5 Best Painting Services in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

A paint job in Johannesburg often has to survive the rainy season, which means waterproofing and prep work matter as much as the finish coat. Every painting service in Johannesburg on this page carries a rating of 4.8 or higher, and review counts run from 12 to 61, small enough that reading the actual client stories tells you more than the star average alone.

Short answer: The Painting Team leads on review volume with 61 reviews at 4.9 stars, handling residential, commercial and complex painting across Johannesburg North and Sandton. Living Colours Painting Contractors holds a perfect 5.0 rating with over 34 years of experience, specializing in painting alongside waterproofing and damp-proofing.

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1. The Painting Team
2. Jozi Painters Pty Ltd
3. Bezign Interior Design…
4. Repaint (Pty) Ltd
5. Living Colours Paintin…
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Johannesburg Painters, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	The Painting Team	4.9 ★	61	Full home repaints, exterior and interior	View ›
2	Jozi Painters Pty Ltd	4.9 ★	35	Exterior painting, waterproofing	View ›
3	Bezign Interior Design, Upholstery & Paint Techniques	4.8 ★	22	Interior design-led paint techniques	View ›
4	Repaint (Pty) Ltd	4.8 ★	19	Reliable, straightforward service	View ›
5	Living Colours Painting Contractors	5.0 ★	12	Owner-supervised, damp-proofing expertise	View ›

5 Best Painting Services in Johannesburg (2026)

Who to call for your paint job

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Painting Team

4.961 Google reviews

The Painting Team, based in Bassonia, offers residential, commercial and complex painting services across Johannesburg North, Sandton and surrounding Gauteng areas, with 20-plus years of stated experience. Reviewers describe both full interior and exterior repaints completed in a matter of days, with the team led by Chené noted for careful color consultation and using premium paint brands throughout.

What people praise

Highest review volume of any painter on this page
Reviewers describe fast turnaround, with full repaints often completed in under 10 days
Careful attention to small details cited across multiple reviews
Consultation on paint color selection included as part of the service

Worth knowing

Most recent review activity is somewhat older than other painters on this page, worth confirming current availability

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume61 · 97th

Confidenceearly

Recencyabout a year ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed painter here, with a track record spanning both full interior and exterior repaints and a reputation for careful, detailed work.

Website +27762098055 Directions

6 Beverley Ave, Bassonia, Johannesburg, 2190

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Jozi Painters Pty Ltd

4.935 Google reviews

Jozi Painters Pty Ltd, based in Bryanston, is a painting and waterproofing company handling both commercial and residential projects. Reviewers describe exterior house painting completed on time with meticulous preparation, alongside roof waterproofing that resolved ongoing leak issues, pointing to real depth in weatherproofing work that matters through Johannesburg's rainy season.

What people praise

Combines painting with waterproofing, useful for exterior and roof work
Reviewers describe consistent, on-time project completion
Competitive pricing noted by multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

One detailed negative review describes an unprofessional and aggressive interaction with the owner on the final day of a job; if you go this route, keep communication in writing and clarify expectations upfront

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume35 · 91th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: A capable choice for exterior painting and waterproofing given the strong majority of reviews, though the one serious complaint is worth weighing alongside the rest of the feedback.

Website +27786671672 Directions

ballyclare woods office park, Bryanston, Johannesburg, 2191

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Bezign Interior Design, Upholstery & Paint Techniques

4.822 Google reviews

Bezign Interior Design, Upholstery & Paint Techniques, in Linden, Randburg, is an interior design studio offering paint techniques, decorating, upholstery, wallpapers and murals alongside standard interior and exterior paint contracting. Founded by Sonja in 1996, it positions itself around bold, creative design work rather than a straightforward repaint, and reviewers describe furniture transformed with custom finishes alongside full home decorating projects.

What people praise

Combines paint techniques with broader interior design, upholstery and wallpaper services
Reviewers describe creative, on-trend finishes beyond a standard flat repaint
More than two decades of experience in Johannesburg's interior design industry
Handles projects from small furniture pieces to large decorating jobs

Worth knowing

One reviewer described an ignored quote request, worth following up if you don't hear back promptly

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume22 · 85th

Confidenceearly

Recency8 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

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Our take: The right call if you want creative paint techniques, custom furniture finishes or broader interior design work rather than a standard wall repaint.

Website +27836546473 Directions

85 8th St, Linden, Randburg, 2195

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Repaint (Pty) Ltd

4.819 Google reviews

Repaint (Pty) Ltd, based in Sydenham, is a painting contractor with more than 30 years of experience handling residential, commercial and large-scale painting projects, including high-rise work, across Gauteng. Reviewers describe consistently reliable, professional service across a range of smaller residential jobs, with reasonable pricing noted repeatedly.

What people praise

Decades of experience including large-scale and high-rise painting projects
Reviewers consistently describe reliable, professional service
Reasonable, competitive pricing noted across multiple reviews
Handles both small residential and large commercial jobs

Worth knowing

Reviews on this page are brief and general, offering less specific detail on project scope than some other painters here

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume19 · 79th

Confidenceearly

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: A dependable option if you want a straightforward, no-frills paint job from an established contractor with real large-scale project experience.

Website +27837003025 Directions

33 14th Ave Cnr, Dunvegan St, Sydenham, Johannesburg, 2192

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Living Colours Painting Contractors

5.012 Google reviews

Living Colours Painting Contractors, in Highlands North, is a painting company with 34 years of stated experience, run by owner William Moffett who personally supervises every project from start to finish. Reviewers describe complex jobs involving damp-proofing treatment, wall crack repair, and cornice fixes alongside standard interior and exterior painting, all completed to a consistently high standard across repeat projects spanning years.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating across every review on record
Owner personally on-site supervising every project
Reviewers describe consistent quality across multiple projects over several years
Handles damp-proofing and structural repair alongside standard painting

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the top-volume painters on this page, though every review is strongly positive

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating5 / 5

Review volume12 · 71th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: The top-rated pick here, and a strong choice if your project involves damp issues or wall repairs alongside the paint job, given the owner's hands-on, long-tenured approach.

Website +27762693918 Directions

76 11th Ave, Highlands North, Johannesburg, 2192

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How we score

Every number here comes from public Google data pulled on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is each painter’s live Google star average. Review volume ranks how many customers have rated them against the other painters on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a rating built on more reviews carries more weight than one built on a handful. Recency tracks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does painting cost in Johannesburg?

Painting cost in Johannesburg depends on the size of the job, whether it includes waterproofing or damp-proofing, and the quality of paint used. None of the painters on this page publish a fixed public rate card, so get a written, itemized quote based on your specific project before committing.

Serving Johannesburg and surrounds

The painters above cover Bassonia, Bryanston, Linden, Sydenham and Highlands North, with several also working across greater Gauteng. Searching for a painter near me? Every listing shows a live phone number so you can call the closest option directly.

What to ask before you hire a painter

Does the quote include full surface prep, or is that a separate cost?
Do you handle waterproofing or damp-proofing if my walls need it?
What brand and quality of paint will you use?
How many days will the job realistically take?
Is there a warranty or guarantee on the finished work?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these painters?

We started from every painting service in Johannesburg with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these painters also handle waterproofing?

Jozi Painters Pty Ltd and Living Colours Painting Contractors both offer waterproofing and damp-proofing alongside standard painting, useful before the rainy season.

Should I get more than one quote before hiring a painter?

Yes. Get a written, itemized quote from at least two or three painters, and ask each whether prep work and materials are included in the price.

The bottom line

The Painting Team is the safe default given its review volume and detailed, positive feedback, while Living Colours is the strongest pick if your job also needs damp-proofing or wall repair. Get the full scope and price confirmed in writing before work begins.

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