Painter pricing in Hyderabad
What painters charge in Hyderabad (typically ₹1100-₹3300/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Hyderabad painter pricing
What painters should charge in Hyderabad
Hyderabad painters serve Banjara Hills (500034) and Jubilee Hills (500033) premium mansions, Gachibowli (500032) and HITEC City (500081) modern apartments, Cyberabad IT commercial fit-out, pharma facility coatings, Tollywood Film City Ramoji sets, and Old City Charminar (500002) heritage Nizami buildings. BIS-marked paints (Asian Paints Royale, Berger Silk, Nerolac Excel, Dulux Velvet Touch) standard at premium. GST 18 percent.
Hourly rate
₹1100-₹3300
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
₹770-₹1650
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common painter jobs in Hyderabad
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in INR.
Single room interior repaint (3x4m)
What's included
Includes 2 coats, walls + ceiling, prep, masking. Excludes major plaster repair.
Interior repaint per square metre
What's included
Wall area only, 2 coats, standard quality paint. Doors and trim usually quoted separately.
Exterior repaint per square metre
What's included
Includes prep, undercoat, 2 coats. Scaffold or cherry-picker hire extra for double-storey.
Ceiling paint per square metre
What's included
Includes 2 coats, cutting in. Stipple or coffered ceilings cost more.
Door (full prep and paint, both sides)
What's included
Includes sanding, priming, 2 finish coats. Premium enamel adds cost.
Skirting and architrave (per linear m)
What's included
Includes prep, fill, 2 coats. Tight angles and detailed mouldings cost more.
Full 3-bed house interior
What's included
All walls, ceilings, trim. 5-7 day job for a 2-painter team. Premium finishes add 30-50%.
Full single-storey house exterior
What's included
Includes prep, primer, 2 top coats. Render repairs and wood replacement priced separately.
Roof paint (sheet metal, per sqm)
What's included
Includes prep, primer, top coat. Tile roofs need specialist coating systems.
Hyderabad quote factors
What to factor into your Hyderabad painter quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a painter in Hyderabad. Tropical savanna 542m altitude — milder than Chennai/Mumbai. Hot summers (Mar-May, 25-40°C), pleasant winters (Dec-Feb, 14-28°C), monsoon Jun-Sep + Oct (~800mm). Less AC dependence than coastal cities.
BIS-marked paint specification
Hyderabad clients increasingly expect BIS-marked paint (Asian Paints Royale, Berger Silk Illusions, Nerolac Excel, Dulux Velvet Touch, Indigo Decora) with low-VOC certification at premier tier. Quote Rs 60 to Rs 250 per sqft interior, Rs 90 to Rs 380 per sqft exterior. State brand and number of coats on every quote.
Banjara Hills + Jubilee Hills + Gachibowli + HITEC City premier
Banjara Hills (500034), Jubilee Hills (500033), Gachibowli premier (500032), HITEC City (500081), Film Nagar (500096) clients expect smooth-finish 3-coat systems with premium textures (Italian stucco, Spatula Stucco, lime-wash). Quote Rs 150 to Rs 380 per sqft interior, Rs 200 to Rs 500 per sqft exterior. Premium brands prominent.
Heritage Nizami + Mughal Charminar 1591 lime-wash specialist
Old City Charminar (500002, 500024) heritage Nizami quarter near Charminar 1591, Mecca Masjid demands heritage lime-wash, distemper, traditional Mughal Indian pigments. Quote heritage specialist rates (Rs 250 to Rs 600 per sqft) on listed buildings under Heritage Telangana and INTACH AP oversight.
Cyberabad / HITEC City IT commercial fit-out
HITEC City and Madhapur (500081), Kondapur (500084), Gachibowli (500032) IT campuses (Microsoft, Google, Apple India, Amazon, Facebook, Goldman Sachs, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Capgemini, Accenture, Deloitte) drive IT office fit-out painting at Rs 80 to Rs 220 per sqft with security-cleared crews. Tollywood Film City Ramoji sets demand specialty finishes.
Pharma facility low-VOC + epoxy floor coatings
Dr Reddy's, Aurobindo, Divis Labs, Hetero, GVK Bio, Mylan / Viatris, Genome Valley pharma plants demand cleanroom-grade epoxy floor coatings (Rs 350 to Rs 950 per sqft) and antimicrobial wall paints. Quote pharma facility coatings separately with IQ / OQ / PQ documentation.
GST 18 percent + monsoon-resistant exterior
GST is 18 percent on painting services. Hyderabad monsoon Jun-Sep with occasional dust storms drives demand for weather-resistant exterior systems (Asian Paints Apex Ultima, Berger WeatherCoat Anti Dust, Dulux Weathershield). Quote 'GST 18 percent extra' and warranty (5 to 10 years on premium exterior) on every quote.
Sample quote
A real Hyderabad painter quote you can copy
3-bedroom interior repaint, walls + ceilings + trim, premium finish. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
Prep (sand, fill, prime patches) across 180sqm wall area
Wall paint (2 coats, Dulux Wash & Wear Low Sheen, customer choice colours x3)
Ceiling paint (2 coats, white flat, 95sqm)
Skirting and architrave (240 linear m, 2 coats enamel)
Doors (8 doors, both sides, prep + 2 coats enamel)
Masking, drop sheets, daily site clean
FAQ
Hyderabad painter pricing questions, answered
Common questions about painter pricing in Hyderabad, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Interior 2-coat: Rs 35 to Rs 80 per sqft standard, Rs 80 to Rs 180 per sqft premier (Banjara Hills 500034, Jubilee Hills 500033, Gachibowli 500032, HITEC City 500081, Film Nagar 500096), Rs 150 to Rs 380 per sqft ultra-premium textures (Italian stucco, Spatula Stucco). Exterior Rs 60 to Rs 500 per sqft depending on system. State '2 coats minimum' and BIS-marked brand on every quote.
No statutory painter licence in Telangana. GHMC trade licence (Rs 5,000 to Rs 25,000) plus BOCW registration for work above Rs 10 lakh. Print GHMC trade licence number on every quote.
Yes, HITEC City / Madhapur (500081), Kondapur (500084), Gachibowli (500032) IT campuses (Microsoft, Google, Apple India, Amazon, Facebook, Goldman Sachs, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Capgemini, Accenture, Deloitte) drive IT office fit-out painting at Rs 80 to Rs 220 per sqft with security-cleared crews. Tollywood Film City Ramoji sets demand specialty finishes.
Yes, Dr Reddy's, Aurobindo, Divis Labs, Hetero, GVK Bio, Mylan / Viatris, Genome Valley pharma plants demand cleanroom-grade epoxy floor coatings (Rs 350 to Rs 950 per sqft) and antimicrobial wall paints. Quote pharma facility coatings separately with IQ / OQ / PQ documentation. Hyderabad pharma capital sustains volume.
Old City Charminar (500002, 500024) heritage Nizami quarter near Charminar 1591, Mecca Masjid demands heritage lime-wash, distemper, traditional Mughal Indian pigments. Quote heritage specialist rates (Rs 250 to Rs 600 per sqft) on listed buildings under Heritage Telangana and INTACH AP oversight.
Hourly rates are ₹1,100 to ₹2,500 in the US, £22-55 in the UK, A₹1,600-100 in Australia, R150-450 in South Africa, and C₹1,100-85 in Canada. Most painters prefer to quote per square metre or per room because it is more transparent and avoids scope-creep disputes.
The big variables are coat count, paint grade, and how much prep is included. A 'cheap' quote is usually one coat of builder's-grade paint over no prep. A premium quote is two coats of washable paint over proper prep. Compare what is in the line items, not just the total.
A 3-bedroom interior with a 2-painter team is 5-7 working days for walls, ceilings, and trim. Furniture-out is faster (4-5 days); furniture-in adds 1-2 days for masking and movement.
Usually no. Painters buy paint at trade pricing 15-30% below retail and pass some of that on. Bringing your own paint also voids most coverage warranties. The exception is if you want a specific designer brand the painter cannot source.
A 4L tin covers around 30-40sqm in one coat for smooth walls, less for textured or porous surfaces. Always buy enough for 2 coats plus 10% for touch-ups. Your painter should quote the total litres needed on the quote.
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