Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Painting Contractors in Perth Since 1933
Established in 1933, AJ Cochrane & Sons has built a legacy as one of Western Australia's most trusted and award-winning painting and decorating businesses. As a fourth-generation family-owned company, we combine decades of expertise with a commitment to quality, delivering exceptional residential, commercial, and historical renovation projects across Perth and regional WA. Our team of certified professionals adheres to rigorous industry standards, utilising premium materials and environmentally sustainable practices to ensure every project meets exacting specifications.With 63 industry awards to our name, including multiple Enviro Painter of the Year accolades, we maintain partnerships with leading brands like Dulux while offering tailored colour consultancy and a 5-year workmanship warranty. Our approach prioritises client collaboration, minimising disruption through meticulous planning and adherence to safety protocols, ensuring results that enhance property value and client satisfaction.
Services
Residential Painting
Commercial Painting
Historical Renovations
Decorative Finishes
Wallpaper Hanging
Industrial Coatings
Colour Consultancy
Maintenance Works
Signwriting
Environmental Painting
Details
- Year established: 1933
Highlights and features
- Fourth-generation family business with 90+ years of local expertise
- 63-time award winners for painting excellence and sustainability
- Dulux Accredited with 5-year workmanship warranty
- Emergency services available on short notice
- Environmentally responsible practices including low-VOC paints
Associations and certifications
- Master Painters & Decorators Australia
- Dulux Accredited Program
What people say
Superior finish
Highly recommend
Exceptional work
Professionalism
Attention to detail
Services
Residential Painting
We deliver premium residential painting services for houses, apartments, and units, focusing on enhancing property value through meticulous preparation and high-quality finishes. Our team handles new builds, repaints, and special finishes while minimising household disruption. Backed by Dulux accreditation and a 5-year workmanship warranty, we ensure lasting results that reflect homeowners' personal styles.
Commercial Painting
Our commercial painting services cater to shopping centres, schools, hospitals, and industrial facilities across WA, using durable coatings and access equipment for complex projects. We specialise in difficult-to-access areas, industrial floors, and maintenance programs while adhering to safety standards. Emergency services ensure minimal operational disruption for businesses requiring urgent solutions.
Historical Renovations
We restore historically significant buildings with expertise in preserving architectural integrity while meeting council requirements. Our team combines traditional techniques with modern materials for heritage-listed properties, ensuring compliance and aesthetic excellence. Past projects include heritage-listed cottages and iconic Perth landmarks.
Decorative Finishes
Our decorative finishes include marbling, wood graining, and textured coatings executed to exacting standards. We transform spaces with creative techniques suitable for both residential and commercial settings. This service enhances visual appeal while maintaining durability for high-traffic areas.
Maintenance Works
We provide comprehensive maintenance painting for residential and commercial properties, addressing wear and weather damage through power washing, surface preparation, and protective coatings. Our team coordinates with other trades to ensure seamless project completion while using environmentally friendly products and practices.
People
Stephen Cochrane
Director
Fourth-generation leader with decades of hands-on experience, Stephen oversees operations and client relations, maintaining the family's 90-year legacy of excellence.
Ben Cochrane
Project Manager
Third-generation team member Ben manages commercial projects, leveraging technical expertise and industry qualifications to deliver complex WA-based contracts.
Questions
What painting services do you offer in Perth?
We provide residential, commercial, industrial, and heritage painting services, including decorative finishes, wallpapering, and maintenance works across WA.
Are your painters certified professionals?
Yes, our team includes industry-qualified tradespeople with police clearances and training on access equipment and safety protocols.
Do you offer emergency painting services?
Yes, we provide emergency services on short notice for urgent commercial or residential requirements.
What areas do you service beyond Perth?
We operate across regional Western Australia, including Karratha, Kalgoorlie, Albany, and surrounding areas.
How can I get a quote for my painting project?
Contact us via phone or email for a free, no-obligation consultation and written quotation tailored to your project needs.
Reviews (3)
Tricia Van Nus
Sep 15, 2021
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Positive:Quality
Very professional, and did a great job. The area has never looked so good. Well priced and completed a quality job.
Services:Interior painting,Exterior painting
Very professional, and did a great job. The area has never looked so good. Well priced and completed a quality job.
Services:Interior painting,Exterior painting
Carolyn Mclaughlin
Jun 13, 2020
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I have had the pleasure of useing A J Cochrane painters twice. Once for internal painting and once for external painting of my house. I would not hesitate to use them again as both times they conducted the work in a professional manner, were on time were clean and neat with excellent workmanship. Their attention to detail was amazing. They did a first class job. When you have people in your home its good to know you will have great outcome. The company was also easy to deal with.
Liza Du Preez
May 30, 2020
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We had our whole house painted inside and out. We received wonderful service and the quality of work was very high. The guys pay attention to the detail and were all a pleasure to work with. I would definitely recommend Steve and his team and we will be using them again when the time comes to repaint.
