Roberts Trading

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Roberts Trading

Your local Rose Bay painters

Painters Rose Bay

From waterfront houses to strata blocks off New South Head Road, Rose Bay painting jobs prepared for harbour weather and priced item by item.

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Rose Bay NSW 2029

Painting in Rose Bay

Rose Bay lies on the southern shore of Sydney Harbour, roughly seven kilometres from the city in Woollahra Council's area, with Point Piper, Bellevue Hill, Vaucluse and Dover Heights around it.

Being so close to the water, Rose Bay exteriors carry salt that has to come off before painting, and a house, a unit block and a shopfront each call for different access and timing. Dougall visits, measures it all and prices every item in writing before you commit.

Our family crew works out of Matraville, a short drive south, so Rose Bay is regular territory for us. The closest finished job we can show you is a Dover Heights home we repainted inside and out, right next door.

Freshly painted door and trims on a Dover Heights home near Rose Bay

What painting a Rose Bay home involves

Woollahra heritage rules

Woollahra Council says repainting a heritage item or a building in a heritage conservation area may not need development consent, but only once council has confirmed in writing, before work starts, that the work is minor or maintenance. Its guide covers painting traditionally painted surfaces, not face brick, stonework, tiles or other surfaces that were never painted.

Harbourside exteriors

Salt and grime come off first with a pressure or soft wash and detergent, since fresh paint will not grip over them. Steel gates and balustrades are taken back to sound metal and primed to stop rust showing through.

Unit blocks and strata

We price common property work to the scope your strata manager and committee set. Lifts or scaffold sit on their own line, and a Safe Work Method Statement is signed by anyone working more than 2 metres up.

Lead paint in older homes

We assume any home built before 1970 has lead paint until it is tested. That means wet sanding and wet scraping only, sealed-off work areas, P2 respirators, and every flake and sheet of plastic bagged and taken away. Lead work is priced and agreed with you before it starts.

Every quote lists the preparation, product, coats and access for each surface. See how we quote.

Repainted Dover Heights home exterior

Recent work nearby

Dover Heights Project

Next door to Rose Bay in Dover Heights, we repainted a home inside and out for Ossher Design + Build, using weather-resistant coatings outside and premium paints indoors.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

Read what our customers have to say about their experience with Roberts Trading Pty Ltd. We strive to do our absolute best on every job we undertake.

  • I was lucky enough to find Roberts Trading to paint my house. The painting perfect. The boys all work well together & know each others moves, very professional never seen such clean workmanship everything spotless every day (8 days). I would highly recommend Roberts Trading. Dougall is a pleasure to work with. Jeanette

  • Hey, not one to write a review but just want to thank the team at Robert's trading for there professionalism and a spectacular job they've done with the interior of my house. Communication was clear, and the value for money and attention to detail was second to none. Will definitely recommend to family and friends. Well done and keep up the good work.

  • We recently hired Roberts Trading for a painting project in the Sydney Eastern Suburbs, and couldn't be happier with their service. This family-run business is honest, reliable, professional, and polite. They provided a transparent quote with no hidden costs, and they delivered exactly what was promised. The team was always punctual and dedicated to meeting deadlines. We HIGHLY recommend Roberts Trading for anyone in need of a painting service that is trustworthy and delivers exceptional results. Em & Nicholas

  • Roberts Trading did an excellent paint job in a very timely & professional manner. Dougall is an honest guy and a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend.

  • I had an emergency painting job needed and found Roberts Trading through the Dulux find a painter online. They arrived the very next morning and had the job done by the afternoon. Fantastic to deal with and did a flawless job on the ceiling. I would highly recommend!

  • Dougal and his team were super professional and sorted out my whole place down to the last detail, going the extra mile to paint all of the inconvenient and difficult to get to places and doing a great job in the process! Would highly recommend Roberts Trading and wont hesitate to use them again!

  • We loved having the Roberts Trading team help us with our painting jobs. The workmanship was high quality and the team were great fun to have around.

My promise to you

Hi, I’m Dougall. Here at Roberts Trading we have an unmatched commitment to customer satisfaction, ensuring that every client receives the best possible service. When you decide to work with us, you’re choosing a team that’s passionate about delivering an exceptional finish on every job and takes pride in our work.

I promise you can count on us to elevate your space with our unwavering commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to every aspect of your project. And, we offer a 5-year workmanship guarantee on all our services.

D Roberts

Dougall Roberts, owner of Roberts Trading, in his work uniform

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from Rose Bay homeowners, strata managers and business owners.

If it is a heritage item or in a heritage conservation area, you need council's written go-ahead, but usually not a full DA. Under clause 5.10(3) of the Woollahra Local Environmental Plan 2014, Woollahra Council can confirm in writing that minor or maintenance work does not need consent, and its guide lists painting traditionally painted surfaces as that kind of work. Face brick, stonework and tiles are excluded. The written response must come before work starts, so confirm with council first.

A thorough wash comes first, because salt left on the surface stops new paint bonding. Dulux's paint care guide says homes in coastal environments may need maintenance as often as every six months, mostly a gentle wash, so keeping a Rose Bay exterior clean stretches the time between repaints.

We assume any home built before 1970 has lead paint until it is tested. We use wet sanding and wet scraping only, seal off the work area, wear P2 respirators, and bag and remove all dust, flakes and sheeting. Lead work changes the method and the cost, so it is priced as a variation and agreed with you before we start.

It depends on the size of the home, the condition of the surfaces, access and how much repair is needed, so we do not publish prices. Dougall comes out, measures every surface and sends a written, line-by-line quote, usually within about a week, at no charge. Our How We Quote page explains exactly what goes into the price.

Yes. Rose Bay is in the Eastern Suburbs, where most of our work is, and we are based nearby in Matraville. Ring Dougall on 0438 300 403 to arrange a free on-site quote for your Rose Bay home or building.

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We offer 100% non-obligational estimates and strive to be in constant communication with our customers until the job is done.