Cost guide · Adelaide 2026

How much does commercial painting cost in Adelaide?

Commercial painting cost Adelaide. Office fit-outs, retail shopfronts, warehouses, strata. Per sqm and per project pricing 2026.

Commercial painting in Adelaide runs $22–$45 per square metre for standard offices, $28–$55 for retail (branding, multiple colours), and $18–$35 for warehouses (larger areas, simpler work). After-hours work adds 15–25%. The commercial painting market is quote-sensitive — three comparable quotes usually cluster within 10–15% for the same scope. The areas where commercial quotes diverge most are compliance documentation, insurance levels, and after-hours scheduling flexibility.

Pricing ranges

Commercial Painting Cost in Adelaide — typical ranges

From network painters. Indicative only — final quote after site inspection.

Retail shopfront + interior
$3,500 – $10,000

Single shopfront plus interior retail space

Indicative only · SA 2026
Warehouse interior
$15,000 – $50,000

Internal wall and ceiling repaint, ceiling height 4–8m

Indicative only · SA 2026
Strata apartment block common areas
$12,000 – $45,000

Hallways, stairwells, lobby, exterior entry

Indicative only · SA 2026
What affects the price

Factors that move commercial painting cost quotes up or down

FAQ · Commercial Painting Cost

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Usually slightly less per sqm on larger jobs (economy of scale) but with more compliance overhead. Small commercial jobs (under 200 sqm) often cost more per sqm than residential.
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