Painting contractor applying a fresh coat to a Southern Suburbs home in Cape Town

Painting Contractor in Rondebosch, Cape Town

Painting Contractor in Rondebosch

68 Projects Building Co delivers clean, hard-wearing interior and exterior painting for Rondebosch homes, flats, and commercial properties, with proper preparation behind every finish.

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Exterior of a Rondebosch home completed by 68 Projects Building Co

Your Local Rondebosch Painters

Painting Built on Proper Preparation

Rondebosch is one of Cape Town's oldest suburbs, and it shows in the buildings: Victorian and Edwardian houses, pre-war semis with timber sash windows, and blocks of flats around UCT and Main Road. Old plaster crazes, sash windows need sealing, and the deep shade under the oaks keeps walls damp long after the winter rain has passed.

A good paint job is decided before the first coat goes on. We clean, fill, sand, and prime properly, then apply quality trade paints neatly so your interiors and exteriors look sharp and stay that way for longer. You can see our full home renovation in Rondebosch for an example of our finishes.

Painting Services

Painting Services We Offer in Rondebosch

From a single-room refresh to a full exterior repaint, we cover the painting work Rondebosch 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 wet Rondebosch winters.

Heritage & Victorian Homes

Careful repainting of the old plaster, sash windows, and period detailing found throughout Rondebosch.

Flats, Complexes & Rentals

Quick, tidy repaints for apartments, student houses, and townhouse complexes between tenancies.

Surface Preparation

Sanding, filling, crack repair, cleaning, and priming so the finished coat lasts and looks right.

Damp & Crack Treatment

Treating damp patches, flaking paint, and hairline cracks before painting so the new finish holds.

Boundary & Garden Walls

Plastered boundary walls, garden walls, and garage surrounds cleaned, sealed, and recoated.

Enamel & Trim Work

Durable finishes on skirtings, timber sash windows, door frames, railings, and burglar bars.

Why Choose Us

A Neat, Reliable Painting Team in Rondebosch

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 Rondebosch and the Southern Suburbs
  • Thorough surface preparation before any paint goes on
  • Experience with older Rondebosch plaster, sash windows, and heritage detailing
  • Quality trade paints suited to Cape Town damp, wind, and sun
  • Clear scope, colour confirmation, and a written quote before we start
  • Floors, furniture, and fittings protected, and the site left clean
Exterior wall being painted on a Southern Suburbs property in Cape Town

What We Paint

Painting for Every Kind of Rondebosch Property

Different surfaces need different preparation, paint systems, and finishes. We work across the surfaces found in Rondebosch houses, flats, and complexes, and advise on the right coating for each one.

Interior walls & ceilings

Exterior walls & facades

Ornate cornices & pressed ceilings

Timber sash windows & doors

Cupboards & built-in units

Flats, student houses & complexes

How It Works

Our Painting Process

A clear process keeps the job on track, avoids surprises, and delivers a finish that lasts.

01

Site Assessment

We visit your Rondebosch property and check the surfaces, existing paint, damp, and cracks.

02

Colour & Scope

We confirm colours, finishes, and the exact areas to be painted so there are no surprises.

03

Detailed Quote

You receive a clear quote covering preparation, materials, coats, and labour for the job.

04

Preparation

We clean, fill, sand, and prime surfaces and protect floors, furniture, and fittings.

05

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 Rondebosch Homes

Paint fails for a reason. These are the issues we most often find on properties in and around Rondebosch, and each one is dealt with during preparation rather than covered over.

Rising & Penetrating Damp

Rondebosch has plenty of pre-war brickwork built without a damp course, so damp shows along skirtings and outside walls. We identify the cause and treat the surface before painting rather than sealing the problem in.

Mould & Algae Under the Oaks

The mature oaks and narrow side passages that give Rondebosch its character also keep walls in shade and moisture for months. Those surfaces are washed, treated, and sealed so mould and green algae do not bleed back through the new coat.

Hairline Cracks in Old Plaster

Century-old plaster on Victorian and Edwardian homes moves and crazes. We open, fill, and seal cracks properly so they do not reappear through the new coat within a season.

Timber Sash Windows & Sills

Many Rondebosch houses still have their original sash windows, sills, and shutters. These need stripping, sanding, priming, and enamel or sealer work to stay protected and keep working smoothly.

Tenanted Flats & Student Houses

Rental properties near UCT take heavy wear and need turning around quickly between tenancies. We work to tight handover dates with washable, hard-wearing finishes on high-traffic walls and passages.

Period Cornices & Pressed Ceilings

Decorative cornices, ceiling roses, and pressed metal ceilings clog with layers of old paint. We cut in carefully and build up coats so the detail stays crisp instead of disappearing.

Cost Guide

Painting Costs in Rondebosch

Painting costs depend on the area, surface condition, preparation 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, surface condition, and coating type.

Serving Rondebosch & Beyond

Based in Cape Town, Painting Across the Southern Suburbs

While we are proud to serve Rondebosch, our painting team works throughout the Southern Suburbs and greater Cape Town, including Newlands, Rosebank, Mowbray, Observatory, Claremont, Kenilworth, Bishopscourt, and Wynberg. Wherever your property is, we bring the same thorough preparation, quality materials, and tidy workmanship.

Frequently Asked Questions About Painting in Rondebosch

Key painting questions for Rondebosch homeowners and landlords — covering interior and exterior work, heritage homes, rentals, damp, preparation, costs, and quotes.

Do you work throughout Rondebosch?

Yes. We paint homes and commercial properties across Rondebosch and the surrounding Southern Suburbs, including Newlands, Rosebank, Mowbray, Claremont, Observatory, Kenilworth, and Bishopscourt.

How much does painting a house in Rondebosch cost?

Costs depend on the area to be painted, the condition of the surfaces, the preparation 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. Much of Rondebosch is Victorian, Edwardian, and pre-war housing with original plaster, sash windows, and period detailing. We prepare these surfaces carefully and choose paint systems that suit the age of the building.

Do you repaint flats and student rentals?

Yes. We handle repaints for apartments, student houses, and townhouse complexes around Rondebosch and UCT, and can work to a fixed handover date between tenancies.

What do you do about damp and flaking paint?

We treat these as part of preparation. Flaking paint is scraped back, cracks are filled and sealed, and damp areas are addressed before priming, so the new finish is not applied over a failing surface.

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.

Still have questions? We're here to help!

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Need a Painting Contractor in Rondebosch?

Contact 68 Projects Building Co for a free site visit, honest advice on preparation, and a clear written quote for your Rondebosch painting project.

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