Exterior House Painting Cost in Adelaide
Exterior painting is the job that protects your home. Costs in Adelaide range from $6,000 for a small weatherboard cottage through to $30,000+ for full double-storey render facades. Here's a breakdown of what drives the price.
What you'll pay
Factors that move your quote up or down
Substrate
Weatherboard takes longer to prep than render. Brick depends on condition. Colorbond is fastest.
Condition
Chalking, peeling, flaking existing paint requires full strip-and-prime. Adds 30-60% to labour.
Height and access
Single-storey: ground level. Double-storey: scaffold or EWP. 3+ storey: rope access. Each step up adds 20-40% to cost.
Number of elevations
4-sided house with full wrap is more than 2-sided. Not all exteriors need 360 painting.
Trim complexity
Plain eaves and fascia paint fast. Decorative fretwork, window shutters, and detailed trim add significant labour.
Paint system
Standard acrylic is base price. Elastomeric adds $30-$50/litre but lasts 12-15 years. Coastal requires marine-grade.
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