Straight answers before a site inspection.

Cost is shaped by surface condition, preparation, access, height, detail, occupied-home staging, coating selection and project scale. A detailed quote should explain these factors as inclusions, exclusions and assumptions rather than presenting a vague room rate.

Often, yes. Work can be sequenced by room or zone, with daily access, ventilation and cleaning planned around the household. Larger repairs, spraying or specialist finishes may require a different arrangement, which should be discussed before work starts.

Timing depends on room count, condition, ceiling height, detailing, drying time and whether the property is occupied. A site inspection allows the work sequence and practical duration to be documented more accurately.

Preparation is tailored to the substrate and condition. It may include cleaning, filling, repairs, sanding, sound-edge preparation, gap treatment and suitable primers. The written quote should state exactly what is included and where repair boundaries sit.

Product selection is based on surface, appearance, exposure, maintenance and household needs. The proposed brand, system, colour and sheen are documented in the written quote; no manufacturer affiliation is claimed.

Photos help with initial review and clarification, but a final written quote may require a site inspection—particularly for premium, heritage, exterior or repair-intensive projects where condition and access materially affect the scope.