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Tenants just moved out and the walls are scuffed and full of picture holes before the next viewing.
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Enter Quality Muster Trading
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Enter Quality Muster Trading
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Enter Quality Muster Trading tackles home maintenance across Johannesburg and Pretoria — repainting, garage door and carpentry repairs, appliance installations and all those small jobs that never get done.

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Impetha Solutions Pty Ltd
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Impetha Solutions Pty Ltd
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Impetha Solutions is a painting specialist serving Cape Town and Johannesburg, covering everything from crack filling and surface prep to full house, roof and boundary wall repaints.

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Big Elephant Holdings
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Big Elephant Holdings
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Big Elephant Holdings is a one-stop handyman service for Johannesburg — painting inside and out, carpentry and door repairs, TV mounting, appliance installations, gutter cleaning and general home maintenance.

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Garantiya Construction and Projects
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Garantiya Construction and Projects
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Garantiya Construction and Projects specialises in painting and general home repairs across Johannesburg and Pretoria — interiors, exteriors, roofs and boundary walls, plus gutter cleaning and Jojo tanks.

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Painter reviews in Johannesburg area

Real reviews from homeowners who got connected to the perfect Pro on Kandua.
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David Chinzambwa
David Chinzambwa
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The gentlemen did some fine painting work for me, furthemore, he went on to further perform any other painting related work at my house. His work was just perfect and there is nothing that I picked that he needs to improve on.

Corea
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Meshack Montshu Lekgetho
Meshack Montshu Lekgetho
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Meshack is very efficient and neat. He knows his job very well. I am satisfied with his services.

Lora
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Obert Sibanda
Obert Sibanda
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Sibanda did interior and exterior painting for my entire house, and he did an excellent job. He is a trustworthy person because he is a professional, and the quality of his work is just great. It was a neat job and was done on time, and l recommend his services to others.

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Interior wall painting
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Maxwell Jerera
Maxwell Jerera
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I engaged Maxwell, and he painted the interior walls of 3 rooms and tiled the floors in 2 rooms. He executed the job very well within the estimated time. I trust Maxwell because he sticks and delivers his promises. He works without supervision, and I do not hesitate to recommend his services.

Tafadzwa
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Enock Gumbo
Enock Gumbo
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Enock came to do painting and tiling at my house and I was completely satisfied with the outcome. He worked tirelessly and completed all the work on time and as expected. His pricing was very affordable compared to other guys. The quality of his work was immaculate. He was very neat and he made sure no mess was left before leaving. I would strongly recommend him to anyone.

Carlton
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Ceiling painting
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Leshitamang Mohlala
Leshitamang Mohlala
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Leshitamang firstly cleaned my ceiling and painted it from scratch she is a very friendly person I was happy with her services. During the project, she didn't give me any hassles from start to end the job was done quickly and efficiently according to me she did an outstanding job the customer service was great.

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Interior wall painting
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Patrick Chigowi
Patrick Chigowi
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I engaged Patrick to paint the interior of my house and to install tiles. The job was well done and completed on time. His work was neat, and he left the site clean. The quality of his work is excellent, and he delivers what he promises. He is professional, efficient, and quick. His services are satisfactory and worth recommending.

Peter
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Kenneth Williams
Kenneth Williams
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Kenneth is an exceptional painter, and he has done several painting jobs for me. His work is excellent, and he delivers the best quality results. He is a trustworthy person because l have never received any complaints from my clients. Kenneth is professional, efficient, and quick. His services are satisfactory, and l have already recommended him to my friends.

Phiwe
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Full house repainting
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Peter Tomo
Peter Tomo
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He is a good painter. He painted my si bedroomed house and I was happy with the service rendered. He was professional and his price was good. He cleaned after his work and the work was neat and tidy. I can definitely recommend him to anyone who may need his services.

Brenda
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Leonard Tawadzana
Leonard Tawadzana
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I have been using his services for a while, and l am always satisfied with his work. When l get a project that requires painting services, Leonard has been doing that for me. His work is excellent, and l have never received any complaints from my clients. He is professional, reliable, and punctual. His prices are reasonable, and l can highly recommend him to anyone.

Nimish
· Homeowner
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Frequently asked questions 👇

What should I budget for a painter in Johannesburg?

Most painting work is priced per m² or per room as a guide. Interior walls typically cost about R40 – R75 per m² in labour, or around R1,450 base per standard room, with ceilings at roughly R45 – R80 per m². Exterior residential walls usually start from about R750 for an assessment and scale at around R50 – R95 per m², while boundary walls run roughly R40 – R65 per linear metre and doors or windows about R750 for the first unit, then around R450 each. Paint is quoted separately. These are estimates, and surface prep, coats and paint quality drive most of the difference between quotes.

I rent out property in Johannesburg, what should a repaint between tenants cover?

The change-over standard: washing scuffed walls, filling picture holes, repainting high-traffic walls or whole units in a durable washable paint, and refreshing kitchens and bathrooms where steam and grease age paint fastest. Using the same colour and product across your units makes touch-ups between full repaints quick and invisible.

How long should I expect a painting job in Johannesburg to take?

A pro typically paints a standard room in 4–8 hours including prep, a full interior in 3–7 days, and an exterior in 4–10 days depending on size, surface condition, and weather. Drying time between coats is part of the job, not padding, so be wary of quotes promising half the time of everyone else.

How does Kandua vet the painters it recommends in Johannesburg?

Every pro on Kandua is vetted before they can quote on jobs, and their reviews come from verified customers in and around Johannesburg, not anonymous ratings. Jess, Kandua’s AI home companion, also helps you scope the job properly first, so you’re matched with a painter who actually does that type of work.

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How much does it cost to hire a Painter in Johannesburg?

If you're budgeting for a painter in Johannesburg, these guide rates will help. Interior painting typically starts at around R1,450 base per standard room, or roughly R40 – R75 per m² for labour, with flat ceilings at about R45 – R80 per m². Exterior projects usually begin with an assessment from around R750 and scale at roughly R50 – R95 per m², while boundary and security walls run about R40 – R65 per linear metre. Door and window refurbishment starts at approximately R750 for the first unit, then about R450 per unit. Treat these as estimates: paint and materials are quoted separately, and heavy prep, colour changes and surface condition all influence your Pro's final upfront quote.

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