“I recently hired J James Painting Contractors to undertake the task of painting both the internal and external walls of my home, and I must say that I was highly impressed with their services. They also gap filled nail holes around the window seals and sanded them to perfection, which was a job well done. The team was highly experienced and reliable, and they finished the project within a very short time frame, which is quite impressive. The ceilings were also painted, matching the existing paint perfectly, giving my home a fresh new look. Overall, I highly recommend J James Painting Contractors to anyone looking for fast, efficient, and reliable painting services. They exceeded my expectations in every way and I am extremely satisfied with the results of their work. Thank you so much for a job well done!”
Sunshine Coast, QLD
House Painters in Kawana.
From beachside streets off Nicklin Way to canal homes on the lake. Family houses and unit blocks fill the space in between.
- Since 1985
- /Family-run, locally owned
- /Fully insured
- /Dulux + Taubmans accredited
- /Lead & asbestos qualified
Services in Kawana
The work we’re asked for most here, in order.
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Exterior house painting in Kawana
Full exteriors, weatherboard restoration, render and cladding. Heavier specs on coast-facing walls.
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Interior house painting in Kawana
Washable wall systems, semi-gloss trims, and colour help before you commit.
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High end project painting in Kawana
Long-prep, master-painter work on the homes where the finish is the point.
Local context
What we paint in Kawana.
Kawana Waters was planned as one large development, with work starting in 1960. Today it takes in suburbs such as Buddina, Warana, Bokarina, Wurtulla, Parrearra and Birtinya. Many family homes on the beach side of Nicklin Way went up from the sixties on. To the west, canal homes back onto Lake Kawana and the Pangali Canal at Wurtulla. Birtinya, around the university hospital, is much newer, with townhouses and apartment blocks. So two Kawana quotes can look nothing alike. A rendered canal home and a unit inside a complex with a committee need very different plans. The suburb has plenty of owner-occupiers living alongside investors who rent out houses and units.
What we watch for
Substrate and exposure notes.
Water close to the house changes the spec. Homes on the lake and canals sit in damp air, and salt drifts in from the beach a short walk away. Rendered walls get washed, checked for drummy patches and sealed before the topcoat. Metal balustrades and gate hardware near the water get rust treated first. Beachside homes take strong salt and sun, and dark colours on north and west walls fade fastest. Older brick homes from the sixties and seventies may have fibro eaves, which we test for asbestos and prep by hand, and pre-1970 paint gets a lead test. On cladded homes we check the joins, because that's often where paint lets go first. Body corporate work starts with matching the original colour scheme.
Shops, offices and unit blocks
Commercial painting in Kawana.
Much of our body corporate work happens in Kawana. Stairwells, corridors, entries and car parks in the unit and townhouse complexes behind the beach all need a plan that keeps residents moving, so we match the original scheme and get committee sign-off first. We also paint shops and offices around Kawana Shoppingworld in Buddina, medical suites near the hospital at Birtinya and cafes along Nicklin Way. Shops can keep trading, because we can do the work outside opening hours. Every job gets a written scope with access and timing agreed before we start.
Commercial painting in KawanaGoogle reviews
What clients say about the work.
“I have used James james painting service 15 years ago. I will only use James james painting service. The team are professional in every regard, from manners to expertise in their field. Understanding what your needs and wants are, a knowledge of decor and vogue. I am proud of my home with its new interior and exterior. I would encourage anyone to use this service.”
Common questions
Painting in Kawana: common questions.
Do you paint canal and waterfront homes in Kawana?
Yes, and we paint beachside houses and units across Kawana too. Waterfront render on the lake and canals gets a wash, a sealer and a heavier exterior system than a house a few streets back. Our Kawana exterior painting page explains how we decide which spec your home needs, and why we don’t charge waterfront rates for an inland street.
When can work start on a Kawana house or unit block?
We’ll give you a start date with your written quote, so you know where you stand before you agree to anything. Season plays a part. Exterior work goes best in the drier months, and summer storms can push dates around. For a body corporate job, the committee’s approval also sets the timing. Get in touch early if you’re working to a deadline.
What does a repaint cost for a Kawana home or unit?
For a house, our cost guide lists about $7,000 to $14,000 for a rendered exterior and $8,000 to $14,000 for a full 3-bedroom interior. These are guide ranges. A canal home that needs a sealer and a heavier system costs more than one a few streets back. Units and common areas are priced from a site visit, because access and building rules change the job.