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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

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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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Johannesburg
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Full house repainting
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Obert Sibanda
Obert Sibanda
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l was referred to Obert by a friend, and he did an amazing job. He did interior and exterior painting at my house, and l was impressed with the quality of his work. He is a professional who knows his job well, and his work is neat and tidy. He was punctual, and l recommend his excellent services to others.

Mitchell
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Johannesburg
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Full house repainting
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Lehlohonolo Majaha
Lehlohonolo Majaha
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I got Lehlohonolo through a referral, and he did an excellent job for me. He painted the inside and outside walls of my house and installed water taps for me. His work is up to standard, and I have no negative comments. I find him to be a trustworthy person because I paid him a deposit, and he did what we agreed on. It was a pleasure doing business with him, and I highly recommend him.

Adwart
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Johannesburg
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Full house repainting
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Moloto
Moloto
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I did not have a problem with him when he was busy working, I was satisfied with his working phase, fast and reliable. He did not require any supervision, everything was done and completed in time.

Sizwe
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Johannesburg
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Full house repainting
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Ronald Hasha
Ronald Hasha
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I really appreciate the services that Ronald rendered to me. He did everything to me expectations and his prices are market related and he does quality work. I definitely recommend him to some one who is looking for a well groomed service provider.

Luwis
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Johannesburg
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Roof painting
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William Tsengai
William Tsengai
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I hired him to do waterproofing and painting. He knows what he is doing. My roof was leaking and it never leaked ever since Wiliam worked on it. He is hard workjng, result-driven, and ambitious young man. He is hands-on and very serious with his job. He doesn't compromise the quality of his work. The painting was done neatly and precisely and he cleaned after himself. He is professional and j can recommend him.

Jacob
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Johannesburg
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Full house repainting
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Peter Tomo
Peter Tomo
Painter

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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Johannesburg
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Full house repainting
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Nyasha Nhamoinesu
Nyasha Nhamoinesu
Painter

Ishmael is excellent in everything he does. Very professional, great work ethic, very reliable, highly skilled, an awesome person. I would definitely recommend him!

Saadia
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Johannesburg
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Interior wall painting
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Patrick Chigowi
Patrick Chigowi
Painter

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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Johannesburg
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Full house repainting
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Loveworth
Loveworth
Painter

I use Loveworth to paint the interior and exterior of a house for me. I was referred to him by a friend who was also impressed with his work. He is punctual, skilled, and delivers according to instructions. His work is neat, he cleans up afterward, and there were no complaints. I recommend him to others.

Amon
· Homeowner
location
Johannesburg
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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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