Canterbury has no shortage of beautiful homes, and keeping them looking their best takes a painter who actually pays attention to detail. That’s where we come in. A1 Premier Painting has spent years working on houses and businesses across Canterbury and the wider eastern suburbs, so we’ve seen just about every type of surface, style and colour scheme this area throws at us. Some homes need a full exterior refresh, others just want one tired room brought back to life. Either way, we turn up when we say we will, we’re fully licensed and insured, and we don’t leave a mess behind for you to deal with.
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A good interior paint job comes down to prep work more than anything else, which is why our interior painters in Canterbury spend real time on patching, sanding and masking before a single wall gets a coat. We’ll talk colours with you if you’re not sure, and we keep dust under control so your home stays livable while we work.
Between sun, rain and the odd storm, exteriors around Canterbury take a beating. We use paints built to handle that kind of weather, protecting weatherboards, render and brick while giving your street frontage a proper lift.
Roof painting in Canterbury is usually about one of two things: stopping an old roof from deteriorating any further, or simply changing its colour after a renovation. We clean, prime and coat every roof properly, which means it looks better and holds up longer.
Businesses can’t always shut down for a paint job, so our commercial painters in Canterbury work around your hours rather than the other way round. Offices, retail fitouts, strata buildings, we’ve handled all of it and know how to keep disruption to a minimum.
Type "local house painters near me" into Google while you're in Canterbury and you'll get plenty of options. What sets us apart is fairly simple: we show up when we say we will, we quote honestly, and we don't cut corners on prep just to finish a job faster.
Our painters have been doing this for years, so they know how to handle everything from a tricky ceiling to a heritage weatherboard without making a mess of it. We use paints that actually last, cover your furniture and floors properly, and clean up at the end of each day, not just on the last one.
Every quote is free, with nothing hidden in the fine print. If you've had a painter disappear halfway through a job before, you'll notice the difference with us pretty quickly.
Every painter in Canterbury will tell you they do good work. What most won’t tell you is exactly how they do it. Here’s what actually happens when you book with A1 Premier Painting from the first call through to the final walkthrough.

We come out to your Canterbury property, have a look around and talk through what you want.

You get a straightforward, itemised quote so there are no surprises later. .

Surfaces get cleaned, sanded, patched and masked properly before we even open a tin of paint.

ur painters get to work with quality products and techniques that hold up over time.

We clean up thoroughly and walk the job with you to make sure you're actually happy, not just told it's finished.

We remove all masking tape, drop sheets, and materials. Any paint tins or waste are taken off-site.
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It really depends on the size of the job, how many rooms or surfaces are involved, and the condition of what’s already there. Most Canterbury homeowners get a clear, itemised quote after a quick on-site look, so you’ll know the cost before anything is booked in.
Yes, every quote is free with no obligation attached. We come out, have a look at the job, and send through a proper breakdown so there’s nothing vague about the pricing.
Most jobs take somewhere between two and five days, though it depends on the size of the house and what the weather’s doing. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe once we’ve seen the property.
We do both, along with roof painting and commercial work. Quite a few Canterbury clients get us to do interior and exterior together while we’re already on site.
Yes, fully licensed and covered by insurance. That’s non-negotiable for us, and it means your property and our team are both properly protected.
Yes, we work with offices, retail spaces and strata buildings around Canterbury fairly regularly. We plan the job around your operating hours so it doesn’t get in the way of business.ee quote based on your actual property.
Our quotes cover labour, paint and materials, and any prep work needed like patching or sanding. If something extra comes up once we start, like hidden water damage, we’ll always talk to you about it before doing anything.
Not necessarily. We can move smaller furniture and cover larger pieces ourselves, though if there’s anything particularly delicate or valuable, it’s worth moving that yourself beforehand just for peace of mind.
We generally work with trade-quality paints from well-known Australian brands, chosen based on the surface and the finish you’re after. Happy to talk through options if you have a brand preference already.
In most cases, yes. We can colour-match existing paintwork fairly accurately, though on older homes where paint has faded unevenly, a small test patch is usually the best way to confirm the match before we start the full job.
If your Canterbury home or business could use a repaint, get in touch with A1 Premier Painting for a free, no-obligation quote. Give us a call or fill out the online form and we’ll sort out a time that suits you.
0421 873 635
info@a1premierpainting.com.au
Surrey Hills, Melbourne VIC