Painting Tips for Claremont and Rondebosch Homeowners
By Bishopscourt Painters - Expert advice from the professionals
Claremont and Rondebosch are two of the Southern Suburbs' most established and popular residential areas, with a mix of student accommodation, family homes, apartment blocks and character cottages. Both suburbs have a significant stock of older homes that present the painting challenges typical of mid-century and earlier construction in the wet Southern Suburbs environment.
The Claremont and Rondebosch Property Mix
Claremont ranges from large freestanding family homes in the leafier parts of the suburb to smaller semis and apartments closer to the commercial centre. Rondebosch is characterised by older homes — many built in the 1920s to 1950s — with the character features of their era: double-volume ceilings, timber floors, picture rails and original steel windows. These older properties require specific painting knowledge and product selection that differs from newer construction.
Older Homes: Specific Challenges
Rondebosch and older parts of Claremont have many homes where multiple generations of paint have built up on exterior surfaces. These accumulated paint layers can lose adhesion collectively — a new topcoat over failing old paint will simply fail again. Proper preparation means assessing what is there, removing what has failed, and building a new paint system on a sound foundation. See our wall preparation guide for the Southern Suburbs for the correct process.
Student Rental and Investment Properties
Claremont and Rondebosch have a significant number of student rental properties and investment units that need cost-effective, durable painting to maintain their value and rental appeal. For rental properties, the priority is washable finishes in practical colours — light, neutral interiors that appeal to tenants and clean easily between occupation. Getting multiple competitive quotes is particularly important on investment properties where cost management is a priority. Our service connects landlords with vetted, competitively-priced local painters across the area.
Bishopscourt Painters serves Claremont, Rondebosch and all Southern Suburbs areas. Get up to 5 free quotes from vetted local painters today.