Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. In Western Australia, painters doing residential work must hold Painting Contractor Registration issued by Building and Energy WA under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011. Before hiring any of Mandurah's 15 listed painters, verify their registration at buildingservices.wa.gov.au. This protects you if work goes wrong and ensures they carry proper insurance. Don't hand over a deposit without checking first.

Question 2

How much does it cost to paint the exterior of a house in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Exterior painting typically costs more than interior work due to scaffolding, weather preparation, and surface repairs. In Mandurah, four providers including Elite Painting, DC Decorating, Contrast Painting Perth, and Perth City Painters offer free quotes. Get at least three written quotes specifying prep work, paint quality, and number of coats. Coastal homes near the estuary often need extra weatherproofing, which affects pricing.

Question 3

How long does it take to paint a 3 bedroom house exterior?

Accepted Answer

Expect 4–7 days for a standard Mandurah three-bedroom house exterior, depending on weather and prep work required. Homes near the ocean or Peel Inlet may need extra surface preparation due to salt damage. Only 7% of Mandurah's painters offer urgent service, so book early during summer when demand peaks. Ask your painter for a written timeline before they start work.

Question 4

How to tell if a painter is good?

Accepted Answer

Check their Building and Energy WA registration first, then read reviews. Top-rated Mandurah painters include Contrast Painting Perth (4.9★, 87 reviews) and Nu-Vision Painting Service (5.0★, 68 reviews). Ask to see photos of completed local jobs, get a detailed written quote, and confirm they'll prep surfaces properly. Two-thirds of Mandurah painters have websites showing their work—use them to assess quality before committing.

Question 5

What do I need to do to prepare for painters?

Accepted Answer

Move furniture away from walls, remove wall hangings, and clear access paths. Most Australian painters will ask you to do this, though some include basic prep in their quote. Confirm with your Mandurah painter beforehand whether they'll wash walls, fill holes, or sand surfaces—DC Decorating and others provide free written quotes that should specify exactly what's included in prep work.

Painters in Mandurah

Microfinish Painting Pty. Ltd.

Seascapes Painting

Secret Harbour Painting & Decorating

MANofCOLOURS

Surfside Painting Secret Harbour

Smiths painting and decorating Ltd

West Wide Painting and Decorating

ML Painting Contractors

Paul Clark Painting & Decorating

Caledonia Painters & Decorators

AusCoat Painting & Decorating

Elite Painting

Hoyerpainting

DAVID CHAPMAN Professional Painters & Decorators

Lads Painting & Decorating

European Finish

Falcon Bay Painting

Paint Ninety Two Painting & Decorating

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