Painters – Canterbury

The benefits of hiring professional painters

Painting seems simple, yet in Canterbury’s varied climate—salt-laden coastal air, frosty inland winters and strong summer UV—surface preparation and product choice make or break the finish. Professional painters understand local conditions, choose coatings that comply with the New Zealand Building Code and apply them so they last. A skilled crew delivers: better durability, an even colour tone, faster turnaround and minimal disruption to neighbouring trades.

Key factors when choosing painters in Canterbury

• Credentials – Look for membership with Master Painters New Zealand and up-to-date health & safety plans.
• Project portfolio – Ask to see jobs similar in scale and substrate (timber weatherboard, tilt-slab, steel, etc.).
• Detailed quoting – Reputable painters provide itemised labour, materials and scaffold costs so you can compare apples with apples.
• Product warranties – Some manufacturers extend paint warranties only when applied by approved contractors.
• Communication – Clear timelines and daily site reports keep your build on track.

Typical services offered

Most Canterbury painters offer both interior and exterior coatings, plaster repair, wallpaper removal, two-pot epoxy floors, roof spraying and specialist finishes such as lime-wash or fire-retardant systems. Many also handle commercial work for schools, retail fit-outs and seismic repairs.

Cost & timeframe guide

As a ballpark, expect to pay $25–$40 per square metre for interior repainting and $40–$60 per square metre for exterior work, inclusive of standard preparation and materials. Factors pushing costs higher include extensive sanding, lead-based paint removal, complex scaffolding or restricted site access. A three-bedroom repaint usually wraps up in 5–7 working days, weather permitting.

Preparing your project for painting

Good preparation saves money. Confirm other Building & Construction professionals have completed wet trades before painters arrive and ensure adequate lighting, power and ventilation. For exteriors, secure pets, trim foliage and arrange access to water for washing down.

Related trades you may also need

Painting often overlaps with other construction tasks. If your project scope expands, explore these Canterbury specialists on ArchiPro:

• commercial & specialist contractors
• electricians
• plumbers & gas fitters
• roofing contractors
• metal fabricators and welders
• plasterers & renderers
• insulation suppliers & installers
• waterproofers
• garage door professionals
• scaffolders and shrink wrap installers
• stonemasons
• bricklayers
• plasterboard & interior lining installers
• tilers
• building material suppliers
• building waste removal services
• cladding professionals
• construction equipment suppliers
• lift suppliers & contractors
• parking designers & installers
• solar power installers & suppliers
• staircase builders
• balustrade contractors
• windows & door professionals
• prefabricated building suppliers & installers
• demolition contractors
• excavating contractors
• joiners

With ArchiPro you can browse detailed profiles, message contractors directly and shortlist the painters who fit your style, budget and schedule. Start comparing professionals today and give your Canterbury project the perfect finish.