Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• clear and tidy surrounding garden area, remove trimmings and prepare safe working space

• remove loose paint and flaking timber, sand surfaces and wire-brush mould or algae

• treat minor rot with preservative and replace small rotten boards if agreed as extra

• fill cracks and gaps, prime bare timber and apply two coats of exterior shed paint or stain

• protect nearby plants and surfaces during work and remove paint debris on completion

• basic garden maintenance tasks as agreed (mow, weed, clear pathways) to leave site tidy

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most garden tidy plus a single-shed paint job takes 3–8 hours for one person; larger sheds, extensive rot repair or a full repaint can extend to 1–2 days depending on drying time, access and weather.

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Are you insured for public liability and accidental damage to garden property?

• Which brand and type of exterior paint/preservative will you use and how many coats do you recommend?

• Do you anticipate rot replacement or structural repairs that would be charged extra?

• How will you protect plants, patios and fences from paint splashes and sanding dust?

• Will you provide a written quote with a breakdown of labour, materials and any likely extras?

• What PPE and dust/contamination control measures will you use while working in the garden and on the shed?

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear paths and move fragile pots, garden furniture and tools out of the work area

• confirm parking or drop-off space and access to an external tap and electricity if needed

• point out any known damp, previous treatments or internal leaks that affect the shed

• agree in writing what constitutes extra work (rot replacement, extra coats, scaffold hire)

• check any leasehold, planning or estate rules about external alterations before work starts