Painters South Geelong

South Geelong sits between the CBD and the Barwon River, close to Kardinia Park, and it’s full of character: workers’ cottages, Victorian and Edwardian weatherboards, renovated period homes and modern townhouses. Shore Finish paints homes across South Geelong, inside and out, and we’re only a few minutes away from our Geelong West base.

We handle full repaints, renovation painting, plaster repairs and rental turnarounds, with clear quotes and a team that does what it says.

Painting cottages, period homes and townhouses

Older South Geelong homes tend to have narrow blocks, tight side access and decades of paint layers. We plan access carefully, protect neighbours’ properties, and take failing paint back to a sound surface before priming and painting. In pre-1970s homes, older coats may contain lead, so those surfaces are tested where needed and prepared using safe practices.

Renovating a period cottage is popular here, often with a modern extension at the back. We work with your builder to make sure the old and new sections finish up as one, and our in-house plasterers repair cracked walls and cornices so the original features look their best.

For newer townhouses and units, we offer interior refreshes, rental turnarounds and strata exterior work.

Our painting and plastering services in South Geelong

Every job starts with a free on-site quote. Here’s what we do for South Geelong homes and businesses:

• Interior and exterior repaints
• Renovation and extension painting
• Painting to prepare your home for sale
• Investment and rental property painting
• End of lease painting and patch repairs
• Commercial and strata painting
• Plaster repairs, patching and cornices
• Deck and timber staining and sealing

Why South Geelong locals choose Shore Finish

• Local and experienced. Based in Geelong West, with over 100 years of combined painting and plastering experience across the team.
• Painting and plastering under one roof. Cracks, holes and damaged cornices are fixed by our own plasterers before we paint, so there’s no waiting on another trade.
• Colour advice from an expert. Simon has over 25 years in the industry, including work as a colour consultant and for leading paint manufacturers.
• We do what we say. Clear quotes, agreed start dates, tidy sites, and a final walk-through. The job isn’t finished until you’re happy.
• 5-star Google reviews from homeowners right across Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast.

How it works

Call or send us a message, and we’ll book a time to visit, look at the job and give you a free, detailed quote. Once you’re happy with the quote and colours, we lock in a start date that suits you. Our team preps, paints and cleans up as we go, then we do a final inspection together and touch up anything you’re not happy with.

South Geelong painting FAQs

My cottage has very tight side access. Can you still paint the exterior?

Yes. Narrow access is normal in South Geelong. We plan the right access equipment and protect fences, paths and neighbouring properties while we work.

Do you paint renovations and extensions?

Yes. See our renovation painting page. We coordinate with your builder so the painting fits the build schedule.

Do I need council approval to repaint a period home?

Usually not, but some parts of Geelong are covered by a heritage overlay that can control external colours. If you’re unsure, check with the City of Greater Geelong before finalising colours. We can suggest period-appropriate schemes.

Nearby areas we service

As well as South Geelong, we paint homes in Belmont, Geelong West, Newtown, Newcomb and St Albans Park, plus all of Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast.

Get a free painting quote in South Geelong

Ready to freshen up your South Geelong home? Call Simon on 0490 139 637 or request a quote online, and we’ll arrange a time to come and take a look.