South Yarra Painting | Servicing Brighton, Toorak, Middle Park & Surrounds.
In 2010, South Yarra Painting was created with the intention of servicing and painting homes exclusively in South Yarra and the City of Stonnington. Now celebrating our 16th lap of the sun, South Yarra Painting is fast approaching 500 successfully completed properties throughout inner Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.
We specialize in the following services:
Residential Interior & Exterior Painting • Commercial Painting • Body Corporate Painting • Specialty Finishes (French Wash) • Colour Consultation Services & Advice
Testimonials
"Simon and his team from South Yarra Painting are true professionals. They have completed two major jobs for us now and we couldn’t be happier. Their preparation and attention to detail ensures a fantastic result and all completed with a minimum of disruption. We have no hesitation in recommending their services to anyone."
"South Yarra Painting did a brilliant job painting our Victorian Cottage. It was a challenging job that involved a lot of prep work, additions, and difficult weather. The team were very accommodating, punctual, and friendly. The result is great and we'd absolutely recommend them."
"Simon and his team are true professionals. They did everything they committed to doing within the time frame and within budget.
Their attention to detail was incredible. We were constantly updated with the progress and any problems were solved with quick solutions from Simon."
"Simon and his team did an exemplary job in repainting and transforming the exterior of our Edwardian weatherboard home in Fitzroy. We really appreciated Simon’s advice about paint colour selections and couldn’t be happier with the result, and we would highly recommend South Yarra Painting to others!"
"Simon and his team did a brilliant job on our difficult 2 storey property. They encountered quite a number of problems along the way but they handled them all with resilience and good humour. We highly recommend SYP and thank everyone for their hard work. The results are stunning."
"Simon and his crew were fantastic! Obliging, considerate, polite, organized, flexible, tidy, helpful, professional and did a great job! Painting ones house is a stressful time... but South Yarra Painting made the process as easy as possible. Thank you!"
"Simon and his team did a fantastic job of painting our home. Preparation was meticulous and the finished painting is first class. We would recommend South Yarra Painting without hesitation."
Albert Park
Hawthorn
Brighton
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Areas We Services
South Yarra • Toorak • Armadale • Melbourne • Albert Park • Middle Park • South Melbourne • Elwood • St Kilda • Malvern East • Elsternwick • Brighton • Bayside • Portsea • Sorrento • Blairgowrie • Hawthorn • Kew • Malvern • Fitzroy • Clifton Hill • Northcote and more.
See above for some of our most recently painted properties.
Doors of South Yarra Painting
Adding COLOUR to Melbourne…one (front) door at a time. If the front door to a house is it’s smile, then why not make it say “hello”.
A project undertaken by South Yarra Painting in an effort to help cheer up the neighbourhood.
Our Team
South Yarra Painting is Dulux Accredited and an accredited member of the Master Painters of Victoria (MPAV). We employ a small International team of energetic, dynamic and experienced painters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does South Yarra Painting have experience painting period and contemporary Melbourne homes?
Yes. Since 2010, South Yarra Painting has worked on hundreds of period, renovated and contemporary homes across Melbourne’s inner, eastern and south-eastern suburbs.
Period homes often feature ornate cornices and ceiling roses, decorative plasterwork, timber sash windows, detailed architraves and skirting boards, panelled doors, fretwork and weatherboards. These features, along with ageing timber, cracks and previous coatings, require careful preparation and skilled painting to preserve the character of the home while achieving a beautiful, lasting finish.
Contemporary homes require the same attention to detail in different ways. Large walls, abundant natural light, modern joinery and crisp architectural lines can make even small imperfections noticeable, making precise preparation and finishing essential.
Whether we’re working on a Victorian, Edwardian, renovated or contemporary residence, our approach remains the same: meticulous preparation, fine attention to detail and a quality finish that complements the style and character of the home.
How can I tell if a house painter does quality work?
A quality paint job is often about what happens before the first coat goes on. Good painters don’t aim to rush through the preparation — they take the time to repair, fill, sand and prime surfaces properly, because these steps ultimately determine how good the finished result will look and how well it will last.
Look for painters who can explain their preparation process, recommend the right products and finishes, and show examples of completed work. Customer feedback can also tell you a lot. Our clients have described our preparation as meticulous and our finished painting as first class, while regularly highlighting our attention to detail, professionalism and cleanliness.
At South Yarra Painting, we’d rather take the time to get the important details right. From careful preparation to clean lines, timber work, trims and final finishing, our focus is on delivering a result we’re proud to put our name to — and that you’ll be proud to live with.
What should I look for when comparing quotes from Melbourne painters?
A painting quote should tell you much more than the final price. Two painters can quote on the same home and be allowing for very different levels of preparation, products, time and attention to detail.
Look closely at what is actually included. Does the quote allow for repairing, filling and sanding surfaces properly? What paint system and products are being used? How many coats are specified? Are detailed areas such as doors, windows and timber work clearly covered?
Preparation is often where the biggest difference lies. A cheaper quote may simply allow less time to do the work that ultimately determines the quality of the finish.
At South Yarra Painting, we provide detailed written quotes so you understand exactly what we’re proposing and why. We don’t believe in cutting preparation to meet a price. Our focus is on quoting the work required to complete the job properly and deliver a finish that will stand the test of time.
How can I be confident I'm choosing a reputable and experienced painter?
When choosing a painter, look for more than promises of quality. Experience, professional credentials, completed projects and genuine customer reviews can give you a much clearer picture of the workmanship and service you can expect.
South Yarra Painting has been painting Melbourne homes since 2010 and has completed hundreds of projects across the city’s inner and surrounding suburbs. We are Dulux Accredited, an accredited member of Master Painters Victoria, and our workmanship is backed by a five-year guarantee.
Our customer reviews consistently reinforce the things we consider most important. Clients have described our preparation as meticulous, our finished painting as first class and our attention to detail as exceptional. Others highlight our clear communication, punctuality, cleanliness and ability to complete substantial painting projects with minimal disruption to their home.
We are particularly proud that clients with Victorian and Edwardian homes have also recommended our work after projects involving extensive preparation and detailed painting.
For us, the strongest measure of our reputation isn’t simply what we say about our work — it’s the experience of the homeowners who have trusted us with their properties.
What other services does South Yarra Painting offer besides painting?
Our work often involves more than simply applying paint, particularly when working on period homes, renovations and properties with detailed or decorative finishes.
South Yarra Painting provides restoration work, wallpapering and detailed surface preparation, including plaster repairs and the preparation of walls, ceilings and timber work. We can also provide colour consultation and advice on suitable products and finishes to complement the style and character of your home.
For larger or more detailed projects, we prepare and submit comprehensive written estimates, clearly outlining the scope of work, preparation, repairs, products and finishes involved. This means you understand exactly what is included before work begins.
Since 2010, our approach has been to look at the property as a whole, recommend what it genuinely needs and take care of the details required to achieve a beautifully executed, lasting result.