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Apartment balconies before and after repainting

Strata Cost Guide

What Does Strata Painting Cost in Sydney?

By Nick Kyriacou, Master Painter & Owner, Brushworks Painters · Updated 30 September 2026

There is no reliable building-wide price without inspecting the surfaces and access. This guide shows what should be measured in a quote for Sydney strata painting so committees can compare proposals on the same basis.

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The Main Strata Painting Cost Drivers

Total wall, ceiling, trim, railing and door area.
Condition of existing coatings and the preparation needed before repainting.
Height, setbacks, balconies, landscaping and the selected access method.
Occupied-building staging, resident access and restricted working hours.
Number of colours, coating specification and required drying time.
Traffic control, protection, permits and other site-specific logistics.

How to Compare Strata Painting Quotes

Ask each contractor to price the same written scope. Check that surface preparation, coats, products, access equipment, protection, exclusions, timing and rectification steps are clear. A lower total can represent a narrower scope rather than the same work for less.

Budgeting for Planned Repainting

NSW Government guidance says a strata scheme’s capital works fund can cover painting and repainting common property. Its 10-year capital works plan should anticipate major work and be reviewed at least every five years. The owners corporation should obtain its own financial and strata advice for the scheme.