What Will It Cost

How much does it cost to paint a house by Performance Painting and Why?

 

For most of us our home is the most important investment we’ll ever make. So, taking care of that investment whether for short term, (resell at a later date) or long term, (your forever home) will be on going and can be expensive, especially when not done well, (to save money), then needing to do it again.

Painting the exterior of your home for example, to increase your street appeal or maintenance due to the existing paint failing and wearing away, you may find yourself spending more than you originally anticipated.

Being a part of Dulux Accredited Painters group, we are selected and guided by a strict professional criterion. We are leaders in the Hobart and Tasmanian painting industry and demonstrate daily, a high level of workmanship, professionalism, customer service, (my favourite), and reliability.

 

“Painting is the easy part”

 

As an example. Seven days out of a 10-day weatherboard repaint in on a residential exterior project around greater Hobart is dedicated to preparation. We provide a five-year workmanship warranty. In order to do this, it must be done right.

The systems and processes our team have formulated are trusted and proven successful because many years ago our company made a basic decision. We decided it would be easier to explain price one time. Than it would be to apologise for quality forever.

I bet you’re glad we made that decision.

 

Why do quotes vary so much in price?

 

Considerations when engaging with a professional painter in and around Hobart.

 

Very high

  • What is the season or time of year? If its leading up to Christmas, you really need to plan ahead. Some may take advantage of the “Silly” season and inflate prices.
  • Very large business’ have very large overheads. i.e. insurance, wages.
  • Who is coming to paint your house?

Very Low

  • Do they guarantee their work? By a handshake or a document.
  • Are they fully insured? If they are injured on your property you are potentially liable if they don’t have their own cover.
  • Have you checked their reviews? Do they have any?
  • Are they professional painters? How did they present themselves? Did you see their vehicle?
  • Was the quote detailed? Do you know exactly what they propose to do, how they are going to do it and what paint are they using?

Mid-Range

  • Still always a good idea to back check reviews, ask around on your favourite socials for feedback. How are the details on the quote etc. What are your expectations?

The Numbers

 

Several factors come into play. So obviously a larger home will cost more to paint than a smaller one.

The extent of the preparation is a big one. How bad is the existing finish? Is it all sides and areas? How many windows? Do you need scaffolding? Detailing, heritage or Victorian style

Based on a full exterior repaint – Walls, windows and doors, eaves and fascia

 

Style of HouseApproximate Cost
Californian bungalow with brick veneer or render$6000 – $14000
Small weatherboard home in reasonable condition$9000 – $16000
Small Victorian style$15000 – $20000
Large weatherboard$15000 upwards depending on condition/access

*These are prices for smaller single storey homes in the greater Hobart area and are to be used as a guide only.

For Interior repainting, again it comes down to preparation requirements once again.

Are there many plaster repairs? There are many lath and plaster homes in and around Hobart and cracking is a familiar sight. Water damage, smoke damage.

 

RoomsRooms
  • Large rooms walls only
  • Lounge, kitchen/dining, rumpus
  • $600 – $750
  • Paint and materials supplied – 2 coats
  • Large room ceilings
  • Lounge, kitchen/dining, rumpus
  • $500– $800
  • Paint and materials supplied – 2 coats
  • Medium room walls only
  • Bedroom, bathroom and toilet, laundry, kitchen, home office
  • $600 – $800
  • Paint and materials supplied – 2 coats
  • Medium room ceilings
  • $350 – $400 Paint and materials supplied – 2 coats
  • Bathroom, wardrobe, hallway, ensuite walls only
  • $400 – $800
  • Paint and materials supplied – 2 coats
  • Bathroom, hallway, ensuite ceilings
  • $400 – $800
  • Paint and materials supplied – 2 coats
  • Doors only
  • $200
  • Door with architrave
  • $250
  • Standard timber window frames
  • $100 – $150
  • Sash window
  • $200 – $250

These are prices for single storey homes in reasonably good condition.

*All Wall Surfaces are figured for 2.4m high ceilings. If you have 12′ high or 3.6m ceilings, then and additional 25% should be considered.

 

It’s not only what we do but how we do it for you.

  • Be comfortable in knowing we guarantee our works.
  • Your value in us is how our systems and processes can make solving your problems a faster/easier/smoother process.
  • Our best marketing tool is the experience we provide, not simply what we do.
  • We approach all projects with the same objective and that is to do it right…..and we love to paint !
  • We set up our ‘Paintshop’. This is a designated space for our plant equipment, tools and materials. Inside or outside.
  • Update you on progress, next day plans any surprises that pop up. To keep you involved with the experience.
  • This is your home. We are temporary day guests. Our mission is to carry out works with minimal disruption, cleanly and efficiently to ensure you love where you live.

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Maxine Eyles profile pictureMaxine Eyles
07:36 22 Oct 25
Performance Painting have just painted my ceiling in the lounge room and three cupboards plus the walls and window frames in the kitchen.
A brilliant job has been completed!
The work done has been done so well. It is a 1915 home, so the detail was not easy, and it was done beautifully.
Jess Phair profile pictureJess Phair
08:56 11 Oct 25
Luke and the team at Performance Painting are the best painters in Hobart. They have completed several jobs for us over the years: a full exterior repaint on a 1950s weatherboard house, almost a full interior repaint, picket fence, and deck. Luke has always been great to deal with - friendly, knowledgeable, skilled and reliable. The quality of their work is impeccable with great attention to detail, and such a clean job site. Highly recommend, these guys are fantastic!
Chris Ludford profile pictureChris Ludford
23:35 04 Oct 25
Luke and his team have just finished an exterior painting project on our heritage listed cottage in South Hobart.
Performance Painting were recommended to us by friends who were impressed by their professional manner and highly skilled workmanship.
We are absolutely thrilled with the painting they did for us, from the very prompt and detailed quote Luke provided, the brilliant colour matching he arranged for the lime wash and particular unnamed shade of heritage green we wanted for windows and front door, to the exceptional quality of their work.
It was a very enjoyable experience having Luke and his team at our home.
I highly recommend Performance Painting.
Sue Ross profile pictureSue Ross
02:29 19 Aug 25
Luke and his offsider were a pleasure to have in my home. On day one the room was cleaned and the painting was completed on day two.
Mark Jelly profile pictureMark Jelly
00:18 06 Jul 25
They did a great job and we would use them again.
sally woodhouse profile picturesally woodhouse
10:05 09 May 25
I found Luke of Performance Painting through Dulux Preferred Painters. He was so professional in his on line and phone communication.His quote was delivered in a timely fashion and was competitive with others I received.

Luke has now completed the work as quoted, and it has been performed to the high standard I expected. It was finished in the time frame advised and the cleanup following job completion was much appreciated, especially the re-placement of furniture.

I highly recommend Luke for any painting required.
Judi Eling profile pictureJudi Eling
07:30 02 May 25
My entire home interior was painted from top to bottom. The standard of work was exceptional and the attention to detail was next level. I couldn't be happier. They were a friendly and professional team who made it look easy. I would highly recommend them.
Lisa Storchheim profile pictureLisa Storchheim
20:36 10 Apr 25
I very highly recommend Performance Painting! The results are fabulous and Luke’s team of painters are lovely people. They asked for feedback to make sure the job was done exactly as I would like.
Robyn Cook profile pictureRobyn Cook
09:27 01 Apr 25
When you find great trades, they’re like gold. Luke and his team are full of great advice and provide excellent customer service. John, Kane, Pavi and Brodie were fantastic and did a superb job painting the exterior of our home. Punctual, professional, friendly and very skilled. Highly recommend.
Luke and the team from Performance Painting were great. Professional, respectful, on time, and they did an excellent job. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. Highly recommended
G Bennett profile pictureG Bennett
02:04 07 Dec 24
We found Luke and his team to be punctual, diligent and professional. We were quoted for 9 or 10 days for the whole exterior of our weatherboard home and the job was completed in 9 days. Can recommend.
Robbie John profile pictureRobbie John
04:27 05 Dec 24
Luke and his crew were fantastic. So well organised and worked well as a team. Our house was painted internally and externally in a week. Nothing was a problem for them and their attention to detail was faultless
Maggie Vickers profile pictureMaggie Vickers
23:54 04 Dec 24
Performance Painters recently completed much needed painting inside our home.
We are totally delighted with their workmanship and our home has become fresh and a pleasure to live in.
The job was long overdue and involved most rooms in the house - including the large living space.
The home is fifty-four years old and was showing its age. Now it is smiling and the energy is sparkling.
The crew involved were expert painters, most respectful and totally focussed on the job at hand.
There is obviously total trust between management and the painters and ‘only the best’ work will be done.
Communication between all involved was maintained appropriately at all times.
We have already recommended their business to another home improvement company which is carrying out house improvement for us.
We thoroughly recommend Performance Painters - a Tasmanian inter-generational owned and run family business.
Millie Rooney profile pictureMillie Rooney
05:38 03 Dec 24
Helpful, on time, willing to accommodate disability needs in our house (thank you, thank you, thank you!!). Great job, great clean up, dealt with any questions and concerns as they arose.

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