Painting Contractor in Sea Point, Cape Town
Painting Contractor in Sea Point
68 Projects Building Co repaints Sea Point apartment blocks, common areas, and individual units — scoped for trustees, phased around residents, and specified for salt off the promenade.
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Your Local Sea Point Painters
A Repaint With a Committee Attached
Painting in Sea Point is rarely just a painting job. Most of the suburb is sectional title, which means the work has to be scoped for trustees or a managing agent, approved at a meeting, budgeted out of the levy, and then carried out above people who are living underneath it. Getting the coating right is only half of it. The other half is a quote somebody can actually sign off.
Technically it is a demanding coastline. Sea-facing walls carry a constant salt film, and on the older blocks salt has already reached the reinforcing in the concrete. We price the exposed and sheltered elevations separately, deal with spalling before it is covered over, and phase the work so the building keeps functioning throughout.
Painting Services
Painting Services We Offer in Sea Point
From a single apartment to a full block exterior, we cover the painting work Sea Point buildings need, including the concrete repair that has to happen first.
Full Block Repaints
Whole-building exterior repaints phased floor by floor so residents keep access throughout.
Common Property & Interiors
Lobbies, stairwells, passages, lift surrounds, and parking areas repainted with minimal disruption.
Individual Apartments
Single-unit interior repaints scheduled around tenants, owners, and letting agents.
Balconies & Soffits
Balcony walls, ceilings, and undersides prepared and coated where damp and salt do the most damage.
Surface Preparation
Salt washed off, flaking coatings removed, cracks filled, and surfaces primed before any topcoat.
Spalling & Crack Repair
Exposed rebar treated and concrete made good, because painting over spalling only hides it briefly.
Steel, Railings & Gates
Rust taken back to sound metal, primed, and recoated on balustrades, burglar bars, and entrance gates.
Condition Reports for Trustees
A written assessment of the building's paintwork in a form a body corporate can put to a meeting.
Why Choose Us
We Know How Sectional Title Actually Works
A painting quote a body corporate cannot approve is worth nothing, however good the price is. We write the scope so trustees can put it to a meeting, deal with the managing agent on hours and access, and phase the work so residents keep their entrances, their parking, and their patience.
- Used to body corporate rules, trustee approvals, and managing agents
- Scope and condition report written so trustees can actually approve it
- Work phased block by block so residents keep entrances and parking
- Local painting team working across Sea Point and the Atlantic Seaboard
- Coastal-grade systems specified for salt-laden air off the promenade
- Approved working hours, lift bookings, and access arranged up front
What We Paint
Painting for Every Kind of Sea Point Property
Different surfaces need different preparation, paint systems, and finishes. We work across the surfaces found on Sea Point apartment blocks, common property, and individual units, and advise on the right coating for each one.
Apartment block facades
Lobbies, stairwells & passages
Balcony walls, ceilings & soffits
Steel railings & balustrades
Interior walls & ceilings
Basement & parking areas
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 Sea Point property and check the surfaces, existing paint, salt damage, 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 access, preparation, materials, coats, and labour for the job.
Preparation
We wash down, fill, sand, and prime surfaces and protect floors, glazing, 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 Sea Point Buildings
Paint fails for a reason, and on a coastal block it usually fails because something underneath it did first. These are the issues we most often find on properties in and around Sea Point.
Getting It Past the Trustees
A block repaint is a levy decision, not a personal one. We write the scope and condition report so trustees can put it to a meeting, and we price it in a way that can be split across financial years if the reserve fund needs it.
Salt Off the Promenade
Sea Point sits directly on the Atlantic, and sea-facing elevations carry a constant salt film. Those walls need washing down properly and a coastal-grade system, while sheltered courtyard elevations often need far less. We price them separately rather than averaging the building.
Spalling Concrete on Older Blocks
Much of the stock here went up between the 1960s and 80s, and salt has reached the reinforcing in the concrete. Rust expands and pushes the surface off. Painting over that buys a season. We cut back to sound concrete, treat the steel, and make good before any coating goes on.
Working Above Occupied Units
People live here throughout. We phase the work elevation by elevation, give residents notice of what is next, keep entrances and walkways open, and never leave a section stripped and unprotected overnight.
Height and Access
Multi-storey elevations need proper scaffold or rope access, and that is a real share of the cost on a block. We establish where it can stand, whether the pavement or parking is affected, and what the body corporate needs to approve, all before quoting.
Balconies and Their Soffits
Balcony undersides are the first thing to go on a coastal block, and they are usually reported as a leak rather than a paint problem. We check whether the coating has failed or the slab edge has, and say which, because only one of those is fixed with paint.
Cost Guide
Painting Costs in Sea Point
Painting costs depend on the area, surface condition, access and scaffolding, preparation needed, number of coats, and paint type. On a block, storey height and the extent of concrete repair move the number most. 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-apartment interior repaints covering walls, ceilings, bulkheads, trim, and doors with proper preparation.
Block Exteriors
Quoted on site
Full building repaints priced on wall area, storey height, access and scaffolding, and the extent of concrete repair.
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Our full painting service, covering interiors, exteriors, new builds, and commercial work.
Building Contractor in Sea Point
Spalling repairs, balcony waterproofing, and common property work for blocks and body corporates.
Bathroom Renovations in Sea Point
Apartment bathroom renovations managed around body corporate rules and approved hours.
Property Maintenance & Repairs
Ongoing repairs and planned maintenance for blocks, managing agents, and investment properties.
Serving Sea Point & Beyond
Based in Cape Town, Painting Across the Atlantic Seaboard
While we are proud to serve Sea Point, our painting team works throughout the Atlantic Seaboard and greater Cape Town, including Green Point, Mouille Point, Bantry Bay, Fresnaye, Camps Bay, Clifton, and the City Bowl. Wherever your building is, we bring the same thorough preparation, quality materials, and tidy workmanship.
Frequently Asked Questions About Painting in Sea Point
Key painting questions for Sea Point owners and body corporates — covering block repaints, trustee approvals, phasing around residents, spalling concrete, coastal paint systems, costs, and quotes.
Do you work throughout Sea Point?
Yes. We paint apartment blocks, individual units, and commercial properties across Sea Point, from the Main Road side up towards Fresnaye and along the promenade, as well as neighbouring Green Point, Mouille Point, Bantry Bay, and the rest of the Atlantic Seaboard.
We are a body corporate. How does a block repaint work?
We inspect the building, then give you a written condition report and scope in a form trustees can put to a meeting — what is failing, what it will cost, and what can reasonably be deferred. We deal directly with the managing agent on access, approved working hours, and parking, and we keep trustees updated as the work runs rather than only at the end.
How much does painting an apartment in Sea Point cost?
Costs depend on the area to be painted, the condition of the surfaces, and the access required. Single rooms can start from around R2,500 and full apartment interiors are quoted after a site visit. Full block exteriors are always priced on site, because storey height and the extent of concrete repair move the number more than wall area does.
Can the block be painted without residents moving out?
Yes, and it is how these jobs run. We phase the work elevation by elevation so only a limited area is live at a time, keep entrances and walkways open, and give residents notice of which section is next. Nobody needs to move out for exterior work.
What paint do you use this close to the sea?
Coastal exposure calls for more than standard wall paint. We use UV-stable exterior systems on the facades and marine-grade primers and enamels on steel and trim, so salt air and direct sun do not lift the coating within a season or two.
The concrete is flaking and there is rust showing. Is that a paint job?
No, and this matters. That is spalling — salt has reached the reinforcing steel inside the concrete, and as it rusts it expands and pushes the surface off. Paint applied over it will fail again quickly. The steel has to be exposed, treated, and the concrete made good first. We handle that as part of the same job rather than sending you to another contractor.
How often should a Sea Point block be repainted?
Sea-facing elevations often need attention every five to seven years, while sheltered elevations can go considerably longer. We assess each elevation separately and tell you honestly which need doing now and which can be held over, so the levy is spent where it actually matters.
When is the best time to paint a Sea Point exterior?
The drier months from roughly October to April suit exterior work best, though windy days can interrupt spraying and fine finishing. Surfaces must be dry and each coat needs time to cure. Interior and common-area work can be done year-round.
How do I get a painting quote?
Get in touch to arrange a free site visit. We assess the surfaces, discuss scope and colours, and send you a written quote covering access, preparation, materials, and labour — set out so a body corporate can act on it if that is who is deciding.
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Contact 68 Projects Building Co for a free site visit, an honest assessment of what needs repairing before painting, and a written quote your trustees can act on.