by Dash McAuliffe | Oct 19, 2026 | Body Corporate
As a rough guide, most strata buildings in South East Queensland need an exterior repaint somewhere between 7 and 12 years. Buildings near the coast, with lots of western sun, or with a lower quality paint system from the last job sit at the short end. Sheltered...
by Dash McAuliffe | Oct 19, 2026 | Body Corporate
A small walk-up block can be repainted in a few weeks. A mid-rise apartment building with balconies and internal hallways usually takes a few months. The timeline depends on the size of the building, how much of it is in the scope, the access method, the repairs...
by Dash McAuliffe | Oct 19, 2026 | Body Corporate
Before signing, a committee should ask the painter for their QBCC licence number, proof of insurance, a written scope, the paint system they will use, how they will access the building, a program, and how they will look after residents during the job. A painter who...
by Dash McAuliffe | Oct 19, 2026 | Body Corporate, Rope Access
Yes. On almost every building repaint, residents stay living in their units the whole time. A well run job is staged so only a few balconies or one area is closed at a time, and residents get notice before the crew reaches them. What residents can expect Notice first....
by Dash McAuliffe | Oct 19, 2026 | Body Corporate, Rope Access
The price of a body corporate repaint comes down to four things: how the crew gets to the walls (access), how much repair and preparation the building needs, how much of the building is in the scope, and the paint system specified. Two buildings the same size can be...
