Areas we serve · Wollongong & Illawarra
Painters Wollongong & Illawarra
Picture your home crisp and fresh, still holding its colour after the next storm rolls in off the Tasman. We paint the Illawarra from our Sydney base, from Thirroul to Kiama, and we prepare every surface for salt, sun and sea air.
- LicensedNSW 450329C
- $20M insuredPublic liability
- Dulux AccreditedPainter
- Fast replyWithin 1 business day
suburbs from Thirroul to Kiama.
- Wollongong
- North Wollongong
- Fairy Meadow
- Corrimal
- Woonona
- Bulli
- Thirroul
- Austinmer
- Port Kembla
- Dapto
- Warilla
- Shellharbour
- Albion Park
- Kiama
- Gerringong
Cannot see your suburb in the Illawarra? Send us a message.
a coastline that tests every coat.
The Illawarra squeezes your home between the Pacific and the escarpment. Salt blows in from one side and damp air settles from the other, and a tired coat of paint feels both.
You might own a weatherboard cottage, a post-war brick home, a foreshore apartment or a character cottage in Kiama. Each one needs its own plan, which is why we look closely before we quote.
homes, buildings and businesses.
Residential
- Full interior and exterior repaints for Illawarra homes
- Coastal exteriors built to handle salt
- Weatherboard and cottage repaints
- Period and character homes
- Pre-sale refreshes
Commercial and strata
- Strata blocks and shared spaces
- Offices and retail tenancies
- Industrial units and warehouses
- Schools and childcare centres
- Aged-care facilities
- Painting for builders and developers
the weather never stops working on your paint.
Salt that eats at paint
Sea air leaves a fine film of salt on walls, gutters and window frames. Paint laid over it lifts and flakes within a few seasons. We wash it off first, then use coatings made for coastal exposure.
Damp that never quite dries
Shaded southern walls and eaves stay wet long after the rain stops. Mould and peeling follow. We treat what is growing, let the surface dry and seal it so it stays clean.
Sun that fades your colour
North and west walls bake all summer. Colour chalks and fades, and fine cracks open. We recommend strong UV-resistant finishes for the walls that take the most sun.
Old coats hiding trouble
Many Illawarra homes have been repainted again and again. We scrape back to a sound surface, repair what is failing and prime before the colour goes on.
from first photo to finished home.
Step 1
Send a few photos
Snap each side of your home, or the rooms you have in mind, and send them with the quote form. You will hear from us within 1 business day.
Step 2
We work out the plan
We ask about access, surfaces and timing. For larger homes, buildings and business sites, we add a site visit or a video walkthrough.
Step 3
You get a clear quote
In writing: the preparation, the paint, the areas covered and the timing. You will know exactly what is included.
Step 4
We book it in
We agree the dates with you before work starts. Your dedicated project manager locks in the dates and keeps you updated from quote to handover.
Painting a building? We work with your strata manager or building manager on access, resident notices and working hours.
a look at our finished work.
These homes are in Sydney and are shown with their real locations. Illawarra projects will appear here as we finish them.
what we can paint for you.
Smaller job in the Illawarra? Take a look at our fixed-price painting packages, from $549 + GST.
why homeowners choose Next Coat.
Preparation first
Salt air eats into old paint, so we clean, repair, sand and prime before any coating goes on.
Dulux Accredited Painter
Dulux and Taubmans paints for escarpment homes and the coast.
Licensed and insured
Licence 450329C and $20 million public liability insurance on every Illawarra job.
A dedicated point of contact
One dedicated project manager looks after your Illawarra job from the first quote to handover, so the standard stays consistent.
questions from Illawarra homeowners.
Do you really paint in Wollongong?
Yes. Our team comes down from Sydney to paint homes, apartment buildings and business sites across the Illawarra. We agree the dates and the full scope with you before work starts.
Will salt air ruin my paint?
Salt is the enemy of every coastal paint job, so we deal with it first. We wash it off, treat rust on gutters and fixings, and use primers and topcoats made for exposed positions.
Can you paint a weatherboard cottage?
Yes. We scrape and sand loose paint, treat mould, repair minor timber damage and prime bare timber before the colour goes on. For bigger repairs, see our carpentry repairs.
Can you paint my strata building?
Yes. We quote the exterior, balconies, stairwells and common areas against a clear scope, and we work with your strata manager on access and resident notices. See how we run strata painting.
Can you paint around my business hours?
Yes. For shops, offices and warehouses we can plan after-hours or staged work, so your doors stay open and your customers keep coming.
How much will it cost?
It depends on the size, condition and preparation your property needs, whether it is a coastal home or a house on the escarpment. Our Sydney painting cost guide shows current market ranges, and we write a clear quote once we have seen your project.
paint further afield.
Painting in the Illawarra?
Tell us about your Illawarra home or building and send a few photos. We will come back with a clear quote.
Or call 0410 585 913