Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Protect floors, furniture and fittings with dust sheets and tape

• Prepare surfaces: clean, fill cracks and holes, sand where necessary

• Apply primer/undercoat to bare plaster or repaired areas as needed

• Apply two coats of emulsion to walls and ceilings where specified

• Gloss woodwork (skirting, doors, window frames) with appropriate primer and 1–2 gloss coats

• Light sanding between gloss coats and final tidy, including removal of dust sheets

• Carry out minor plaster repairs; advise if extensive repairs or damp/lead risk found

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most single rooms take 4–8 hours (one day) including prep and two coats; small rooms 2–4 hours; larger rooms or work requiring repairs, multiple drying periods or scaffolding take 1–2 days or more

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• How many coats do you include for walls and for glossed woodwork?

• Do you supply paint and materials or should I buy them, and what brands do you recommend?

• Are surface repairs included and how do you charge for additional plaster or damp repairs?

• What steps do you take to control dust and protect carpets and furniture?

• Do you follow lead‑safe working practices for older properties and can you test for old oil‑based paint?

• What guarantee do you provide on finish and touch‑ups, and how long is it valid?

How to Avoid Surprises

• Confirm parking and easy access for a van to avoid delays

• Clear fragile items and small furniture or agree what the tradesperson will move

• Tell your tradie if the property is pre‑1970, damp‑affected or has previous oil‑based paint

• Agree drying time windows and whether rooms will be out of use between coats

• Check communal rules and get permission for scaffolding or storage in common areas

• Arrange a clear power socket and water access for cleaning and tools