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$1,429 – $2,866
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What to expect when hiring painters in Shoal Bay
Where painters near Shoal Bay are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
Where painters near Shoal Bay are based
Of the 80 painters listed, none are based in Shoal Bay, but 56 are within 50 km, the most in Seaham, Newcastle West and Adamstown. The other 24 are based more than 50 km away.
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How to choose a good painter in Shoal Bay
Ratings in Shoal Bay sit a little below nearby suburbs, at 4.65 stars on average. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Ratings vary more here, so using the star rating will help you choose a good painter. The typical painter has 7 reviews. Of the 62 rated painters within 50 km of Shoal Bay, 14 have 4.8 stars or more from at least 20 reviews.
SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.
- average rating
- 4.65
- typical reviews
- 7
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 20+
Star rating
81% of painters here have 4.8 or more
Number of reviews
Half have 7 or fewer reviews
How does that compare to other suburbs?
| Suburb | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Corlette102 painters5 typical reviews | 4.73 | 102 | 5 |
| Gan Gan102 painters5 typical reviews | 4.73 | 102 | 5 |
| Nelson Bay78 painters6 typical reviews | 4.70 | 78 | 6 |
| Fingal Bay77 painters6 typical reviews | 4.70 | 77 | 6 |
| One Mile108 painters6 typical reviews | 4.69 | 108 | 6 |
| Shoal Bay62 painters7 typical reviews | 4.65 | 62 | 7 |
What painting should cost in Shoal Bay
Painting in Shoal Bay usually runs $1,429 – $2,866 for interior painting, and $5,297 – $9,818 for exterior painting.
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Things to consider before you book
The local conditions that shape the job, the best time of year to book, and what to sort out before you choose a painter.
High Corrosion Exposure
Shoal Bay has significant salt air corrosion at this distance from the coast. Marine-grade or duplex-coated fixings are strongly recommended — standard galvanised won't hold up long-term on any external metalwork.
Schedule Outdoor Work for Drier Months
Shoal Bay gets more rain than most areas — exterior painting work benefits from scheduling in the drier months. Your tradie will work around the forecast, but booking ahead gives the best run of clear days.
Best time of year for exterior painting in Shoal Bay
Ideal months: January and September to October.
Based on typical local rainfall, temperature and humidity.
What's in a good Painting quote?
A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered — labour, materials, prep and clean-up — so you're comparing like for like. Check what each painter's quote covers before you choose.
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- 01Surface prep
Filling, sanding, priming and washing, where the quality lives.
- 02Paint brand and coats
The exact product, and how many coats. Standard is two.
- 03Room-by-room scope
Walls, ceilings, skirting, doors and windows, all named.
- 04Exclusions
What's not included, like powder-coated windows or plaster repairs.
- 05Insurance and licence
Public liability and the painter's licence or ABN.
- 06GST-inclusive total
One figure with GST, as Australian Consumer Law requires.
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What to look for
- Valid state contractor licence or registration displayed on quotes and advertising (where applicable)
- ABN with active GST registration
- Public liability insurance ($5M minimum)
- Master Painters Australia or HIA membership
- White Card (construction induction)
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