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Painters Northland

Find skilled painters in Northland ready to transform homes, offices and public spaces. ArchiPro connects you with vetted house painters, commercial painting contractors and specialist coating experts across Whangārei, Kerikeri, Dargaville and beyond. Explore portfolios, compare quotes and hire with confidence.

Your guide to hiring painters in Northland

Whether you’re refreshing a weatherboard villa in Waipū or finishing a new commercial build in Whangārei, choosing the right Northland painter directly affects durability, appearance and long-term maintenance costs. The tips below will help you hire with confidence.

1. Define your project scope

  • Interior repaint: Walls, ceilings, trim and cabinetry may require different primers and sheen levels.
  • Exterior repaint: Northland’s high UV and coastal salt demand premium UV-resistant and mould-inhibiting coatings.
  • Special finishes: Epoxy floors, roof coatings, intumescent fire paints and heritage colour matching need specialist skills.

2. Verify credentials and compliance

Ask for proof of public liability insurance, Site Safe cards and references. Membership of Master Painters NZ signals adherence to industry best practice.

3. Compare detailed quotes

Quality painters provide itemised quotes covering surface prep, materials, access equipment, waste disposal and GST. Cheap lump-sum prices often skip the labour-intensive sanding and gap-filling stages that determine finish quality.

4. Understand the cost range

  • Interior walls & ceilings: $18–$28 m² including materials.
  • Exterior weatherboards: $35–$55 m² (scaffolding extra).
  • Roof recoating: $25–$40 m² depending on rust treatment.

Expect regional variations: remote sites north of Kaitaia incur higher travel and accommodation costs, while large urban projects may benefit from economies of scale.

Typical painting timeline

  1. Site visit & colour consult – 1–2 hours.
  2. Quote approval & scheduling – 1 week.
  3. Surface preparation – 40–60% of total labour time.
  4. Priming & topcoats – 2–5 days, weather dependent.
  5. Final walkthrough – ensure touch-ups before sign-off.

Keep other trades in sync

Painting is often the last visible trade, so coordination is crucial. Communicate with your electrician and plumber to avoid recently painted surfaces being opened up.

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