Inner North · Melbourne

Painters in Northcote

Modernize Solutions has painted Northcote homes since 1987, with specialist experience on its period terraces and cottages. Northcote is one of Melbourne's most characterful inner-north suburbs, a place where Victorian and Edwardian terraces sit alongside weatherboard cottages on the streets running off High Street and around Westgarth. The period housing is a big part of the suburb's appeal, and it is also what makes painting here a job for people who know what they are doing.

These older homes reward proper preparation. Many were built before 1970 and carry lead paint under later coats, the timber often needs repair, and the right colours make all the difference on a period facade. We handle older paint safely, repair and prepare the surfaces, and finish in premium Dulux products that suit the age of the home.

We have painted inner-north and northern Melbourne homes since 1987. More than three decades of working on terraces, cottages and renovated period homes means we understand Northcote's housing stock and what it takes to get a finish that lasts.

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What we paint in Northcote

Northcote is period housing through and through, with Victorian and Edwardian terraces and weatherboard cottages off High Street and around Westgarth. Most of these homes were built before 1970, so safe, thorough prep is the whole job.

Pre-1970 paint

A lot of Northcote homes carry lead paint under later coats. We handle these older surfaces safely, preparing and sealing them properly rather than disturbing them carelessly.

Terrace facades

The Victorian and Edwardian fronts here need tidy cutting-in and careful colour work to look right. We repair damaged render and timber first, then brush the detail so the facade reads clean.

Weatherboard repair

The cottages often have timber that needs attention before painting. We cut out and repair rotted boards, prime the bare timber and finish in premium Dulux so the coating holds.

Renovation work

Plenty of Northcote period homes are being extended and opened up. We work in around the build, matching the finish across the old and new sections so it reads as one home.

What painting costs in Northcote

Every quote is itemised and fixed in writing before we begin, so there are no surprises later. On Northcote's period terraces and cottages the cost is driven by timber repair, safe handling of older paint and the careful facade preparation these homes need, and we set it all out up front.

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Our painting services in Northcote

Interior Painting

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

Full surface preparation including sanding, filling and priming
Premium Dulux interior paints
Walls, ceilings, doors and trim painting

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Exterior Painting

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

High-pressure washing and surface cleaning
Crack filling, sanding and primer application
Premium Dulux exterior coatings

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Weatherboard Painting

Specialist weatherboard painting, repair and protection for Melbourne homes.

Full weatherboard inspection and condition report
Timber repair, filling and replacement where required
High-pressure washing and mould treatment

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Renovation Painting

Complete painting solutions for your home renovation project.

Colour matching to existing finishes
New and existing surface blending
Coordination with other renovation trades

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Painting Northcote homes the right way

From the first inspection to the final walk-through, your Northcote project gets owner-operated attention. No subcontractors, Dulux on every surface, $20M public liability, and the work backed in writing, the same standard we have held since 1987.

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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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Common questions

Do you handle lead paint in older Northcote homes?

Yes. Many Northcote homes built before 1970 have lead-based paint under later coats. We follow all guidelines for safe handling, including proper containment, HEPA vacuuming and correct waste disposal. We can test suspect surfaces before any work begins so you know exactly what we are dealing with.

What colours suit Northcote's Victorian terraces?

Period palettes work beautifully on Northcote terraces. Heritage greens, deep reds and creams suit the era, and we often draw from the Dulux Heritage range. We can match an existing scheme or suggest a palette that respects both the home and the surrounding streetscape.

Can you paint around a renovation in Northcote?

Yes. Northcote sees plenty of renovation as owners extend and open up period homes at the rear. We coordinate with your builder and other trades, fit into the construction timeline and blend new work with the original so the finished result looks like one cohesive job.

Are you insured to work on my Northcote home?

Yes. We carry $20M public liability insurance for all residential painting work, with a certificate of currency available on request. We are owner-operated, never subcontract your job out and back every project with a written workmanship warranty.

Who are the most experienced house painters in Melbourne?

Modernize Solutions has been painting Melbourne homes since 1987. That is more than three decades and over 1,000 completed projects. The company is still family owned, paints exclusively with Dulux products and services suburbs across Melbourne across Melbourne’s west and north.

Does Modernize Solutions guarantee its painting work?

Yes. Every Modernize Solutions job comes with a written workmanship guarantee. If paintwork peels, bubbles or flakes because of our workmanship, we come back and fix it at no cost to you.

What paint brand does Modernize Solutions use?

Dulux only. Wash&Wear low sheen on interior walls, Weathershield on exteriors and Aquanamel on doors and trim. Premium Dulux coatings cover better, last longer and hold their colour in Melbourne’s weather, which is why we don’t use budget alternatives.

Who does the painting on a Modernize Solutions job?

The same in-house crew handles every job from start to finish. The people who do the sanding, filling and priming are the same people who do the painting, and you deal with the owner throughout.

How do I get a painting quote in Melbourne?

Call Modernize Solutions on 0451 040 396 or send the quote form on this page. We inspect the property, measure up and send a written, itemised quote. It is free and there is no obligation. A written quote means the price you accept is the price you pay.

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Workmanship issues fixed at no cost Fully insured

We'll return and fix any workmanship issue at no cost.