North Sydney packs a lot into a small area: high-rise apartments around the CBD and Milsons Point, art deco blocks in Kirribilli and Neutral Bay, Federation homes in Cremorne and Waverton, and offices along Miller Street and the Pacific Highway. Each needs a different approach, and most jobs here come down to planning access as much as painting.
What we paint in North Sydney
- Apartments: full repaints between tenants, before sale, or room by room while you live there
- Strata buildings: lobbies, corridors, stairwells, car parks and exterior façades, staged around residents
- Houses and semis: interiors, exteriors, timber windows, eaves and fences
- Offices and shops: after-hours and weekend work to avoid disrupting trading
What North Sydney properties need
Lift bookings and building rules
Most apartment jobs here involve a shared lift, a loading dock and set working hours. We book the lift, pad it, protect corridors and keep noise to the permitted hours. A quote that ignores these rules usually turns into delays.
Harbour exposure
Walls facing the harbour get salt, wind and strong afternoon sun. Paint on these elevations chalks and fades faster, so thorough washing, sealing any bare render and choosing an exterior product suited to coastal conditions makes the difference between a five-year and a ten-year finish.
Older apartment blocks
Art deco and mid-century blocks often have plaster walls with cracks, old oil-based enamel on doors and trims, and lead in their original paint. Old gloss is sanded and primed so water-based enamel bonds properly, and older paint is tested before any sanding.
Parking
Street parking is tight and often timed. We plan deliveries and keep our footprint small, which matters to neighbours and building managers.
Typical prices
See our apartment painting cost guide for studio to 3 bedroom ranges, the exterior painting cost guide for houses, and our commercial and strata painting page for buildings. The painting cost calculator gives a quick range for your home.
Suburbs we cover
North Sydney, Milsons Point, Kirribilli, Lavender Bay, McMahons Point, Waverton, Wollstonecraft, Crows Nest, St Leonards, Cammeray, Neutral Bay, Cremorne, Cremorne Point, Mosman and nearby lower North Shore suburbs.
Getting a quote
Tell us your suburb, the type of property, whether it’s a strata building and what you need painted, ideally with a few photos. Use the quote form or call 0434 952 858.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to paint an apartment in North Sydney?
Most 2 bedroom apartments cost $2,800 to $3,800 for walls and ceilings. High-rise buildings with restricted lift access or working hours can add time, so share your building's rules when you ask for a quote.
Can you work within our strata by-laws?
Yes. We book lifts, protect common areas, keep to the building's permitted working hours and can provide insurance details to the strata manager before work starts.
Does harbour air affect exterior paint?
Yes. Salt and wind break paint down faster on harbourside and water-facing walls. Proper cleaning, a quality exterior acrylic and timely repaints keep render and timber protected.