Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about our painting services across the Gold Coast — quotes, preparation, and the work we take on.
Quotes, licensing & service area
Do you provide a quote before work starts?
Yes. We inspect the project, discuss what is required and provide a clear quote before work begins.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Phelps Painting Services holds QBCC licence 15402463, NSW Contractor Licence 455009C and $20 million public liability insurance.
Which areas do you service?
We provide painting services across the Gold Coast.
Interior painting
More on interior paintingWhat interior surfaces do you paint?
We paint walls, ceilings, doors, door and window frames, skirting boards and architraves. The exact scope is confirmed when we inspect and quote the job.
Do you prepare the surfaces before painting?
Yes. Preparation is part of the job and may include filling minor imperfections, sanding, spot priming and undercoating where needed.
Exterior painting
More on exterior paintingWhat exterior surfaces do you paint?
We paint weatherboards, cladding and render, eaves, fascias and gables, timber trim, window frames, doors, verandahs and other exterior features. The exact scope is confirmed when we inspect and quote the job.
How do you prepare exterior surfaces before painting?
Preparation may include cleaning surfaces, scraping and sanding loose or flaking paint, filling and caulking where needed, and priming bare or exposed areas before painting.
Do you use exterior-grade paint?
Yes. We use exterior-grade coatings suited to the surface we’re painting.
Roof restoration & painting
More on roof restoration & paintingWhat roofs do you restore and paint?
We restore and paint both metal and tiled roofs. The exact scope is confirmed when we inspect and quote the job.
What does a roof restoration involve?
Depending on the condition of the roof, it generally involves cleaning, preparing the surface and recoating it. We confirm exactly what your roof needs when we inspect and quote the job.
Do you replace roof screws?
On some metal roofs, screw replacement may be included where required. We confirm whether this is needed when we inspect and quote the roof.
Commercial painting
More on commercial paintingWhat commercial spaces do you paint?
We paint shops, offices, hospitality venues and other commercial premises, inside and out. The exact scope is confirmed when we inspect and quote the job.
Can you plan the work around our business?
Yes. We plan timing, access and the order of work with you to keep disruption to a minimum, and confirm the approach when we quote the job.
Residential painting
More on residential paintingWhat kind of homes do you paint?
We paint all kinds of homes across the Gold Coast — established houses, renovations and new builds, inside and out. The exact scope is confirmed when we inspect and quote the job.
Do you paint both inside and outside?
Yes. We take on interior and exterior painting, including full repaints that cover both.
Do you paint new builds?
Yes. We paint new-build homes, inside and out.
Planning a painting project?
Tell us about the job and we’ll get back to you to talk through the next step.