the part that varies the most from house to house.
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Interior painting is usually faster and less weather-dependent. Exterior painting in South East Queensland needs paint rated for UV exposure and humidity, otherwise it fades and peels faster than it should. Both need proper prep, cracks filled, surfaces cleaned, and primer where bare timber or new plaster is exposed, or the finish won't last.
If you're preparing to sell, neutral, warm whites and soft greys tend to perform best in South East Queensland, they read as clean and let buyers picture their own furniture in the space. Bold feature walls can work inside, but exteriors are generally safer kept neutral so the home reads well in listing photos and at an open home.
It depends on the size of the area and how much prep work is needed. We quote on-site so the figure reflects your actual walls, not a generic estimate.
A single room is usually a day. A full interior repaint typically takes a few days depending on the number of rooms and how much prep is needed.
Yes, paint and materials are included in the quote unless you have a specific product you want used.
Neutral, warm whites and soft greys tend to perform best for resale in South East Queensland, they photograph well and suit most buyers' taste.