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What Affects the Cost of a Body Corporate Repaint?

by | 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 quoted very differently because of these.

1. Access

Access is often the biggest single cost on a multi storey building. Scaffold has to be hired, put up, moved and taken down. A boom lift (EWP) needs room on the ground. Rope access needs roof anchors and a safe way onto the roof, but no hire equipment around the building, so on tall or tight sites it usually costs less to set up. Many jobs use a mix. See when rope access beats scaffold.

2. Preparation and repairs

Most of a good repaint is the work before the paint: wash down, mould treatment, crack and render repairs, rust treatment, and cutting out and replacing old sealant. A building that has gone too long between repaints needs more of this, and that is where the cost climbs.

3. The scope

Walls only, or walls plus balconies, soffits, balustrades, doors, hallways and stairwells? Every extra area adds time. A clear written scope is the only way to compare quotes properly.

4. The paint system

A full manufacturer’s specification, for example a Dulux system with a membrane coating on rendered walls, costs more than a single coat over the top, but it lasts longer and can come with a manufacturer’s warranty.

Other things that move the price

  • Height and how many drops or setups the building needs
  • Working around residents: staging, notices, keeping balconies open
  • Roof anchors that need installing or recertifying first
  • Time of year and weather

How to compare quotes

Ask each painter to quote the same scope and the same paint system, and check what is excluded. A cheaper quote often has less preparation or a smaller scope. Our body corporate painting guide has more on getting a repaint approved.

If your building is coming up for a repaint, get in touch or call 1300 733 447. We will come out, have a look and give you a written quote with a clear scope.

Shane McAuliffe

Shane McAuliffe

Shane McAuliffe, founder of McAuliffe Painting, brings over 30 years of expertise to Brisbane’s premier painting company. Specializing in residential, commercial, and rope access projects, Shane’s commitment to quality and eco-friendly solutions has earned industry accolades, including Dulux accreditation.

Known for precision and professionalism, he transforms spaces with tailored, high-quality finishes.

Passionate about Brisbane’s architecture, Shane leads a skilled team to deliver excellence on every project. Contact him at 1300 733 447 or mcauliffepainting.com.au.

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