The Best House Painters in Auckland

Updated 7 September 2021

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 Auckland, 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 Auckland painter. 

But who can you call, and how much does it cost?
To help you, we have put together a list of the 10 most reliable house painting services in Auckland. Our list is updated regularly and is designed to help you find a painting service that best suits your needs.

Our Auckland 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 Auckland Painter.
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How much do Auckland painting services cost?

​Painting and Decorating Prices

  • On average, Auckland 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
​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:
  1. The size and number of rooms needing to be painted
  2. 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)
  3. Choice of paint brands (i.e. if you want DULUX, you'll pay more but they can often be better than basic brands)
  4. Your location (as travel time will need to be factored in)

What issues can cause extra costs?

  1. Stained ceilings – these need to be washed first before any painting can start 
  2. Damp patches – these can’t be painted over and will need a sealant added first. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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

  1. 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.
  2. Hire out of season – summer is the peak time for Aucklanders 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. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  1. Direct Credit (internet banking)
  2. Cheque
  3. Cash with invoice
  4. Credit Card via the painter's website (a surcharge may apply)
  5. On-site Eftpos

Painters usually have strict payment terms, with 7 or 10 days standard.
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The Best Auckland Painters and Decorators Available Right Now

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

No painting and decorating company has paid to appear on this list, and MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship with any company below. 

Auckland City Painters Ltd

Base: Grafton, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 4:30 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Website:  Auckland City Painters Ltd
Facebook Page: Auckland City Painters Ltd
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  09 524 2668
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Has an excellent eye for detail
  • Consults the client on what will work and what won't
  • Has a sense of style and attention to detail
  • Ensures first-rate workmanship
  • Provides continuous communication which is respectful
 
Pros:
  • Provides precise fixed price quotation with no hidden costs
  • Registered Master Painters
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Auckland City Painters Ltd offers a seamless customer-friendly process and delivers beyond all expectations
  • Provides interior painting, exterior painting and apartment painting services

Smart Painting

Base: Greenhithe, Auckland
Hours: 24/7
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website:  Smart Painting
Facebook Page: None 
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  021 872 088
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Approaches clients professionally  
  • Friendly and communicative
  • Has excellent attention to detail
  • Explains the process carefully before starting the job
  • Ensures high-standard finish
 
Pros:
  • Provides fairly-priced services
  • Gives free online quote 
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Smart Painting provides interior and exterior painting services throughout the North Shore
  • With high-quality workmanship, they were able to build a good reputation for their years of experience in the residential and commercial painting industry
  • Accepts painting services for house, commercial area, interior, exterior, deck and more

BJA Painting Services

Base: Henderson, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 7 am – 5 pm 
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website:  BJA Painting Services
Facebook Page: BJA Painting Services
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  09 886 6311
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Assures clients of great paintwork
  • Provides reasonably priced services
  • Works fast and tidy
 
Pros:
  • Punctual and without booking hassle
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • BJA Painting Services is based in West Auckland and is servicing the greater Auckland areas
  • Has been in the business for more than 25 years now, offering residential and commercial painting services
  • Accepts painting services for decks, roofs, interiors and exteriors 

Auckland Premium Painters

Base: Auckland 
Hours: Mon to Sun 9 am – Till late 
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website:  Auckland Premium Painters
Facebook Page: Auckland Premium Painters
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:   0800 453 801
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Has an excellent client communication
  • Works neatly 
  • Provides competitive pricing
  • Quick, reliable and professional service
 
Pros:
  • Provides helpful advice on colour and type of paint to be used
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Auckland Premium Painters offers high-quality commercial and residential painting
  • Provides services for house washing, exterior house painting and paint stripping

Go 1 Day Painting

Base: Ellerslie, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 4:30 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website:  Go 1 Day Painting
Facebook Page: None 
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  0508 461 329
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Responds quickly to a client's enquiries
  • Assures clients of their quality workmanship
  • Courteous and respectful staff
  • Attentive to details 
 
Pros:
  • Finishes job on time 
  • Provides a 5-year warranty of any work they did
 
Cons:
  • Does not operate on weekends 

Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Go 1 Day Painting started in 2015 and has teams of painters that provide interior, exterior and roof painting services 
  • Provides interior painting, exterior painting, roof painting, spray painting doors, bathroom painting, deck staining and more

A & B Advanced Painting Ltd

Base: Auckland 
Hours: 24/7
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website:  A & B Advanced Painting Ltd
Facebook Page: None
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  0210 864 0140
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Provides reasonable prices on their services 
  • Friendly and enthusiastic team 
  • Finishes ahead of the deadline 
  • Ensures quality and professional workmanship 
 
Pros:
  • Uses new paint technologies
  • Helps clients in choosing colours 
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • A & B Advanced Painting has more than 12 years of experience in the painting and decorating industry
  • Offers plastering, floor coating, interior and exterior house painting, timber staining and commercial painting services

Superior Painters

Base: Rosedale, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 9 am – 5 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Website:  Superior Painters
Facebook Page: Superior Painters
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  0800 199 888
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Professional and efficient team
  • Makes an effort to understand what their client wants
  • Prompt service and communicative
 
Pros:
  • Cost-effective and provides detailed quotes specific to allowable budget
  • Provides online quote
  • Guaranteed team of professional painters
 
Cons:
  • Not operating on weekends 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Superior Painters has years of experience in renovation projects specialising in interior and exterior painting of both houses and offices Auckland wide
  • Offers house painting and commercial painting for new builds and offices

Prisma Painters

Base: Titirangi, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am – 5 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website:  Prisma Painters
Facebook Page: Prisma Painters
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  021 959 709
 
Customer Feedback:
  • High standard finish
  • Provides reasonable cost
  • Friendly and professional team of painters
  • Finishes within the given time frame
 
Pros:
  • Guides clients before starting the work 
  • Advises clients about colour scheme options 
 
Cons:
  • Only operates during weekdays 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Prisma Painters has established a reputation being one of Auckland's quality painting companies
  • Offers house and property painting services within West and Central Auckland
  • Does interior and exterior painting
  • Provides services for roof painting and aluminium window re-colouring

Westend Painters

Base: Green Bay, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 9 am – 5 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website:  Westend Painters
Facebook Page: Westend Painters
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  021 651 112
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Knowledgeable team of painters
  • Has keen attention to detail
  • Works on the allowable budget
  • Gives professional advice 
 
Pros:
  • Composed of a professional team of painter 
  • Qualified in all aspects of the painting by BCITO
 
Cons:
  • No weekends operation 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Westend Painters has been in the painting industry for more than 20 years
  • Has been providing quality residential and commercial painting services to both North Shore and Auckland area
  • Provides services for exterior and interior painting, plastering, and wallpapering

Goldenland House Painters (West Auckland)

Base: West Harbour, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am – 7 pm, Sat 9 am – 3 pm, Sun 9 am – 11:30 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.6/5
Website:  Goldenland House Painters
Facebook Page: Goldenland House Painters
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  021 387 991
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Detail-oriented team
  • Always on time and gets the job done fast
  • Provides quality and professional services
 
Pros:
  • Helps clients in choosing a suitable colour 
  • Operates seven days a week 
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Goldenland House Painters offers services such as exterior house painting, interior painting and roof painting to all residential owners in West Auckland
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DIY Painting and Decorating

If you want to save money and aren't in a rush to complete your painting project, a near-infinite amount of DIY resources exist online to guide you through what you need to do. We recommend the following:
Disclaimer: MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship, financial or otherwise, with any of the companies listed on this page. Quotes and final bills for individual painting and decorating jobs vary, and our pricing guide is for guidance purposes only. 

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