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Painters in Sandymount, Dundrum & South Dublin City
Painting for homes and businesses in Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Sandymount, Ranelagh, Rathgar, Harold's Cross, Churchtown and Dundrum. Tell us about the job and we will get the right painter to you.
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[Painting] in South Dublin City
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Homes in South Dublin City and what that means for painting
Some of Dublin's densest period housing: Victorian and Edwardian red-brick in Ranelagh, Rathgar, Harold's Cross, Sandymount and Donnybrook, larger period homes in Ballsbridge, and 1930s–1960s suburbs in Churchtown and Dundrum. Many streets are conservation areas and some homes are protected structures.
Period homes have high ceilings, cornicing, sash windows and original joinery, and often lead paint in older layers, so preparation takes longer and needs care. 1930s–1960s homes usually have plaster walls that crack at corners and above doors, which need proper filling and priming before finishing.
What to check before you hire a painter
- Ask exactly what preparation is included (filling, sanding, priming, caulking)
- Confirm the number of coats and the paint brand and range
- Ask how furniture and floors will be protected
- For older homes, ask how the painter handles possible lead paint
- For exterior work, confirm whether scaffolding or access equipment is included
Common painting jobs in South Dublin City
- Interior Painter – typical cost €250–€450 per average room
- Exterior Painter – typical cost €2,000–€6,000 for a typical semi-d
- Ceiling Painter – typical cost €150–€300 per room
- Wall Painting – typical cost €200–€400 per room (walls only)
- Kitchen Cabinet Painting – typical cost €1,500–€3,500
- Wallpaper Hanging – typical cost €200–€500 per room (labour)
- Stairwell Painting – typical cost €700–€1,800
- Commercial Painter – typical cost Quoted per project or per m²
- House Painter – typical cost €3,000–€6,000 for a typical 3-bed interior
- Paint Touch Up Repair – typical cost €150–€400
Larger projects: Period Property Painting, Full House Repaint, Render Repair and Masonry Painting.
Area by area: painting in South Dublin City
- Ballsbridge (Dublin 4, Dublin City Council): Ballsbridge has some of Dublin's grandest period homes, including many protected structures and conservation areas.
- Donnybrook (Dublin 4, Dublin City Council): Donnybrook has Victorian and Edwardian red-brick homes and period apartments, alongside newer apartment developments.
- Sandymount (Dublin 4, Dublin City Council): Sandymount has Victorian terraces and cottages near the strand, where sea exposure and older solid walls are common.
- Ranelagh (Dublin 6, Dublin City Council): Ranelagh is dense with Victorian and Edwardian red-brick homes, many of them protected or in conservation areas.
- Rathgar (Dublin 6, Dublin City Council): Rathgar has large Victorian and Edwardian houses, many of them protected structures, with period joinery and slate roofs.
- Harold's Cross (Dublin 6W, Dublin City Council): Harold's Cross has Victorian and Edwardian terraces and redbrick cottages, with newer apartments near the canal.
- Churchtown (Dublin 14, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown): Churchtown is mostly 1940s–1960s semi-detached and detached family homes.
- Dundrum (Dublin 14, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown): Dundrum mixes 1930s–1960s suburban homes with many newer apartments around the town centre.
Other districts: North Dublin City, Dublin North Coast, North County Dublin, Dublin 15, West Dublin & Leixlip, South West Dublin, Dún Laoghaire & South Coast, Stillorgan, Sandyford & Foxrock.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cover Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Sandymount, Ranelagh, Rathgar, Harold's Cross, Churchtown and Dundrum?
Yes. South Dublin City includes Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Sandymount, Ranelagh, Rathgar, Harold's Cross, Churchtown and Dundrum. If you are just outside these areas, get in touch anyway.
What painting issues are common in South Dublin City?
Period homes have high ceilings, cornicing, sash windows and original joinery, and often lead paint in older layers, so preparation takes longer and needs care. 1930s–1960s homes usually have plaster walls that crack at corners and above doors, which need proper filling and priming before finishing.
How long does exterior paint last in Dublin?
Around 7–10 years with good preparation and quality masonry paint. Coastal and exposed walls may need recoating sooner.
When is the best time to paint outside?
Late spring to early autumn, on dry days above about 8°C. Masonry paint needs dry walls and a few dry hours after application.
Can you paint over wallpaper?
It is possible, but seams and bubbles often show through. Stripping is usually the better finish.
What about lead paint in older homes?
Lead paint is common in homes built before about 1970. It should be wet-sanded or chemically stripped, never dry-sanded or burnt off indoors.
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