Como Coatings
Ben's crew handles mould treatment, wall patching, and colour advice before a drop of paint goes on — multiple clients mention they found problems others would have painted over.
Ben personally handles colour consultations and pre-paint surface prep (including mould treatment and wall patching), so you're not just getting a painter — you're getting someone who'll flag problems before they get buried under a coat of paint. Landlords and property managers specifically call out their speed on urgent jobs, with at least one rental unit turned around and re-tenanted within two days of Ben being contacted. No negative patterns emerged across the 38 reviews reviewed — a single concern about an apprentice causing wall damage appeared, but Ben resolved it quickly and the client noted the outcome positively, so it reads as a testament to accountability rather than a recurring issue.
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What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (42 total)
“Without any delay he arranged repairs and painting with one of his team”
“took great care with preparation and clean-up”
“Quality workmanship with competitive pricing”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
Context from 258 painters in Lake Macquarie
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About Como Coatings
Ben Como leads this partnership-based painting outfit that spans residential interiors, exterior weatherboards, brickwork, and commercial fitouts — a wider scope than most single-trade painters. Ben is consistently praised specifically for colour and finish advice, stepping in when clients have made the wrong choice and steering them toward something they love; team member Matt is called out separately for interior touch-ups and pre-sale refresh work, handling those smaller jobs with the same care as a full repaint. The crew has worked across detached houses, double terraces, fibro homes, bathroom renovations, studio fitouts, and rental turnarounds — meaning they're comfortable on projects that mix surfaces, conditions, and tight timelines. Reviews repeatedly note they also handle mould treatment before painting, and surface patching before sale-prep jobs, rather than painting over problems. Landlords and property managers show up frequently in the reviews, drawn by Ben's willingness to take last-minute jobs and turn around trashed or damaged units within a single day. With roughly 23 years active and GST registration in place, this is a structured business rather than a sole trader operation, which matters for larger residential or commercial jobs that need reliable scheduling.
Best for: pre-sale property refresh where surface prep matters, urgent rental turnarounds with tight re-tenanting deadlines, full interior and exterior repaints on older or mixed-surface homes, and commercial fitouts requiring reliable team scheduling.
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What types of properties does Como Coatings typically work on?+
Reviews cover a wide range — single-storey and double-storey houses, fibro homes, double terraces with exterior brickwork and courtyards, apartments, bathrooms, studios, and commercial fitouts across the Central Coast and Newcastle areas. Several property managers and landlords use them for rental turnarounds, while homeowners hire them for full interior repaints and exterior work. Ben's team appears equally comfortable on heritage-style properties and modern units. If you have a mixed-surface job (brick, weatherboard, and render on the same property, for example), reviewers confirm they handle all surfaces in one engagement.
Can Como Coatings help me choose colours and finishes, or do I need to come prepared?+
Colour and finish advice from Ben is one of the most consistently mentioned positives across the 38 reviews we reviewed. At least one client had made a colour choice they regretted, and Ben stepped in to correct it mid-job — saving them from a result they'd have lived with. Multiple reviewers specifically credit Ben's suggestions as part of what made the final result better than expected. You don't need to arrive with a firm palette; coming with rough ideas and letting Ben weigh in appears to be how many of their clients work.
Are they available for urgent or last-minute jobs?+
Several reviewers specifically called out Como Coatings for responding quickly when other painters wouldn't. One landlord had a trashed rental unit painted and re-tenanted within two days. Another reviewer needed last-minute wall repairs when vacating a rental property, and Ben arranged someone the same week. A construction client also noted Ben resolved an accidental wall damage situation on a high-end waterfront home by end of the same week. If you have a deadline — sale, lease, or fitout opening — this appears to be a crew worth contacting directly about availability.
Does Como Coatings do mould treatment, or just painting over affected areas?+
One reviewer specifically described a ceiling with mould issues where Como Coatings treated the mould before painting, resulting in a smooth, even finish described as looking like a brand-new ceiling. This is mentioned as a deliberate preparation step, not an add-on. Ben is also noted in pre-sale jobs for identifying and fixing surface issues rather than painting over them. If you have a mould-affected ceiling or deteriorated surface, it's worth raising this during quoting so you get a clear scope on what prep work is included.
What do customers say about Como Coatings' pricing?+
Pricing is described as 'competitive' and 'reasonable' across several reviews, with one reviewer noting fair pricing alongside great finish and courteous service. No reviews raise concerns about cost being higher than expected. One reviewer noted that even a small rental repair job was priced reasonably, suggesting they don't inflate quotes on minor work. Reviews don't publish specific dollar figures, so you'll need to request a quote directly — but the consistent pairing of price comments with quality comments suggests customers feel they're getting value rather than just a low price.