The 5 best painters in Canberra to bring your property to life
Colors bring anything to life. Whether your property is old or new, a skilled set of painters can turn it into something better.
However, choosing one that goes above and beyond, and won’t rip you off, can be as challenging as choosing a shirt on your first date—but this list of the best painters in Canberra won’t keep you guessing.
So, worry about what shades of white or gray you’ll want your exterior and interior painted in, and let us worry about the ones who will do it for you!
| How much do painters typically charge in Canberra? On average, painters in Canberra typically charge $20-$30 per square meter for interior painting and $15–$60 per meter squared for exterior painting. However, the final cost may vary depending on the size of the building, the materials used, the type of finish used, and the complexity of the project. |
1. APro Canberra Painting Pty Ltd
Address: 30 Condell St, Belconnen
Phone: +61 481 881 416
Operating hours:
- Monday to Sunday – 6 AM to 10 PM
APro Canberra Painting has been recognized as one of Canberra’s most recommended professional painting companies. With teams of over 15 years of experience, they have created a name through the extensive list of clients they have successfully worked with.
One of the things that impressed us is their openness in communicating with clients about the progress of their jobs. Some highlighted getting quick responses through text messages and being prompt in fixing any minor issues that arise.
Moreover, their clients appreciate how flexible they are when it comes to budgets. Regardless of how much money clients are willing to shell out for their interior and exterior painting needs, the company is willing to go above and beyond to provide the best quality work.
However, do note that you’d have to book their services ahead of time since they can get pretty busy due to the demand on their service.
Responsive and detailed
“Hayden is the most responsive and detailed painter ever! Really impressed at his work and attention to detail, communication, and his service is just exceptional. He turned up on time and did an amazing job on the dark walls we needed painting over into lighter, neutral colours. He even removed and patched up anchors in the wall that we didn’t notice and it was seamless after Hayden worked on it. Hayden also took great care in removing shoes before entering the new home without prompting, which earned extra brownie points 😊 Thank you so much!”
Kim Tan, Google Reviews
Reasonable price
“Hayden and his team did a fantastic job painting the interior of our house at a reasonable price. Hayden was easy to communicate with, always responded quickly to text messages and phone calls and didn’t hesitate to fix up any minor issues we had. His workers arrived on time and did a thorough job. All done within 4 days and half a day clean up. Would thoroughly recommend Hayden and his team for any painting jobs you have.
We re-engaged Hayden to spray paint our fences at short notice as part of preparing our house for sale. Again Hayden was willing to turn up at short notice and he and his workers did a great job in a timely manner.”
Geoff Gilfillan, Google Reviews
2. Taqwa Painting Pty Ltd
Address: McKellar
Phone: +61 451 031 550
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday – 7 AM to 5 PM
- Saturday – 9 AM to 3 PM
Having been a family-owned and operated company with 10 years of experience, Taqwa Painting has been providing their clients with quality and competitively-priced painting projects, whether residential or commercial.
What we liked the most about this company is that they offer a 10% discount on the labour fees for Seniors Card holders. This, and their commitment to giving affordable quotations, has made them a go-to for people who want to save but are looking for quality house painting.
Most of the clients that we talked to have pointed out how quick and reasonable their timeframe is for the projects. Within a day, clients already have a clear idea of how much they’re going to pay by the end of the work and when it will be finished.
Fortunately, they’ve been consistent in reaching their agreed deadlines. This makes their services reliable and hassle-free, which their previous clients have praised them for.
However, if you want to get a quick estimate on your painting project, you’d have to reach them through their number or email since they don’t have any Facebook page for you to message instantly.
Top quality job
“My wife and I were looking to get our house painted and reached out to our friends, who recently had their house painted by Sal and his team from Taqwa painting. We were impressed with the quality of the work at our friend’s place and with the great experience they had. So we got in touch with Sal and his team and got them to paint the inside of our house. They were on time every day, took great care of our belongings as they painted, used top quality paints, were polite, courteous and kept us up to date with where they were up to each day.
The end result was fantastic. A top quality job within the agreed timeframes at the agreed price.
I highly recommend Sal and his team at Taqwa Painting.”
Hendrik Immonen, Google Reviews
Great attitude and genuinely respectful
“Sal and crew are absolute top notch! I’ve seriously blown away by the quality and consistency throughout our large two storey house. We went with Sal’s recommendations on colours, and what an amazing finish he delivered!!! No drips, no streaks, no mess. I’ve never seen a painter patch the walls in so many places. He saw dents and defects I couldn’t see. My place has come alive and looks as new and vibrant as it was when built new.
And what a top fella he is too!!! Great attitude and genuinely respectful not just to his customers but to his workers too. He is astoundingly passionate for what he does, which is clearly why he does what he does so so well.
Sal my man – you are my painter for life!”
K Y, Google Reviews
3. C&C Painting Group
Address: 118 Lysaght St, Mitchell
Phone: +61 2 6221 3466
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday – 8 AM to 4 PM
Established in 2018 and backed by 20 years of local industry experience, C&C Painting Group has already become an award-winning painting company in the 2019 and 2020 Master Painters Awards for Excellence.
Through the mix of experience, knowledge, and innovation, they have ensured that each of the projects they handle are provided with top quality workmanship and consistent results.
Most of their clients whom we talked to have praised their commitment to hitting the agreed deadlines. None of the people we interviewed have complained about punctuality since all of them recommended the company for their prompt and quality work.
However, there are times when they can be fully booked due to the demand on their services so make sure to keep that in mind when getting your house or building serviced by them.
Expert and efficient painting firm
“I engaged C&C after an excellent quote experience with Luke, discussing getting our house exterior and deck painted. I was not disappointed. The team led by Jeremy were expert, careful, unobtrusive and hard working. The only hiccup occurred due to an interruption of a couple of days but this was handled well. I appreciate the approach taken to client satisfaction and happily recommend C&C Painting for anyone wanting an expert and efficient painting firm. Excellent work guys.”
Stephen Fox, Google Reviews
Absolute professionals
“I highly recommend C&C painting to anyone looking for paint work on their home. From quotation through to clean up and payment, the team from C&C were absolute professionals; friendly, punctual and easy to work with. They painted the full exterior of our home and provided clarification and thoughtful advice at every stage. Their quality finish and tidy-up was excellent. They demonstrated a very strong work ethic and commitment to customer satisfaction. We were so impressed and grateful to have had such a fabulous trade experience. Many thanks C&C team.”
Anne Pang, Google Reviews
4. Paint Plus Canberra
Address: 57 Brereton St, Garran
Phone: +61 407 708 060
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday – 7 AM to 6:30 PM
- Saturday, Sunday – 9 AM to 2 PM
If you own an antique house or property, Paint Plus Canberra can help you out. They’re one of the few painting businesses in Canberra that are insured and certified to handle heritage painting jobs.
What we like about them is that they have high regard for their employees’ growth. They have been recognized by the ACT and Federal Government Awards for Small Employer of the Year for a reason.
They train their employees through a 4-year CIT Apprenticeship and on-site mentoring and skills training. This has been reflected in the quality of their previous projects and the number of clients who have worked with them.
Some customers have also highlighted that their interior and exterior painting services offer good value for money.
However, they have limited availability due to the high demand for their services. They also don’t have a Facebook page where you can message them instantly.
Professional and efficient
“Rick and his team did an excellent job and we are very happy with the result. They painted 3 bedrooms, a large lounge /dining with cathedral ceilings as well as timber windows and french doors. Rick kept to his schedule and they covered and moved all our furniture so there was no mess. We came home to a beautifully painted house and all our furniture was back in place and the carpets were vacuumed. Rick is very pleasant to deal with, his team were always punctual and polite. We highly recommend Paint Plus and Rick, they are very professional and efficient”
gerlinde perfrement, Google Reviews
Smooth and professional
“Simply WOW, what a stunning transformation!! We are blown away, the whole process has been so smooth and professional, from booking the quote with Dana, the helpful and informative quote with Rick (what this guy doesn’t know about paint and how to solve problems, probably isn’t worth knowing). The handover (we went on holidays while the job was done) with Rick and his crew. And then coming home to a completely transformed house that was sooo clean, we couldn’t have hoped for better.
If you are looking to get your house painted, lock these guys in, they are amazing.
Thank you again.”
Jason Brown, Google Reviews
5. CHL Painting
Address: Canberra, ACT
Phone: +61 426 787 323
Operating hours:
- Monday to Sunday – 24 hrs
CHL Painting is known for their outstanding professionalism and expertise in the field of commercial and residential painting.
Their previous projects, showcased on their website, provide a clear glimpse of how detailed they are in their craft and how eye-catching their paint jobs usually are.
Whether it’s a residential or a commercial project, they take their time to make sure that each one is finished with the utmost precision and quality.
Though their rates aren’t as affordable as the ones reviewed above, some of their previous customers have pointed out that the end results justify what they paid for.
Do note, though, that they do not have any physical address. This can be particularly challenging for people who prefer face-to-face communication prior to project agreement and contract signing.
Value for money
“CHL recently completed painting exterior and interior of our 2 story home. We are thrillled with the quality result and value for money and highly recommend the company. Cheng was honest and available throughout the project, any obstacles or concerns were met and resolved quickly with Cheng’s direction. Thankyou CHL !”
Josh O, Google Reviews
Exceeded all expectations
“I have an old house that required full exterior painting, the team from CHL Painting were diligent in filling all cracks, dents, etc in preparation for the painting. The quality was excellent. In addition the Manager kept me informed with updates (photos via text) and checked I was satisfied. These guys are awesome, on-time, in-budget and exceeded all expectations”
Christina Jarema, Google Reviews