Wall surface prep covers filling cracks, patching imperfections, and readying surfaces so paint bonds cleanly and lasts. On Borigandee, describe the job, compare quotes from ID-verified painters near you, and release payment only once you approve the finished prep work.

Wall Surface Prep & Crack Filling in your area — Done Right Before the Paint Goes On

What's Covered

A pro can quote for any combination of the following, depending on what your walls need:

Assessment of crack type and depth before work begins
Filling hairline and surface cracks with appropriate filler compound
Filling wider or structural-looking cracks (the pro will advise if structural investigation is needed separately)
Sanding filled areas smooth once dried
Applying a skim coat or levelling compound to uneven wall sections
Priming prepped surfaces ready for painting
Cleaning down the surface area before and after prep work

Typically outside this scope — quote separately: full repainting of the room or exterior, waterproofing treatment, structural crack repair or underpinning, mould remediation, and tile or plaster replacement. If your wall has active water ingress behind the crack, mention it when you describe the job — a pro can advise whether crack filling alone is appropriate or whether a waterproofing job should come first.

How Borigandee Works

Describe your job. Tell us roughly how many cracks, where they are (interior, exterior, ceiling), the surface type, and whether you want prep only or prep-plus-prime.
Get up to 5 quotes from verified pros. Painters who specialise in surface prep review your job and send their quotes. You see their profile, tier, and ratings before you decide.
Compare and book. Review the quotes side by side — no haggling, no chasing anyone. Pick the pro that feels right and confirm the booking.
Payment held safely until you approve. Your payment is held safely and released to the pro only once you've checked the work and given the go-ahead. The pro is paid the same day you approve.

Verified Pros, Real Trust

Every painter on Borigandee is ID-verified before they can take a job. That's the baseline for every pro on the platform.

Beyond that, trust grows with track record. Higher-tier pros carry additional badges: Reference checked (Bronze tier and above, meaning past clients or employers have been contacted) and Background checked (top-tier pros only, a real criminal-record check). You can see each pro's tier and badges on their profile when you're comparing quotes.

If something about the finished surface isn't right, don't release the payment. Raise it through our dispute process — our team reviews the situation and can arrange a partial release, a full refund, or another outcome that fits what actually happened. Payment stays held safely until the matter is resolved.

How Pricing Works

Wall surface prep and crack filling is priced per job. What that means in practice: a pro looks at the scope — how many cracks, how large, what surface, how much skim or primer work is involved — and quotes a total for the job as described. There's no standard rate per crack or per square metre that applies universally, because the condition of the wall matters more than the area.

When you describe your job clearly (photos help a lot), you'll get quotes that reflect your actual wall, not a ballpark. All quotes on Borigandee are clear and fixed for the scope agreed — no haggling, no surprise additions after the work starts unless something genuinely unexpected is found and discussed with you first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does getting quotes work — do I have to commit to anything upfront?

No. You describe your job, and interested pros send you quotes. You're not committed until you choose a pro and confirm the booking. You can ask questions, request more detail on a quote, or simply leave it if none of the quotes suit you.

Is my payment safe while the job is in progress?

Yes. When you confirm a booking, your payment is held safely — it doesn't go to the pro until you approve the finished work. Only once you give the go-ahead is the payment released, and the pro receives it the same day. If the job isn't done, your money doesn't move.

What if I'm not happy with how the surface has been prepared?

Don't approve the job yet. Raise the issue through our dispute process — describe what's not right and our team will review it. Depending on the situation, we can arrange a partial release, hold the full amount, or issue a refund. The process is there to make sure the outcome is fair to both sides.

How do I know the painter knows what they're doing?

Every pro is ID-verified before joining. As they build their reputation on the platform, they can earn additional tier badges — Reference checked (past clients or employers verified) and Background checked (top-tier pros, a real criminal-record check). You see all of this on a pro's profile before you book. You're choosing, not being assigned.

Can I book a surface prep job and then come back to book the painting separately?

Yes. Some customers prefer to do the preparation first, see the surface in good condition, and then arrange the painting as a follow-on job. You can describe each as a separate job on Borigandee, or if you want to discuss both scopes upfront, mention it when you describe your first job — a pro can quote for both together if that works better for you.

Ready to get your walls properly prepared? Describe your job and see what ID-verified painters near you would quote.