For over 10 years we’ve painted homes across Torquay, Jan Juc, Anglesea and the Surf Coast – coastal conditions, tight rental turnarounds, heritage cottages, new estates, all of it. Whether you need a single room freshened up, a full exterior repaint, or your holiday home turned around between bookings, our local team handles the job from quote to final coat – no subcontractors, ever
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We’ve been painting homes on the Surf Coast for over a decade. The coastal environment is our home ground – not a stretch assignment. Here’s what sets us apart from the next painter in a Google search.
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We've completed hundreds of jobs across Torquay, Jan Juc, Anglesea, and the Great Ocean Road corridor. Coastal prep - salt wash-downs, moisture checks, UV-stable systems is routine for us, not an add-on we're learning on your job.
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Every job is painted by our trained, insured employees. No handoffs, no unknown crews turning up on the day.
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Labour, products, coats, prep scope and exclusions are listed separately before a drop of paint goes on.
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Every quote lists labour, products, number of coats, prep scope, and exclusions separately. You know exactly what you're paying for before we pick up a brush.
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Matched to the substrate and coastal exposure level of your specific property - not a one-size-fits-all product.
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We manage key handover, send photo updates through the job, and provide a written completion report before keys go back - you don't need to be on-site.
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EXCELLENT Based on 20 reviews Posted on Google True Grade ContractingTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kaj was so great to deal with and a pleasure to have working for us. He did a super neat job in a timely fashion. We would highly recommend Kaj to anyone looking for someone to do a great job.Posted on Google Nicholas CraigTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommended. Kaj was polite, professional and did an excellent job painting the interior of my housePosted on Google fowlersbooksTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend Kaj... very efficient and responsive and great quality workmanshipPosted on Google Roger HuntTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kaj did a wonderful paint job for us. Very keenly priced and first class workmanship. Very careful and worked extremely quickly. Can thoroughly recommend. Kaj and his team have recently completed painting a tricky internal stairwell for me. Once again a first rate job, on time and clean. Very satisfied.Posted on Google Stephen BrooksTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kaj and his team did an amazing job at my Fairhaven property. Communication with Kaj was excellent at all times and he assisted with colour choice. He gave me a realistic estimate of when he would be able to start and kept me up-to-date at all times. The quality of work was excellent and it was a pleasure to do business with him. I would definitely recommend Kaj for high-quality painting.Posted on Google Michael LoughnanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kaj painted all the windows in our house in Fairhaven, fantastic job, and a great guy to deal with.Posted on Google Paul FurtadoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kuljinder and his team have painted two properties for us and their quality is to a very high standard. Very professional and easy to deal with.Posted on Google GrantTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Many thanks to the team for a great job , corteous , on time and great attention to detail
Walls, ceilings, trims, and feature walls using low-VOC Dulux Wash&Wear. Moisture-resistant finishes for bathrooms, kitchens, and coastal homes where humidity is a factor.
Coastal-grade weathershield systems, timber prep and flexible topcoats for Torquay's weatherboard homes. Multi-coat preparation and application for a finish that lasts 8–12 years, not 3–4.
Combined interior + exterior projects, whole-home repaints.
Older Torquay cottages near Fisherman's Beach require careful preparation, colour-matching, and products sympathetic to original materials. We treat heritage properties with the attention they deserve.
Coastal decks and timber pergolas lose oils fast under Surf Coast UV. Penetrating oil systems and UV-stable stains - not surface film products that peel - are what your timber needs.
Complimentary with every project. We bring sample boards to your home and assess colours under your actual coastal light conditions before a single tin is opened.
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Transparent, written pricing – always. Here’s an honest guide to painting costs for Torquay and Surf Coast homes so you can plan your project with confidence.
| Service | Estimated Cost | Notes |
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| Single bedroom repaint | $480 – $780 | 2 coats, prep included |
| 3-bed home interior | $3,200 – $5,800 | Premium Dulux Wash&Wear |
| 4-bed home interior | $4,800 – $7,500 | Full interior, trims optional |
| Feature wall (single) | $280 – $480 | Accent colour, 2 coats |
| Exterior (single storey) | $4,500 – $8,000 | Weathershield system, full prep |
| Exterior (double storey) | $7,000 – $10,500 | Scaffold included |
| Timber deck sealing | $800 – $2,500 | Penetrating oil system |
| Weatherboard painting | $1,200 – $3,500 | Coastal specialist products |
| Holiday home interior refresh | $2,500 – $6,000 | Fast turnaround available |
| Full coastal repaint (int + ext) | $8,000 – $16,000 | Comprehensive coastal system |
Why do coastal painting projects cost more? Specialist Dulux Weathershield and Haymes Solashield systems, additional preparation time for salt removal and substrate treatment, and multi-coat application add to the investment. The difference between a 4-year repaint and an 8-year one is almost entirely preparation and product selection. Over a decade, the premium professional approach costs significantly less.
High-pressure washing with salt-neutralising solution
Cracks, rot, rust - addressed properly before coating
Corrosion-barrier or bonding primer matched to substrate
First topcoat in coastal-grade weathershield system
UV-stable, salt-resistant second coat with inspection
Salt air, UV exposure and coastal humidity break down standard paint fast. That’s why every exterior job includes:
We also use moisture meters before painting any surface, airless spray with back-rolling for uniform exterior coverage, dustless sanding to keep salt and dust from contaminating beach-home interiors, and adhesion testing on existing coatings to catch delamination before it fails.
Your home should feel like yours. Whether it's a full interior repaint in a new palette, a tired exterior that needs fresh life, or rooms that have seen too many scuffs - we help you get the result you've been planning.
A well-presented exterior and crisp interior is consistently the highest-ROI pre-sale investment in Torquay. We work with vendors and real estate agents to deliver fast, photography-ready results that lift sale outcomes.
Fresh interior paint lifts your listing photography, improves guest reviews, and signals a well-maintained property. We schedule around your booking calendar and complete most 3-bed homes in 2-3 days.
Just moved in and want to replace the previous owners' colour choices? We guide you through a free colour consultation, bring sample boards to your home, and transform every room into a space you actually love.
Planned painting maintenance protects your asset and avoids costly emergency repaints. We work with investors across Torquay, Jan Juc, and Anglesea to develop maintenance schedules that keep properties in peak condition.
We’re based on the Surf Coast – not Geelong, not Melbourne. Every suburb we service is genuinely local to us, and every home we paint benefits from our direct understanding of each location’s coastal exposure. When Torquay homeowners search for painters near me, Fairhaven Painting is the local answer.
We also regularly service Geelong and Armstrong Creek. For Great Ocean Road properties beyond Lorne, call us – we assess each job individually based on access and exposure.
The questions Torquay coastal homeowners and holiday rental owners ask us most – answered with the detail they deserve.
✓ Free on-site assessment within 24 hours ✓ Written, itemised quote no surprises