Question 1

Do you need a licence to be a painter in Victoria?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for jobs over $10,000. In Victoria, painters need a Domestic Builder (Limited) – Painting licence issued by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) when working on domestic properties where the contract exceeds $10,000. You can verify any painter's registration at vba.vic.gov.au before hiring. For smaller jobs under this threshold, formal licensing isn't required, but hiring a registered professional ensures accountability and insurance coverage.

Question 2

How much does it cost to paint a house in Geelong?

Accepted Answer

Pricing varies significantly based on house size, preparation work required, and paint quality. All major Geelong painters including Shore Finish, Painter & Co. Geelong, and AAA Geelong Painting & Decorating offer free, no-obligation quotes. Painters Geelong specifically advertises affordable pricing with free quotes. Given Geelong's mix of Victorian-era weatherboard homes and modern brick veneer, expect quotes to factor in surface condition and access difficulty.

Question 3

How much do painters charge per hour in Victoria?

Accepted Answer

Most Geelong painters quote by the job rather than hourly rates, which protects you from cost blowouts. Daily rates for professional painters in Victoria typically range from $400–$600 depending on experience and job complexity. With 33 registered painters in Geelong averaging 5.0★ ratings, you're better off comparing fixed-price quotes than hourly charges. Request itemised quotes that separate labour from materials to compare accurately.

Question 4

Is it more expensive to paint the interior or exterior of a house?

Accepted Answer

Exterior painting typically costs more due to weather exposure preparation, scaffolding or ladder work, and more durable paint requirements. In Geelong, 91% of painters offer interior work while 76% handle exterior jobs. Coastal proximity means external surfaces often need extra prep for salt air damage. Geelong's weatherboard homes particularly require thorough exterior preparation. Interior jobs are faster but exterior work protects your investment long-term in our climate.

Question 5

How to tell if a painter is good in Geelong?

Accepted Answer

Check three things: VBA registration (for jobs over $10,000), verified reviews, and a detailed written quote. Shore Finish (4.9★, 132 reviews), Beyond Expectations Painting Masters (4.9★, 91 reviews), and Bright Finish Painting (5.0★, 58 reviews) are Geelong's top-rated. Ask for recent local references—Geelong's housing stock varies from heritage homes in Newtown to newer estates in Armstrong Creek, so relevant experience matters.

Painters in Geelong

H&G Painting

Quality Painting Group

Bright finish Painting

New Home Painting and Plastering

Mass Painting Services Pty Ltd

K-Craft Coatings

HomeVita - Roof & House Painting & Coating Services Waurn Ponds, Highton, Geelong, Torquay, Aireys Inlet & Barwon Heads

Parwan painting and decorating

Can Paint Co.

Davinchi Painting & Decoration

The Brush Bros Painters

M.P. Wright Painting and Decorating

Fairhaven Painting

paintworx painting and decorating services Pty Ltd

Master Stroke Painting and Decorating

C.W. Precision Coatings

Top Brush Painting Pty Ltd

N & H Painters - Geelong's Trusted Family Painters

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