License Requirements
Painting license requirements vary:
- NSW: License for work over $5,000
- VIC: Registration for work over $10,000
- QLD: QBCC license required
- Check your state's requirements
Questions to Ask
- Are you licensed/registered?
- How long have you been painting?
- Can I see examples of recent work?
- What preparation do you do?
- What paint brands do you use?
- How many coats included?
- Do you move furniture?
What to Include in Quote
- Surface preparation (sanding, filling, priming)
- Number of coats
- Paint brand and type
- What's included (walls, ceilings, trim)
- Timeline
- Furniture moving
- Clean-up
Red Flags
- Not specifying paint brand
- Only one coat offered
- No preparation mentioned
- Significantly lower than others
- Can't provide references