How the Painting Cost Calculator Works

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Enter Your Property Details

Answer a few quick questions about your home — rooms, surfaces, condition, and the areas you want painted.

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Get Your Instant Price Range

Our calculator estimates labour, premium Dulux paints, surface preparation, and clean-up — then emails you a detailed estimate.

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Confirm With a Free Inspection

Happy with the estimate? We arrange a free on-site visit to confirm colours, surfaces, and your final quote — no obligation.

Our estimates include labour, materials and preparation.

Used by Melbourne homeowners to estimate the cost to paint a house — interior and exterior.

Calculate Your House Painting Cost in 30 Seconds

Estimate interior or exterior painting costs for your Melbourne home. No sign-up required.

✓ Instant estimate ✓ No sign-up required ✓ Based on Melbourne painting prices

Answer a few quick questions and get an estimated price range — including labour, materials, and preparation.

  • Instant estimated price range
  • No sign-up required
  • Upload photos or plans for accuracy
  • Branded estimate emailed to you
Calculate your painting price based on:
• Number of rooms • Walls, ceilings and trims • Interior or exterior surfaces • Property condition
What type of painting do you need?
Interior
Exterior
Interior + Exterior
What type of property is it?
House
Unit / Apartment
Townhouse
Commercial
Other
Approximate property size?
Under 100m²
100–150m²
150–200m²
200–250m²
250m²+
How many levels?
Single storey
Double storey
Three storey+
Occupancy / furnishing status?
Vacant
Occupied
Furnished apartment / unit
We're tailoring your estimate based on your property details
How many bedrooms?
0
1
2
3
4
5+
How many bathrooms?
0
1
2
3
4+
How many living / lounge areas?
0
1
2
3
4+
Is a kitchen included?
No
Yes
Is a laundry included?
Yes
No
Are hallways included?
No
Yes, 1
Yes, 2
Yes, 3+
Are stairwells included?
No
Yes, 1
Yes, 2+
Are ceilings included?
Yes
No
Are doors, frames, skirting boards and trims included?
Yes
No
Approximately how many doors?
0
1–5
6–10
11–15
16+
Are window frames included?
Yes
No
This helps us prepare a more accurate estimate
How many coats?
1 coat
2 coats
Not sure
What condition are the surfaces in?
Previously painted and in good condition
Older surfaces with some wear
Damaged / peeling / cracking
New plasterboard / new build
How much preparation work is needed?
Minimal
Moderate
Heavy
Not sure
Are you changing to a very different colour?
No, similar colours
Yes, light to dark
Yes, dark to light
Not sure
Ceiling height?
Standard
High ceilings
Vaulted / cathedral
Any special items? (select all that apply)
Feature walls
Accent colours
Decorative finishes
High-access areas
None
Other
This helps us prepare a more accurate estimate
What exterior surfaces are being painted? (select all that apply)
Weatherboard
Render
Brick
Hardie plank / cladding
Other
Has the exterior been painted before?
Yes
No
Not sure
Are there difficult access areas?
No
Yes, minor
Yes, significant
What exterior areas are included? (select all that apply)
Full exterior
Walls only
Eaves / fascia / gutters
Windows / trims
Fence / garage / pergola
Other
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These help us prepare a more accurate estimate. This step is optional.

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    What Affects House Painting Cost?

    Painting costs depend on several factors:

    Number of rooms

    Wall & ceiling surface area

    Preparation required

    Trim, doors & woodwork

    Interior or exterior surfaces

    Use the calculator above to estimate the cost based on your home.

    Built From Real Melbourne Painting Projects

    Our estimate ranges are based on residential painting jobs across Melbourne including labour, preparation and materials.

    Melbourne Painting Estimates — What's Included

    Our painting estimate calculator helps Melbourne homeowners understand the cost to paint a house before committing to a project. Whether you're looking for an interior painting cost for walls and ceilings or an exterior painting cost for weatherboards and render, the estimate covers labour, premium Dulux paints, surface preparation, and full clean-up. Planning a full house repaint cost? Use the calculator to get an instant painting estimate that includes every surface. We service all Melbourne metropolitan suburbs and offer free on-site inspections to confirm your final quote.

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