How much does it cost to paint a house in NZ?
What affects the cost of painting a house in New Zealand, from size and prep to paint choice. A plain English guide from Northland house painters.
Northland painters
Deck painting and staining in Northland
Northland summers are made for being outside. We bring tired, grey decks, steps and outdoor areas back to life with the right prep and the right coating.
Drag the slider. A real Everlast Painting job.
5.0 Google rating
20 years experience
Free written quotes
The short answer
Is your deck grey, rough or peeling? Everlast Painting cleans, sands and recoats decks, steps, rails and pergolas across Northland. We'll tell you honestly whether your deck suits an oil, a stain or a solid deck paint, then do the prep that makes it last.
What's included
- Deck wash and treatment for mould and grey weathered timber
- Sanding back rough or peeling areas
- Checking for loose boards and popped nails
- Oils, stains or solid deck paints
- Steps, handrails, balustrades and pergolas
- Painting the house walls around the deck to match
01
Stain, oil or paint?
Oils and clear stains show off the timber grain. They soak in rather than sitting on top, so they don't peel, but they need recoating more often.Coloured stains give more UV protection and even out patchy timber while still showing some grain.Solid deck paints give a smooth, even colour, like the dark charcoal deck in our photos. They hide old, weathered timber well and are great for a modern look.
Once a deck has been painted, it usually has to stay painted. We'll look at what's on your deck now and recommend what will work best.
02
What changes the price
- Size of the deck and how many steps, rails and balusters there are.
- Condition. A sound deck needs a clean and recoat. A peeling one needs more sanding.
- Coating type. Some systems need more coats than others.
- Access. High decks and decks over gardens take more care.
03
How long it takes
Most decks take a few days. The timber has to be clean and properly dry before coating, and each coat needs time to dry. We'll keep you off the deck until it's ready to walk on, and tell you when you can put furniture back.
04
Decks in our climate
Horizontal surfaces take the most punishment. Sun beats down on them, rain sits on them, and salt and sand get walked across them. In shady, damp spots, mould and algae can make timber slippery. That's why cleaning and treating the timber first matters more on a deck than anywhere else.
Want a price for your place?Glen will come out and give you a free written quote.
Get a free quote →“Everlast painting has been fantastic to deal with and delivered the best outcome for us. Big thanks to them. Highly recommended”
Doug Jarvis · Google review · November 2026
How it works
Simple, from quote to clean up.
No surprises. You'll know what's happening, when, and what it costs before we start.
Free quote
Glen visits, looks at the job, talks colours and design, and gives you a written quote.
Prep
Wash down, repairs, sanding, filling, mould and rust treatment, and priming.
Paint
Premium paint applied properly, with drying times respected and the weather watched.
Walkthrough
We check every wall with you, fix any touch ups and leave the site clean.
15year
warranty
warranty
100% backed by Dulux
If anything goes wrong, we'll come back and fix it.
We have a 15 year warranty with Dulux, so if anything goes wrong, we'll come and fix it. We're the only company 100% backed by Dulux.
- 15 yearsDulux warranty on our work
- 100%backed by Dulux
- 20 yearspainting experience
- Freewritten quotes
Your painter
Glen oversees every job.
A friendly, professional painter with 20 years' experience, Glen oversees every Everlast job personally. He works closely with you to get the design right before any work begins.
How often should a deck be recoated?
Decks in full sun wear the fastest. Oils often need a refresh every year or two. Stains and deck paints last longer. A yearly clean helps any coating last.
Can you paint a deck that has been oiled before?
Often, yes, but the timber has to be cleaned and prepared properly first so the paint sticks. We'll check on site and tell you what's needed.
Can you do the house walls at the same time?
Yes. Many of our deck jobs include painting the walls, doors and trims around the deck so everything matches.
Is your work covered by a warranty?
We have a 15 year warranty with Dulux, so if anything goes wrong, we'll come and fix it. We're the only company 100% backed by Dulux.
From the blog
Helpful reading
More we do
Other services
Exterior repaints
Washdown, scraping, priming and premium paint systems made to handle sun, salt and rain
View service →
New builds and extensions
Bare timber and cladding primed and finished properly, with colours matched to your home.
View service →Interior painting
Walls, ceilings, trims and doors with tidy edges, low odour paints and floors and furniture covered
View service →Roof painting
We clean, treat rust and recoat iron roofs, spouting and fascias to protect them from salt air and sun
View service →Free quote
Let's make your place look brand new.
Tell us a bit about the job and we'll get back to you to book a time to come and see it. Or just give us a call.