Painters in Lismore, NSW
Find local painters servicing Lismore 2480 and surrounding suburbs, listed nearest-first. Free to search — contact businesses directly.
Painters near Lismore
Hiring a painter in Lismore: what to check
- Check their licence (and that it covers your type of work) before you hire.
- Ask for a written quote that lists labour, materials and GST.
- For residential work over $5,000 (incl. GST) in NSW, get a written contract.
- Confirm they hold public liability insurance.
- Check the ABN on the ABN Lookup website.
- Ask how long the job will take and who will be on site.
Typical jobs
- Interior repaints
- Exterior house painting
- Roof painting and restoration
- Deck and fence staining
- New-build and renovation painting
- Wallpaper removal
- Commercial and strata painting
- Surface prep and minor repairs before painting
Local tips for Lismore
- After flooding, walls need to dry fully before painting — ask your painter to check moisture levels first.
- On rural properties, painters often cover sheds, fences and outbuildings as well as the house.
- Homes built before the 1970s may have lead-based paint — ask your painter how they’ll handle prep safely.
About Lismore
Lismore is the main centre of the Northern Rivers, with older timber homes and a history of major flooding that affects how many local homes are repaired and rebuilt.
Lismore is in the Lismore City Council area. Searches start from postcode 2480 and include businesses based in nearby suburbs such as:
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Painters in Lismore: FAQs
Does a painter need a licence in NSW?
A contractor licence is needed for residential painting work valued at more than $5,000 including GST. Stand-alone internal painting contracts are an exception unless part of other home building work. Check a painter’s licence on the NSW Government Verify licence check.
What if there’s no painter listed near Lismore?
Find My Tradie is a new directory, so some areas have few or no listings yet. Results always show the nearest listed painters first, so try a nearby suburb, and check back as more local businesses join.
What should a painting quote include?
A good quote lists the areas being painted, the prep work, the number of coats, the paint brand and finish, and who supplies materials.
How are painters near Lismore ordered on Find My Tradie?
Results are real, live listings shown nearest-first by distance from Lismore (2480). Each card shows how far away the business is and whether its service area covers you.
Is Find My Tradie free to use?
Yes. Searching is free for homeowners, and you contact the business directly by phone or email. We don’t take a cut of your job.
I’m a painter — how do I list my business?
You can list your business for $19 a month including GST, paid by direct debit. Your listing shows your trades, service area and contact details. Start at findmytradie.au/join/.
Are you a painter in Lismore?
List your business on Find My Tradie for $19 a month (incl. GST) and get found by locals searching for painters.