Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• inspect painted areas around the bar, skirtings, doors and signage to pinpoint chips and scuffs

• light prep: clean, degrease, fill minor gouges and sand feather edges where needed

• apply matched touch-up paint and a protective varnish or satin coat to woodwork as required

• feather in existing finishes to blend colour rather than full redecoration unless requested

• minimise odour and disruption by using low‑odour products and recommending out‑of‑hours work where needed

• remove small debris and leave site tidy; wear PPE and take care around food and drink areas

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most pub touch‑ups take 1–4 hours for a single room or bar area depending on prep and drying time; multiple areas, matched paint sourcing, working at height or out‑of‑hours access can extend this to a day or more

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• do you have experience working in licensed premises and around food and drink service?

• can you match existing paint/finish or will you need to supply new colours and samples?

• do you recommend working outside opening hours and what are the extra costs for evenings or weekends?

• what measures do you take to control dust, odour and contamination near food and drink areas?

• are you insured for public liability and do you provide a risk assessment for working at height?

• how will you protect bar counters, seating and signage and what prep will you need from us before you arrive?

How to Avoid Surprises

• confirm access times and whether work can be done outside opening hours

• reserve parking or loading space close to the entrance for materials and tools

• move or cover glassware, stock and loose furniture before the tradie arrives

• flag any high‑level work needing scaffold or a cherry picker and agree who arranges permits

• check whether low‑odour or quick‑dry products are available if you need minimal disruption

• confirm who is responsible for final cleaning and waste removal