Painter & Decorator in Kariega

Not always — this is the biggest source of quote confusion. Some painters quote labour-only with you supplying paint; others include mid-range trade paint and itemise upgrades. Materials typically add 15-25% to a labour-only price. Always ask: is paint included, what brand and line, and how many coats? Two quotes can differ mostly because one includes premium paint and the other assumes you buy it.

Usually yes for high-traffic areas and exteriors. Premium lines cover better (sometimes saving a coat), scrub clean without burnishing, and hold colour longer outdoors. On a professional job, labour dominates the price — upgrading paint might add a small percentage to the total while meaningfully extending repaint intervals. Save budget paint for low-traffic ceilings and rental refreshes.

Yes — it's the normal mode for occupied homes. Agree the sequence, confirm low-VOC or quick-dry paints if fumes are a concern, and expect each room out of action for 1-2 days. Whole-house jobs go 20-30% faster in an empty house, which is why many people schedule painting between moving out and moving in.

A standard bedroom (walls and ceiling, minor prep) takes a professional 1-2 days including drying time between coats. A whole 3-bedroom interior typically runs 4-7 working days for a two-person crew, longer with heavy prep, woodwork, or wallpaper removal. Exterior repaints depend on weather windows — expect 3-7 days of actual work spread over a longer calendar period.

Expect roughly R50-R150 per square metre for interior work depending on prep, or R1,200-R4,500 per standard room. A full 3-bed interior typically runs R12,000-R45,000 and exteriors R15,000-R60,000 with plaster repair the big variable. Johannesburg and Cape Town price at the top.

Freestanding houses generally yes, but sectional-title complexes and estate HOAs almost always control exterior colour schemes — repainting outside the approved palette can force a redo at your cost. Get body-corporate approval in writing before buying exterior paint.