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Painting Services in Bantry Bay

Crisp white walls are part of the Bantry Bay look, and the Atlantic air works hard to stain and blister them. Our painters prepare every surface properly and finish neatly, inside and out.

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Painting in Bantry Bay

We paint apartments, houses and buildings across Bantry Bay. These are our core painting services here.

Interior Painting

Interior Painting

Apartments and homes painted with clean, crisp lines around large windows, built-in joinery and feature walls, with furniture and floors fully protected.

Exterior Painting

Exterior Painting

Sea-facing walls washed of salt, repaired and primed before painting, so white and light finishes stay bright for longer.

Roof Cleaning & Painting

Roof Cleaning & Painting

Roofs and flat roof areas cleaned and recoated, with rusted flashings and metal trims treated before paint goes on.

Waterproofing

Waterproofing

Roof terraces, balconies and planter boxes waterproofed so winter rain does not seep into the rooms and garages below.

Painting Bantry Bay Homes Above the Atlantic

Bantry Bay faces west over the Atlantic, so its walls take the full afternoon sun as well as a steady coating of salt from the waves breaking on the rocks below. Light-coloured exteriors are common here, and they show every rust streak, damp patch and blister, so the quality of the preparation shows in the finish.

Many buildings have flat roofs, terraces and balconies stacked one above another down the slope. When the winter fronts come in from the north-west, water that gets through a cracked balcony or a tired roof membrane runs down into the units below, which is why painting and waterproofing go hand in hand in this suburb.

Waterproofing & painting project photo

What Our Painting Team Does in Bantry Bay

Salt and stain removal

We wash down exterior walls to remove salt and grime, treat rust stains from railings and fixings, and seal them so they do not show through the new paint.

Precise interior work

Apartments here are often finished to a high standard. We mask carefully around glazing, stone and joinery and cut in clean lines on walls and ceilings.

Terraces and roofs

Roof terraces, balconies and flat roofs are cleaned, repaired and waterproofed, and parapets and boundary walls are repainted to match the rest of the building.

Waterproofing & painting project photo

Painting Bantry Bay Apartment Buildings

Exterior painting of a Bantry Bay apartment block is usually decided by the body corporate and often runs together with waterproofing. We can quote for the whole building, work from the colour scheme the trustees approve and plan the scaffolding and work areas to keep entrances, garages and balconies usable for residents as far as possible.

Our team also does handyman services in Bantry Bay, building and renovations in Bantry Bay and fireplace, braai and chimney services.

How We Paint Bantry Bay Properties

  1. Photos and location. Send photos of the walls, roof or apartment and the name of your street or building in Bantry Bay.
  2. Written quote. We set out the washing, repairs, priming, coats and any waterproofing, area by area.
  3. Planning access. On the steep, narrow streets here we plan where scaffolding and our vehicle can go, and agree delivery times and working hours with the building manager or neighbours.
  4. Painting. We prepare, prime and paint on calm, dry days, protecting glass, paving and plants.
  5. Inspection. We walk through the finished job with you or the managing agent and touch up anything missed.
Waterproofing & painting project photo

What Affects the Cost of Painting in Bantry Bay

  • Height and slope. Tall walls on steep sites need more scaffolding and more time to set up safely.
  • Salt and rust damage. Heavily stained or blistered walls need extra cleaning, repairs and priming.
  • Waterproofing needs. Terraces and flat roofs that leak must be sealed before any painting below them.
  • Level of finish. Detailed interiors with lots of glazing and joinery need more masking and careful cutting in.

You get a written quote before any work starts. See our main painting services Cape Town page to find out more about our painting work.

Our Recent Projects in Bantry Bay

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Plan the work with us

Send us photos of the walls, roof or apartment and the street you are on in Bantry Bay. We usually get a written painting quote back to you on the same day.

Call +27 73 209 3004

Bantry Bay Painting FAQs

Why does paint blister on Bantry Bay walls facing the sea?

Salt and moisture trapped under the paint push it away from the wall. Washing off the salt, repairing cracks and using the right primer before repainting helps prevent it happening again.

Can you paint the outside of an apartment block in Bantry Bay?

Yes. We work with the body corporate or managing agent, use the approved colours and plan the scaffolding around residents' access.

Do you waterproof roof terraces in Bantry Bay?

Yes. We clean and repair the surface, apply waterproofing and seal around drains and edges, so rain stops leaking into the rooms below.

How do you paint on such steep sites in Bantry Bay?

We plan the scaffolding and ladder positions for each wall during the site visit, and arrange deliveries and parking in advance because space on the street is limited.

Can you repaint the inside of my Bantry Bay apartment while I am away?

Yes. With key access arranged through your concierge or agent, we can paint while you are away and send you photos of the progress.

Do you also work in Sea Point, Clifton and Fresnaye?

Yes. Our painters work along the Atlantic Seaboard, including Sea Point, Clifton, Fresnaye and Camps Bay.

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