Landed house painting
Landed House Painting in Singapore
Terrace, semi-detached and bungalow painting inside and out, by insured teams with scaffolding and work-at-height experience.
- Typical price
- $2,500 – $15,000 per house
- Typical duration
- 4 to 10 days
- Quotes
- Up to 3, free
Painting the inside of a landed home in Singapore typically costs $2,500 to $7,500, and the outside $2,500 to $9,000 or more, depending on size, height and condition. Exterior jobs often need scaffolding and painters trained for work at height, so insurance matters more here than anywhere else.
Landed painting prices in 2026
| House type | Interior repaint | Exterior repaint | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate terrace | $2,500 – $5,500 | $2,500 – $5,000 | 4 to 7 days |
| Corner terrace | $3,000 – $6,000 | $3,500 – $6,500 | 5 to 8 days |
| Semi-detached | $3,500 – $7,500 | $4,000 – $8,000 | 5 to 9 days |
| Bungalow / detached | $6,000 and up | $6,000 – $15,000+ | 7 to 14 days |
Scaffolding, gondolas, roof-level work and heavy repair (such as hacking off loose plaster) are usually quoted separately. Ask each painter to list them as separate line items.
Why landed homes need a different kind of painter
Work at height and safety
Exterior walls on 2- and 3-storey houses mean ladders, scaffolds or boom lifts. Choose a contractor whose workers are covered by work injury compensation insurance, and who carries public liability cover in case paint or equipment damages a neighbour’s car or property.
Weather and surface prep
Singapore’s sun and heavy rain are hard on exterior walls. A good exterior job starts with high-pressure washing, fungicidal wash on algae, crack filling, a sealer coat, then two coats of exterior paint with weather protection. Skipping prep is the main reason exterior paint fails within 2 to 3 years.
More surfaces
Landed homes have gates, fences, metal railings, timber doors, eaves and car porch ceilings. Each needs its own paint system. We match you with painters who handle the full house, including gates, doors and grilles.
What a good exterior quote includes
- Scaffolding or access equipment, and how long it stays up
- Pressure washing and fungicidal treatment
- Crack repair method (filler, sealant or re-plastering)
- Primer or sealer, plus the exact topcoat product and number of coats
- Gates, fences, eaves and roof-level areas, if included
- Protection of plants, cars and neighbouring properties
- A written workmanship warranty and what it covers
Best time to paint a landed house exterior
Paint needs dry weather to cure. Many homeowners avoid the wettest months of the Northeast Monsoon (around December to January) for exterior work, though good teams plan around showers year-round. Interior painting can happen any time.
Landed painting FAQ
How much does it cost to paint a terrace house in Singapore?
An intermediate terrace typically costs $2,500 to $5,500 for the interior and a similar amount for the exterior. Size, height, repairs and paint choice affect the final price.
How often should I repaint the exterior of my house?
Every 5 to 7 years is common in Singapore’s climate, sooner if you see chalky walls, algae, peeling or cracks.
Do I need permission to repaint my landed house?
Repainting in a similar colour usually doesn’t need approval. Houses in conservation areas or with estate guidelines may have colour rules, so check if that applies to you.
What paint is best for exterior walls in Singapore?
Use a premium exterior paint with weather, UV and algae resistance, such as Nippon Weatherbond, Dulux Weathershield or Jotun Jotashield, applied over a proper sealer.