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Residential street in Essendon, Melbourne

Northern Suburbs · Melbourne

Painters in Essendon

Modernize Solutions has painted Essendon homes since 1987, across the suburb's Edwardian weatherboards, bungalows and inter-war brick. Essendon is one of Melbourne's most established residential suburbs, with a housing stock rich in Edwardian weatherboards, Californian bungalows and inter-war brick homes. Streets like Rose Street, Buckley Street and Mount Alexander Road feature some of the finest period homes in the north-west, many with original timber details, decorative brickwork and heritage-listed facades.

Homeowners in Essendon take pride in maintaining the character of their properties. We've been painting Essendon homes for decades, working with the full range of substrates, from century-old weatherboards on Glass Street to rendered inter-war villas on Pascoe Vale Road. Our preparation-first approach ensures every Essendon paint job lasts.

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Since 1987 · 5.0 Star Reviews · $20M public liability · Dulux only

What we paint in Essendon

Essendon is full of established period homes, from Edwardian weatherboards and Californian bungalows to rendered inter-war villas. The work here is about respecting that character while making the finish last.

Edwardian weatherboards

The older boards on streets like Glass Street can have rot and split timber under the paint. We repair and replace damaged boards, prime the bare timber and finish in Dulux Weathershield so the exterior holds.

Californian bungalows

Bungalows around Essendon often carry layers of old paint and detailed timber trim. We sand back, treat any flaking and cut in the verandah posts, fascias and brackets neatly so the detail stays sharp.

Rendered inter-war villas

The rendered villas off Pascoe Vale Road need cracks and patches sorted before paint goes on. We make good the render and use the right Dulux exterior system so it does not flake off again in a season.

Heritage colour matching

Many Essendon facades have original detail worth keeping true to. We match heritage colours and cut in tidily so the front of the house reads right for its era.

What a paint job costs in Essendon

Every quote is itemised and fixed before we start, with no surprises on the invoice. On Essendon's older homes the cost is driven mostly by timber repairs and the prep an aged weatherboard or cracked render needs, so we set all of that out in writing up front.

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Our painting services in Essendon

Essendon's established homes need painters who respect their heritage while delivering modern durability. We combine traditional preparation methods with premium Dulux products to protect and enhance Essendon's residential character.

Interior Painting services in Melbourne by Modernize Solutions

Interior Painting in Essendon

Walls, ceilings, doors and trim painted room by room, with full prep and Dulux finishes.

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Exterior Painting services in Melbourne by Modernize Solutions

Exterior Painting in Essendon

Weatherboard, render and brick exteriors prepped, repaired and repainted to handle Melbourne weather.

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Weatherboard Painting services in Melbourne by Modernize Solutions

Weatherboard Painting in Essendon

Specialist weatherboard painting, repair and protection for Melbourne homes.

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Pre-Sale Painting services in Melbourne by Modernize Solutions

Pre-Sale Painting in Essendon

Maximise your property value with strategic pre-sale painting.

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Trusted by Essendon homeowners

We have painted homes across Northern Suburbs since 1987, and Essendon is no exception. Owner Michael Moylan is on the tools with the crew on every job, so the person who quotes your project is the same person who stands behind it.

Since 1987

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$20M

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Interior Painting

Walls, ceilings, doors and trim painted room by room, with full prep and Dulux finishes.

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Exterior Painting

Weatherboard, render and brick exteriors prepped, repaired and repainted to handle Melbourne weather.

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How much does it cost to paint a house in Melbourne? 7 price factors (2026)

How much does it cost to paint a house in Melbourne? Real 2026 prices room by room, interior vs exterior, weatherboard vs brick, and what moves your quote.

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Common questions

How do you handle Essendon's older weatherboard homes?
Essendon has some of the best-preserved weatherboard homes in Melbourne's north-west. We inspect every board for rot and damage, carry out timber repairs, scrape and sand thoroughly, then apply Dulux premium exterior paint for maximum protection. Proper preparation is everything with weatherboard homes.
Can you paint the exterior of heritage-listed Essendon homes?
Yes. We work within heritage overlay guidelines and can recommend period-appropriate colour schemes. We use the Dulux Heritage range and can liaise with council if heritage permits are required for your property.
What is the best time to paint an Essendon home exterior?
Autumn and spring are ideal for exterior painting in Essendon, mild temperatures and lower humidity give the best results. However, we work year-round and monitor conditions carefully to ensure proper curing of every coat.
Do you do pre-sale painting in Essendon?
Yes, pre-sale painting is one of our most requested services in Essendon. We work with local real estate agents and can turn around a full repaint within your sales timeline. A quality repaint is one of the highest-ROI improvements you can make before selling.
Can I be home while the interior of my Essendon home is being painted?
Yes, plenty of our Essendon clients stay home during interior work. We work room by room, protect floors and fittings before we start and keep the disruption to one or two rooms at a time. The biggest consideration is ventilation on paint days, so opening windows in the room being worked on and the ones next to it makes a real difference.
Do you paint the interior and exterior of an Essendon home together?
Yes, and it is worth considering. Combining interior and exterior work means one mobilisation, one set of disruption and often a slightly better overall price than two separate jobs. We sequence the work so exterior prep and undercoats are done while the interior is being prepared, keeping the total time on site as short as possible.
What product do you use on Essendon's weatherboard exteriors?
On the timber boards themselves we use Dulux Weathershield, an exterior grade acrylic that holds up well through Melbourne's heat and cold. Timber trim and fascias get a premium exterior acrylic in a semi-gloss. All bare timber and repaired sections are primed first so the topcoat has something sound to bond to. This is the combination that makes a weatherboard repaint last eight years or more rather than peeling within a couple of seasons.
How do I book a quote for my Essendon home?
Fill in the quote form on the website or call us directly. We will arrange a time to come out, walk through the property in person and follow up with a detailed written quote that breaks down the work area by area. The visit and the quote are free, and there is no obligation to proceed.

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Since 1987 · 5.0 Star Reviews · $20M public liability · Dulux only
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