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
Interior painting in Northland
Fresh walls and ceilings make a house feel new. We paint inside homes with tidy edges, careful prep and everything covered, so you can keep living there while we work.
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The short answer
Want your rooms repainted? Everlast Painting paints walls, ceilings, trims, doors and kitchens inside Northland homes. We fill and sand the walls, cover your floors and furniture, and use low odour paints where we can, so most people stay home while we work.
What's included
- Covering floors and furniture and moving what we can
- Filling holes and cracks, sanding and spot priming
- Walls and ceilings
- Skirting boards, architraves, windows and doors
- Kitchens and bathrooms with the right moisture resistant paints
- Treating mould on ceilings before painting
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What changes the price
- Number and size of rooms, and whether ceilings and trims are included.
- Wall condition. Lots of holes, cracks or old wallpaper glue means more prep.
- Colour changes. Going from dark to light usually needs an extra coat.
- Furniture. Empty rooms are quicker than full ones.
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How we work inside your home
We work room by room so you're never without the whole house. Floors are covered, furniture is moved to the middle of the room and wrapped, and we clean up at the end of each day.
Northland's damp air can mean mould on bathroom and bedroom ceilings, especially in older homes. We kill and clean it before painting, and use bathroom and kitchen paints designed to resist it coming back.
Recent Everlast exterior work. Interior and roof photos coming soon.
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How long it takes
A single bedroom can often be done in a day or two. A whole house takes longer, depending on the number of rooms and the amount of prep. You'll get a timeframe with your quote.
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Choosing colours
Not sure what colour to go with? We can bring colour cards and talk you through what works in your light. Northland homes often get bright, strong light, which can make some colours look very different from the card.
Want a price for your place?Glen will come out and give you a free written quote.
Get a free quote →“Glen and the team did an awesome job on restoring our windows while being at a very fair price. His attention to detail was perfect, we would recommend the Everlast team for your painting needs :)”
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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.
Do I need to move out while you paint inside?
Usually not. We work room by room, cover floors and furniture, and use low odour paints where we can, so most families stay home while we work.
Do you paint ceilings?
Yes. Ceilings, walls, trims and doors can all be included. Ceilings with mould are cleaned and treated first.
Can you help me choose colours?
Yes. We can bring colour cards and help you pick colours that suit your room and your light.
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.
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Other services
Exterior repaints
Washdown, scraping, priming and premium paint systems made to handle sun, salt and rain
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Decks and outdoor areas
We clean, sand and coat tired grey decks, steps and pergolas so they look great and last
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New builds and extensions
Bare timber and cladding primed and finished properly, with colours matched to your home.
View service →Roof painting
We clean, treat rust and recoat iron roofs, spouting and fascias to protect them from salt air and sun
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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.