Painters in Rockdale NSW 2216
What Rockdale homes usually need
Rockdale has interwar brick bungalows, 1960sā70s walk-up units and newer apartment blocks along Princes Highway.
Local tip: Interwar bungalows often have original timber windows and eaves under many layers of paint ā likely including lead. Lead-safe preparation is a must.
What does painting cost in Rockdale?
Every job gets a written, itemised quote after inspection, but published 2026 Sydney guides give a useful starting point:
| Job | Typical published range |
|---|---|
| Exterior, single-storey 3-bed | $3,500ā$7,500 (PaintersHub) to $5,000ā$12,000 (The Quote Yard) |
| Exterior, double-storey | $7,000ā$14,000 (PaintersHub); $12,000ā$19,500 inc scaffold (Leadkit) |
| Single bedroom, walls & ceiling | $1,000ā$1,700 inc GST (Leadkit) |
| Full 3-bedroom interior | $6,500ā$11,000 inc GST (Leadkit) |
| Roof painting (tile or Colorbond) | $2,500ā$6,500 (PaintersHub) |
PaintersHub notes inner-city suburbs often attract a slight premium for terraces, tight access and parking restrictions. See our full breakdown: cost to paint a 3-bedroom house exterior in Sydney.
Sources: PaintersHub ā Cost to paint a house in Sydney 2026; The Quote Yard ā Exterior painting cost NSW 2026; Leadkit ā House painting cost Sydney 2026.
Residential & commercial painting in Rockdale
Quotes in Rockdale are available for exterior house painting, interior house painting, heritage, federation & terrace painting, roof painting & restoration, fence, deck & timber painting, rental & pre-sale repaints, office painting, retail, shopfront & shopfit painting, strata & common area painting, industrial & warehouse painting, schools, childcare & community buildings. Commercial work here commonly includes Princes Highway shops, offices and strata buildings.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to paint a house in Rockdale?
Published 2026 Sydney guides put a single-storey 3-bedroom exterior at roughly $3,500ā$12,000 and a full 3-bedroom interior at about $6,500ā$11,000. Brick veneer homes where only trims are painted often cost less. The painter gives you a written, itemised quote after inspection.
Do you do commercial painting in Rockdale?
Yes ā including Princes Highway shops, offices and strata buildings. Commercial quotes come from our licensed partner painting company, which can schedule after hours.
How do I choose a painter in Rockdale?
Compare itemised quotes, check the painter's NSW contractor licence (needed for residential jobs over $5,000), ask for proof of insurance and a written warranty, and never pay more than a 10% deposit.
Do you cover Rockdale 2216?
Yes. Call 0413 443 417 or use the online form to arrange a free quote in Rockdale.
Nearby suburbs
Painters Arncliffe, Painters Bexley, Painters Kingsgrove
Last reviewed October 2026.