Painters in Killarney/Glengarry, Calgary
Killarney/Glengarry may be the most actively rebuilt neighbourhood in southwest Calgary. Block by block between 17th and 26th Avenues, its post-war bungalows are giving way to modern semi-detached infills, creating streets where a 1952 original and a brand-new three-storey share a property line. The Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre anchors the community, 17th Avenue's shops run along its north edge, and downtown is minutes away. That construction churn makes Killarney one of our highest-volume painting areas. New infills generate constant work: first repaints when builder paint wears through, feature walls and colour changes as owners settle in, and the tall open stairwells these three-storey builds all share — walls we cut cleanly at height with proper planking. The surviving bungalows bring the opposite scope: brightening repaints over older plaster and drywall, trim sprayed to modern enamel, and basement suites refreshed between tenants. Pre-sale repaints are steady on both housing types, since Killarney properties move fast when they show well. Exterior projects range from heritage-sensitive siding recoats on the originals to fibre-cement trim and front-door refreshes on the new builds.
Serving homes near Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre, 17th Avenue SW, Westbrook Mall, Shaganappi Point Golf Course and along 17 Avenue SW, 26 Avenue SW, 28 Street SW.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you paint the tall stairwells in Killarney's new infills?
Constantly — open three-storey stairwells are the defining feature of Killarney's semi-detached builds. We bring planking and extension equipment to cut those walls cleanly from the top floor to the entry.
How much does a full infill repaint cost in Killarney?
Three-storey semi-detached interiors typically run $3,500–$6,500 depending on stairwell height and trim scope, with single rooms from $450–$1,100. We quote from a walkthrough so the written price is firm.
Can you repaint our 1950s bungalow before we sell?
Yes — pre-sale repaints are among our most common Killarney projects. A fresh neutral two-coat repaint photographs beautifully and typically returns several times its cost. Most bungalows finish in three to four days.
Do you handle basement suite turnovers here?
We do. Killarney's legal and legacy suites turn over often, and we complete durable washable repaints in two to three days, usually scheduling within the week to keep your vacancy short.
Send photos for a written painting quote in Killarney/Glengarry or email inquiry@cochranemasterbuilders.com. Cochrane Master Painters serves Cochrane, Alberta and Rocky View County.