Painting Contractor in Newlands, Cape Town
Painting Contractor in Newlands
68 Projects Building Co delivers clean, hard-wearing interior and exterior painting for Newlands homes, flats, and commercial properties, built to handle the wettest, shadiest corner of the Southern Suburbs.
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Your Local Newlands Painters
Painting Built for the Wet Side of the Mountain
Newlands is the toughest suburb in Cape Town to keep paint on. Tucked under Table Mountain below Kirstenbosch and Newlands Forest, it takes some of the highest rainfall in South Africa, and mature oaks keep walls in shade long after the rain stops. Add century-old Victorian and Edwardian plaster and timber sash windows, and a standard repaint simply does not last.
That is why a good paint job here is decided before the first coat goes on. We wash down and treat mould, trace damp back to its cause, fill and seal moving plaster, then apply quality trade paints neatly so your finish survives more than one Newlands winter.
Painting Services
Painting Services We Offer in Newlands
From a single-room refresh to a full exterior repaint, we cover the painting work Newlands homes and businesses need, all finished to a proper standard.
Interior Painting
Walls, ceilings, cornices, doors, and cupboards finished cleanly with minimal disruption to your home.
Exterior Painting
Weather-resistant coatings for walls, facades, and gables that stand up to Newlands winter rainfall.
Heritage & Older Homes
Careful repainting of the Victorian and Edwardian plaster, timber, and period detailing common in Newlands.
Damp & Mould Treatment
Washing down, treating, and sealing the shaded, damp-prone walls found on almost every Newlands property.
Surface Preparation
Sanding, filling, crack repair, cleaning, and priming so the finished coat lasts and looks right.
Timber Windows & Joinery
Stripping, priming, and enamelling original sash windows, doors, and shutters so they stay sealed.
Boundary & Garden Walls
Plastered boundary walls, garden walls, and garage surrounds cleaned, treated for moss, and recoated.
Flats & Complexes
Repaints for apartments, townhouse complexes, and rental units around Main Road and the village.
Why Choose Us
A Neat, Reliable Painting Team in Newlands
Painting is only disruptive when it is done badly. We keep the work organised and the site clean, protect your floors and furniture, and finish the detail work properly so the job looks complete when we leave.
- Local painting team working across Newlands and the Southern Suburbs
- Thorough surface preparation before any paint goes on
- Experience with Newlands damp, deep shade, and heritage timber joinery
- Fungicidal treatment on shaded walls, not just a coat of paint over mould
- Exterior work timed around the Newlands wet season for a finish that holds
- Floors, furniture, and fittings protected, and the site left clean
What We Paint
Painting for Every Kind of Newlands Property
Different surfaces need different preparation, paint systems, and finishes. We work across the surfaces found in Newlands houses, flats, and complexes, and advise on the right coating for each one.
Interior walls & ceilings
Exterior walls & facades
Shaded & moss-prone walls
Timber sash windows & doors
Cupboards & built-in units
Flats, complexes & rentals
How It Works
Our Painting Process
A clear process keeps the job on track, avoids surprises, and delivers a finish that lasts.
Site Assessment
We visit your Newlands property and check the surfaces, existing paint, damp, mould, and cracks.
Colour & Scope
We confirm colours, finishes, and the exact areas to be painted so there are no surprises.
Detailed Quote
You receive a clear quote covering preparation, materials, coats, and labour for the job.
Preparation
We wash, treat, fill, sand, and prime surfaces and protect floors, furniture, and fittings.
Painting & Handover
We apply the coats neatly, finish the detail work, tidy up, and walk the job with you.
Local Knowledge
What We Look For on Newlands Homes
Paint fails for a reason. These are the issues we most often find on Newlands properties, and each one is dealt with during preparation rather than covered over.
Cape Town's Highest Rainfall
Newlands is one of the wettest suburbs in the country, catching far more rain than the flats a few kilometres east. Walls stay saturated for weeks, so exterior work is timed for genuinely dry weather and coated with systems that shed water.
Mould & Algae in Deep Shade
Mature oaks, pines, and the shadow of Table Mountain keep many Newlands walls damp well into summer. Those surfaces are washed, treated with a fungicidal wash, and sealed so growth does not bleed back through the new coat.
Mountain Runoff & Rising Damp
Water coming off the slopes and the suburb's high water table push damp into skirtings and garden-facing walls. We trace the cause and treat the surface before painting rather than sealing the problem in.
Victorian & Edwardian Joinery
Many Newlands homes keep their original timber sash windows, doors, and broekie-lace detail. These need stripping back, sanding, priming, and enamel work to survive the wet months.
Moss on Walls & Paving
Constant moisture and shade mean green growth on boundary walls, steps, and plaster within a season. We clean these back properly and use masonry coatings that resist regrowth.
Old Plaster That Crazes
Century-old plaster moves and cracks as it dries out and takes up moisture again. We open, fill, and seal cracks properly so they do not reappear through the new coat within a winter.
Cost Guide
Painting Costs in Newlands
Painting costs depend on the area, surface condition, damp and mould treatment needed, number of coats, and paint type. We provide a site-specific quote before work begins.
Room Repaints
From R2,500
Single rooms and small interior spaces, including basic preparation and two coats of quality paint.
Full Interiors
R12,000 - R45,000
Whole-home interior repaints covering walls, ceilings, trim, and doors with proper preparation.
Exteriors & Heritage Work
Quoted on site
Exterior and older-home painting varies by wall area, access, damp treatment, and coating type.
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Ongoing repairs and maintenance for homes, rentals, and investment properties.
Serving Newlands & Beyond
Based in Cape Town, Painting Across the Southern Suburbs
While we are proud to serve Newlands, our painting team works throughout the Southern Suburbs and greater Cape Town, including Claremont, Rondebosch, Bishopscourt, Rosebank, Mowbray, Kenilworth, Wynberg, and Constantia. Wherever your property is, we bring the same thorough preparation, quality materials, and tidy workmanship.
Frequently Asked Questions About Painting in Newlands
Key painting questions for Newlands homeowners — covering interior and exterior work, heritage homes, damp and mould, preparation, costs, timelines, and quotes.
Do you work throughout Newlands?
Yes. We paint homes and commercial properties across Newlands and the surrounding Southern Suburbs, including Claremont, Rondebosch, Bishopscourt, Rosebank, Mowbray, Kenilworth, and Wynberg.
How much does painting a house in Newlands cost?
Costs depend on the area to be painted, the condition of the surfaces, the damp and mould treatment needed, and the paint used. Single rooms can start from around R2,500, while full interiors and exteriors are quoted after a site visit.
Can you paint older or heritage homes?
Yes. Many Newlands properties are Victorian or Edwardian, with original plaster, timber sash windows, shutters, and period detailing. We prepare these surfaces carefully and choose paint systems that suit the age of the building.
What do you do about mould on shaded walls?
Shaded walls under the oaks are washed down and treated with a fungicidal wash before priming, and we use coatings that resist regrowth. Painting straight over mould only hides it for a season, so we deal with it during preparation.
When is the best time to paint a Newlands exterior?
The drier months from roughly November to March suit exterior work best. Newlands holds winter moisture longer than almost anywhere in Cape Town, and surfaces need to be properly dry before coating. Interior painting can be done year-round.
How long does a repaint take?
A single room is often done in a day or two. A full interior or exterior repaint takes longer depending on the size of the property, the preparation required, and drying time between coats.
Can we stay in the house while you paint?
In most cases, yes. We work room by room, protect floors and furniture, and keep the site tidy so you can carry on using the rest of your home.
Do you help with colour choices?
Yes. We can advise on colours and finishes and confirm your selections before work begins, so the finished result matches what you expect.
How do I get a painting quote?
Get in touch to arrange a free site visit. We assess the surfaces, discuss colours and scope, and send you a written quote covering preparation, materials, and labour.
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