The Best House Painters in Christchurch

Our carefully selected list of trusted Christchurch house painters includes detailed cost estimates, payment options, and expert tips to help you save on professional painting services.

Updated 1 November 2024

Summary:

House painting can be a significant investment, especially if you plan to go for a full redecoration. Getting a reasonable price is a good start, but how the finished product looks is probably more important. Every painting job starts with a vision, but the best results finish on time, are accurately quoted and look fantastic.
There isn’t much information online about painting services in Christchurch, which means making an informed choice can be limited. So who do you hire, or should you do it yourself? Painting walls requires a lot of prep work to avoid damaging your floors, which all takes time and energy. As such, it can be more cost-effective to go professional and hire a trusted Christchurch painter.

But who can you call, and how much does it cost?

To help you, we have put together a list of the most reliable house painting services in Christchurch. Our list is updated regularly and is designed to help you find a painting service that best suits your needs.

Our Christchurch painter services guide covers:

Know This First: Experience Costs Money, and it (Usually) Delivers Results

Painting and decorating may not require a licence or specialist qualification, but not everyone can deliver consistent results.
When it comes to home renovation, it can be tempting to go with a cheap quote.
But covering up damp, getting the best finish, avoiding paint drips and finishing a job on time come with experience.
It's our view that you'll get the results you want by selecting a trusted painter.

How much do Christchurch painting services cost?

Painting and Decorating Prices

On average, Christchurch painting and decorating prices cost between $250 and $400 per day.
The larger your painting project, the cheaper per square metre painted.
To get an idea, table below shows painting prices for an entire house including standard paint.

Size of House	Price (including GST)	Time to Complete
2 Bedroom House or Apartment	$2,500 - $3,500	Less than 7 days
3 Bedroom House	$3,500 to $5,000	Around 7 days
4 Bedroom House	$5,000 to $7,000	7-10 Days
5 Bedroom House	$7,000 to $9,000	10 - 14 days

When Painters quote, they will consider a few key details:

The size and number of rooms needing to be painted
The condition of the walls, ceilings and woodwork (i.e. if it's not in the best state, it's more work for painters and takes longer)
Choice of paint brands (i.e. if you want DULUX, you'll pay more but they can often be better than basic brands)
Your location (as travel time will need to be factored in)

What issues can cause extra costs?

Stained ceilings – these need to be washed first before any painting can start
Damp patches – these can’t be painted over and will need a sealant added first.
Wallpaper – if it needs to be removed, it’s best to do it yourself as it will save a lot of cost and also reveal any wall unevenness well in advance of painters being on site.
Plastering – if any plastering is needed (because walls need to be repaired), this will incur extra costs.

5 ways to save money when hiring painters

Big projects work out cheaper - Painters are more affordable when you hire them for one job, and not multiple small projects at different times. For example, painting four rooms at once will be a lot cheaper than getting four rooms painted individually a month apart.
Hire out of season – summer is the peak time for Cantabrians touching up their homes. For this reason, it will be more difficult to lock down a painter and prices may be higher. In the offseason (May to October), you’ll be in a buyers’ market.
Get a FIXED price, not a daily rate – if there are issues and the work takes longer, your costs can spiral. Make sure the quote also includes GST – if it doesn’t, ask for a new quote that is GST inclusive.
Supply your paint – many homeowners are willing to trial test pots and decide not only on a colour but also a brand before hiring a painter. If you’re relying on your painter to supply paint, ask what paint it is – leading brands such as Resene and DULUX are more expensive than basic paints, so be sure you’re paying in line with the quality. Specialist paints can cost even more. If you have your heart set on a particular paint, your painter may be able to get a discount on it, but often it’s easier to buy it yourself.
Remove all wallpaper first – painters are in your home to paint, so having everything ready to go will make the job a lot cheaper.

How do I pay a painter?

Most painters accept a range of payment methods, including

Direct Credit (internet banking)
Cheque
Cash with invoice
Credit Card via the painter's website (a surcharge may apply)
On-site Eftpos

Painters usually have strict payment terms, with 7 or 10 days standard.

The Best Christchurch Painters and Decorators Available Right Now

Our list below, which is no particular order, covers Central, East, West, North and South Christchurch. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Christchurch, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, BuildersCrack, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.

Picture Perfect Painting & Decorating

Picture Perfect Painting & Decorating provides top-notch interior and exterior painting services for residential and commercial clients.
Google Rating: 5.0 (80+)
Base: Merivale, Christchurch
Website: Picture Perfect Painting & Decorating
Facebook page: Picture Perfect Painting & Decorating
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 027 930 9031

What customers like:

Quick response to discovering rotted weatherboard, facilitating a seamless connection with a builder for repairs
Regular check-ins to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the process
Efficient, knowledgeable, and timely completion of projects
Considerate and respectful team members, maintaining a clean work environment