Painting prices in South Africa
Typical market guide — not a quote. Your real price comes from the business.
South African guide ranges (labour only)
- Interior walls, standard prep + 2 coatsR40 – R80 per m²
- Standard room, walls + ceilingR1 200 – R2 500 per room
- Exterior walls and weatherproofingR65 – R120 per m²
National guide only. Your real price comes from the business after they see the job.
Guides for your city
Painting in Durban →Painting in Johannesburg →Painting in Cape Town →Painting in Pretoria →Painting in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) →Painting in Bloemfontein →Painting in East London →Painting in Pietermaritzburg →Painting in Polokwane →Painting in Mbombela (Nelspruit) →
More cities coming soon.
What changes the price
- Inside or outside
- Cracks, damp or peeling paint to fix first
- Number of coats
- Height and ladders or scaffolding
- Who supplies the paint
Sources