Prepare a brief the vendor can approve
Record the rooms and surfaces proposed for repainting, distinguishing a complete interior from selected areas. Separate ceilings, walls and trim rather than assuming every surface is included. Ask the vendor about access, furniture and any known damage. Do not submit someone else's contact details without their permission; the owner should understand who will contact them and why.
Work backwards from photography, not the open-home date
Share the photography date, property access windows and any cleaning or styling appointments. Ask for the painting programme to allow for preparation, coating requirements and handover before other suppliers arrive. A tentative marketing date is not a confirmed painting slot. Discuss exterior work separately because its assessment and weather conditions differ from an interior estimate.
Turn the estimate into a confirmed scope
Use the estimate as a starting conversation, then record the selected work, exclusions and any repair questions before accepting a quotation. If the vendor is choosing between painters, compare the same surfaces and preparation rather than the lowest headline figure. Confirm who can approve changes so an agent's suggestion is not mistaken for the owner's authorisation.
Frequently asked questions
Does an online estimate reserve a painting date?
No. An estimate is a planning figure. Scope, access and scheduling need to be confirmed separately.
Planning your Colourway project
For residential interiors, our online tool gives you an initial estimate from the rooms and surfaces selected. Exterior, commercial and strata work is assessed on site so access, preparation and the correct coating system can be confirmed before fixed pricing.