Best painters in Joondalup and Perth’s northern suburbs (2026)
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These are the ten best-rated painters working Perth’s northern suburbs, from Joondalup and Wanneroo across to Kingsley, Clarkson and the Burns Beach coast. They’re ranked on real Google reviews, not on who paid us. Below the list you’ll find what a paint job actually costs up here in 2026, the red flags that tell you to keep your wallet shut, and a quick checklist to run before you let anyone near your walls.
Featured painters
These spots are for northern suburbs painters who want to stand out on this page. None are taken yet, so the full review-ranked top 10 is right below. That ranking is earned off Google reviews and never for sale. Are you a local painter? Featured spots start at $50 a year.
Get a Featured spot ▸How we ranked these
- Google reviews do the ranking. We start with every painter’s live Google star rating and the number of reviews behind it, pulled fresh from Google Maps.
- Rating, weighted by volume. A 5.0 from a couple of jobs isn’t proof yet, so we weight the score by review count. A proven 5.0 from dozens of customers isn’t beaten by a 5.0 from a handful.
- Local operators only. Every painter here is based in or works out of Perth’s northern suburbs, from Joondalup through Wanneroo, Kingsley, Clarkson and the coastal suburbs. We checked each one’s location, so metro-wide drop-ins from other side of the river aren’t padding the list.
- Paid spots are labelled, and never jump the queue. When a business pays for a “Featured” spot it’s marked as such. The review-based order below does not change to favour a payer. Right now, no spots are sold.
Signature Painting Perth
A flawless 5.0 across 41 reviews is the standout result up here, and holding a perfect score at that kind of volume takes consistently tidy work. Based on the northern coast at Burns Beach, right in the heart of the cluster. The safest first call for a home repaint anywhere from Joondalup to Currambine.
View listing & contact ▸Yorkshire Painting Service
A clean 5.0 held across 32 reviews, run out of Kingsley. Old-school trade painters with a name for careful prep and neat lines. A reliable pick right through the central northern suburbs.
View listing & contact ▸LA Painting & Decorating
A 4.9 across 38 reviews, based up in Clarkson. A strong, established local operator covering the full range of home painting, from a single room to a whole-house exterior. A dependable choice in the far northern suburbs.
View listing & contact ▸What a paint job actually costs in the northern suburbs (2026)
Nobody likes ringing a painter blind on price. These are honest Perth metro ballpark ranges for the common jobs, GST included. They’re a guide to keep you from being overcharged, not a quote. Painting price swings hugely on prep and coats, so the number that matters is not the day rate, it’s what’s written on the quote.
| Job | Typical metro range | What pushes it up |
|---|---|---|
| Painter day rate (per painter) | $350-$500/day | Specialist finishes, heritage work, height |
| Single interior room repaint (walls) | $350-$700 | High or raked ceilings, dark-to-light change, heavy prep |
| Whole 3-4 bed interior (walls, ceilings, doors) | $4,000-$9,000 | Number of coats, feature colours, cornices and trims |
| Ceilings only (per room) | $150-$350 | Water stains, textured or stipple ceilings, sealing |
| Doors, skirting & trims (per door + surrounds) | $80-$180 | Gloss enamel over old oil-based paint, sanding back |
| Feature wall | $200-$450 | Deep colours needing extra coats, wallpaper strip-back |
| Exterior repaint, single-storey | $4,000-$8,000 | Render vs weatherboard, prep, access |
| Exterior repaint, double-storey | $8,000-$16,000+ | Scaffolding, height, eaves and soffits |
| Roof painting / restoration | $2,000-$5,000 | Tile vs Colorbond, pressure clean, re-point and repairs |
| Render or texture coat | $30-$55/m² | Surface prep, membrane or elastomeric coatings |
Two topcoats over a primer or undercoat is the standard for a finish that lasts; a single “colour over” is cheaper but rarely goes the distance. Our coastal northern suburbs cop strong sun and salt air, so exterior jobs need UV-stable, weather-grade paint and proper prep, and that is where both the money and the longevity sit. Painting is not a licensed trade in WA, so a detailed written quote and current insurance matter more here, not less (see the checklist below).
Don’t get ripped off: red flags
- No written quote naming the paint and the number of coats. “We’ll give it two coats” said out loud is not a spec. Get the product, sheen and coats in writing, or you have no way to prove what you paid for.
- No prep line on the quote. Washing, sanding, filling, gap-sealing and masking are most of a good paint job. If the quote is all “paint” and no “prep”, the finish will flake and peel inside a year or two.
- Big cash deposit up front, no ABN, no receipt. A modest deposit for materials is normal. Handing over half the job in cash with no paperwork means no warranty and no comeback.
- A verbal price that looks too cheap, then creeps. Lowball quotes get “recovered” with extra-coat and prep add-ons once the job’s started and your old colour is half stripped.
- Thinned-down cheap paint, one coat. Looks fine on handover, goes patchy and chalky fast. Ask which brand and product, what sheen, and how many litres they’re allowing.
- No public liability insurance. Overspray and splatter on your roof, paving, windows and plants is your problem if they’re not insured. Ask to see the certificate.
Before you hire: quick checklist
- Written quote. Itemised and in writing, naming the paint brand and product, the sheen, and the number of coats, with prep included. Do this before work starts.
- Insurance. Ask for current public liability cover and sight the certificate. It protects your home from overspray, splatter and accidents.
- Prep, spelled out. Confirm exactly what’s included: sugar-soaping or washing, sanding, filling, gap-sealing, undercoat and masking. Prep is where a paint job is won or lost.
- Coats. Two topcoats over an undercoat is the standard for a durable finish. One “colour over” is not, no matter how good the paint.
- Recent reviews. Look for recent, specific reviews, ideally with before-and-after photos of local jobs. A steady stream beats one old burst.
Frequently asked
How did you rank these painters?
By their live Google star rating and the number of reviews behind it, pulled from Google Maps. We weight the rating by review volume so a proven 5.0 from dozens of customers isn’t leapfrogged by a 5.0 from a handful. We also checked each business is genuinely based in the northern suburbs, so metro-wide operators from the other side of the river aren’t padding the list.
Are these paid placements?
No. This list is ordered on Google review data. Businesses can pay for a “Featured” spot at the top, which is clearly labelled, but paying never changes the review-based order below. As of this update, no spots are sold.
Do painters need a licence in WA?
No. House painting is not a licensed trade in Western Australia, unlike electrical or plumbing work, so there’s no “painter’s licence” to check. That’s exactly why Google reviews, public liability insurance and a detailed written quote matter so much here. For larger building jobs (generally over $20,000 in value) a registered builder can come into play, but a standard domestic repaint doesn’t require a licence.
How much does it cost to paint a house in Perth?
As a rough 2026 metro guide: a whole-house interior repaint on a 3-4 bed runs about $4,000 to $9,000, and a single-storey exterior about $4,000 to $8,000. It swings on prep, the number of coats, feature colours and access. Always get it priced in writing before work starts.
How often is this page updated?
Monthly. Ratings and review counts move, new painters earn their spot, and we re-pull the data so the list stays honest and current.
Are you a painter in the northern suburbs?
Get in front of homeowners who are ready to hire. Claim your free listing, or ask about a Featured spot on this page.
Get featured ▸ Claim your free listingRankings based on Google review data collected 24 July 2026. Ratings change, we re-check monthly. Blue Collar Business · Western Australia’s Trades & Home Services Directory.