Painters in Hobart
Free painting quotes from a local painter across greater Hobart
Find the right painter for the job
Every kind of house painting in greater Hobart, inside and out.
Hobart homes, ready for a fresh coat
From Georgian cottages in Battery Point to Federation verandahs in New Town, greater Hobart's housing calls for painters who know older timber, sandstone and the local weather.
Questions to ask your painter
Before you accept any quote, ask for these. A good painter will be glad to answer.
Your licence details
Ask for the licence number and check it on the CBOS register.
Insurance cover
Public liability insurance, in writing, before work starts.
A written quote
Itemised: preparation, paint, coats and what is excluded.
The preparation
Washing, scraping, filling and priming are where a job lasts.
Paint and finish
Which brand and product, and how many coats on each surface.
Timing and weather
Start date, length and the plan for rain days.
Lead and asbestos
How they handle older homes built before 1970 or 1990.
Deposit and payment
How much up front and when the balance is due.
Tell us about your painting job
One short form. A local Hobart painter contacts you within one business day.
What house painting costs in Hobart
As of September 2026, a published Hobart painting cost guide puts a single room (walls and ceiling) at $270 to $720, a three-bedroom interior at $2,700 to $7,200 and a single-storey exterior at $3,600 to $9,000, GST included. Your own quote depends on size, surface condition, access and the paint chosen.
The same guide lists:
These are indicative ranges from a published guide, not quotes. Preparation is usually the biggest variable: older Hobart homes with flaking paint, cracked plaster or high ceilings take longer to get ready. Our guide to the cost of painting a house in Hobart explains what moves a quote up or down.
| Job | Typical Hobart range |
|---|---|
Painter hourly rate | $45 to $90 per hour |
Single room, walls and ceiling | $270 to $720 |
Three-bedroom interior | $2,700 to $7,200 |
Four-bedroom interior | $4,050 to $10,800 |
Exterior, single-storey | $3,600 to $9,000 |
Exterior, two-storey | $5,400 to $16,200 |
Best time to paint in Hobart
Hobart's driest stretch is late summer and early autumn. Bureau of Meteorology averages for Hobart (Ellerslie Road) show February has the fewest days with 1 mm or more of rain (4.9) and January to March highs of about 20 to 22°C. Winter brings damp mornings, short sunshine and occasional frost.
A few numbers from the same Bureau of Meteorology station worth knowing:
- October is the wettest month by rain days, averaging 9.4 days with 1 mm or more of rain. Afternoon winds are strongest from October to January.
- June and July are the dampest mornings, with 9am relative humidity averaging 79% and 78%, and the fewest sunshine hours (3.9 and 4.4 hours a day).
- Frost-level cold is mostly a winter issue. The station averages 12.9 days a year at or below 2°C, nearly all of them between May and September.
Interior work can go ahead all year. For exterior work, ask the painter how they plan around dew, drying time and the minimum temperature printed on the paint they intend to use. See our guide to the best time of year to paint in Hobart.
Questions and answers
Are you a painting company?
No. Painters Hobart is an independent quote service. We pass your enquiry to a local Hobart painting business, which contacts you directly to arrange a quote. We do not carry out painting work, set prices or supervise jobs, so any agreement is between you and the painter.
How much does it cost to use this site?
Nothing. Sending a request through this site is free and you are not obliged to accept any quote. The painter you are matched with prices the job themselves. If you go ahead, you pay the painter directly under whatever written agreement the two of you settle on.
How quickly will a painter contact me?
The painter you are matched with will contact you within one business day of your request. They will usually want to talk through the job and arrange a time to see the property, because accurate quotes for painting depend on surface condition, access and the size of the area.
Do I need council approval to repaint my house?
Usually not for a like-for-like repaint, but heritage listings change that. Council-listed places can generally be repainted in a similar colour without a permit, while places on the Tasmanian Heritage Register need Heritage Council approval, even for repainting. Our heritage weatherboard guide explains the rules.
Could my older Hobart home have lead paint?
Quite possibly. Australian Government guidance says homes built before 1970 are most at risk and paint with up to 50 per cent lead was used on homes built before 1950. Lead paint is a hazard when it is sanded, scraped or burnt, so ask your painter how they will test for and manage it.
What should I ask a painter before accepting a quote?
Ask for a written, itemised quote that shows preparation, number of coats and the paint to be used. Ask about their licence and insurance and check any licence on the Tasmanian CBOS register. Also ask how long the job will take, how they manage lead paint and what happens if weather delays the work.
How it works
Tell us about the job
Interior or exterior, your suburb, roughly how big and when.
We pass it to a local painter
One painting business that works in your part of Hobart.
They contact you
Within one business day, to talk it through and arrange a quote.
You decide
Compare, ask questions and go ahead only if it suits you. It is free.
Areas we cover
Requests from across greater Hobart. Choose your council area.
City of Hobart
We also pass on requests from Hobart, North Hobart, South Hobart, Glebe, Dynnyrne, Mount Stuart, Lenah Valley, Fern Tree and Mount Nelson. Request a quote and tell us your suburb.
Clarence
We also pass on requests from Bellerive, Howrah, Lindisfarne, Rosny, Rokeby, Lauderdale, Tranmere and Geilston Bay. Request a quote and tell us your suburb.
Glenorchy
We also pass on requests from Glenorchy, Moonah, Claremont, Montrose, Rosetta, Berriedale and Austins Ferry. Request a quote and tell us your suburb.
Kingborough
We also pass on requests from Kingston, Blackmans Bay, Taroona, Kingston Beach and Huntingfield. Request a quote and tell us your suburb.
Brighton
We also pass on requests from Bridgewater, Brighton, Old Beach, Gagebrook and Herdsmans Cove. Request a quote and tell us your suburb.
Sorell
We also pass on requests from Sorell, Midway Point and Dodges Ferry. Request a quote and tell us your suburb.
Check our guides for Hobart painting tips
What It Costs to Paint a House in Hobart
What house painting costs in Hobart as of 2026: room, interior and exterior ranges, what pushes a quote up and how to compare painters' quotes fairly.
Read morePainting Heritage Weatherboard Homes in Hobart
Repainting a heritage weatherboard home in Hobart: council and Heritage Register approvals, colours, lead-safe preparation and what to ask a painter.
Read moreThe Best Time of Year to Paint in Hobart
When to paint in Hobart, month by month, using Bureau of Meteorology averages for rain days, temperature, humidity, wind and frost.
Read moreStrata and Body Corporate Painting in Hobart
A guide for Hobart body corporates planning a repaint: legal duties under the Strata Titles Act 1998, funding, 2026 costs, quotes and managing residents.
Read moreAbout this site
Painters Hobart is an independent quote service. We are not a painter and we do not perform, price or supervise painting work. We pass your request to a local Hobart painting business, which contacts you directly. Any quote, contract or payment is between you and that business. Read more about us and our privacy policy.