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Best House Painters in Napier and Hastings

We assessed 16 house painters in Napier and Hastings and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume, and how recent the reviews are. How we rank →

Last updated: 15 Jul 2026

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Before you hire

Preparation is what separates a paint job that lasts five years from one that lasts fifteen. When comparing quotes, ask specifically what surface prep is included, how many coats they apply, and what paint brand and grade they use.

Top 5 House Painters in Napier and Hastings

The top 5 house painters in Napier and Hastings are Chameleon Painting, Paint My Space, ColourMix Painting, Peak Painting & Decorating, and Hues, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

  • 1

    Chameleon Painting HB Ltd

    ★ 5.0 44 reviews Top5 Score 149
    5★ 44

    Chameleon Painting HB Ltd adapts job timing around client constraints, including guest bookings at a working B&B and predicted rain windows. Shayne oversees jobs on-site personally and stays reachable by phone throughout, which owners of complex or occupied homes have pointed to as a deciding factor in rehiring.

    Reviews most often describe: Exterior and interior house painting with tight schedules

    • ✓ Furniture replaced and site left tidy
    • ✓ Adjusted schedule around homeowner needs
    • ✓ Owner on-site overseeing standard

    location_on 5 Wakefield Street, Onekawa, Napier

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  • 2

    Paint My Space – Hawke's Bay's Painting and Wallpaper Experts

    ★ 5.0 43 reviews Top5 Score 149
    5★ 43

    Paint My Space coordinates house painting projects from quote to completion with daily progress updates kept throughout the job. Edson and Stella are named repeatedly for pulling off technically demanding work, including tricky joinery and wonky walls on older homes.

    Reviews most often describe: Interior and exterior repaints on older or complex homes

    • ✓ Daily on-site progress updates
    • ✓ Short-notice bookings accommodated
    • ✓ Quotes turned around quickly
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  • 3

    ColourMix Painting

    ★ 5.0 41 reviews Top5 Score 148
    5★ 40 4★ 1

    ColourMix Painting takes on full exterior repaints, including historic homesteads, and delivers results that draw compliments from neighbours. Larry keeps clients updated on scheduling throughout the job, and crew members step in to maintain continuity when circumstances change.

    Reviews most often describe: Full exterior repaints on character and heritage homes

    • ✓ Whole house washed before painting
    • ✓ Yard and site left spotless daily
    • ✓ Scheduling updates throughout the job
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  • 4

    Peak Painting & Decorating

    ★ 5.0 20 reviews Top5 Score 139
    5★ 20

    Peak Painting & Decorating takes on both interior and exterior jobs and treats prep work as seriously as the finish coat, which shows in results that still look fresh 18 months later. Daniel coordinates around other trades on site and takes doors offsite to paint in batches, keeping the disruption to your home to a minimum.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting full interior and exterior transformations

    • ✓ Doors removed and returned in batches
    • ✓ Colour and style advice on site
    • ✓ Works to agreed start and finish dates

    location_on 18 Carrick Road, Twyford

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  • 5

    Hues - Hawke's Bay Painting, Wallpaper & Decorative Services

    ★ 4.9 17 reviews Top5 Score 135
    5★ 16 4★ 1

    Hues - Hawke's Bay Painting, Wallpaper & Decorative Services takes on challenging exterior work, including pebble-dash and multi-storey homes, with results that draw neighbour comments. Gavin returns for touch-ups after job completion without needing to be pushed, which is a practical indicator of how the team treats clients after the invoice is paid.

    Reviews most often describe: Residential painting across multi-level and complex homes

    • ✓ Returns for post-job touch-ups
    • ✓ Leaves site clean and tidy daily
    • ✓ Colour and finish advice included
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Before you hire a house painter in Napier and Hastings

Common themes, pricing patterns, and watch-outs drawn from customer reviews and independent research.

What does house painting typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more

Exterior painting on an average New Zealand home runs between $2,500 and $8,000, with larger or multi-storey homes pushing toward the top of that range. Interior work costs $1,500 to $5,000 for a full house, with individual rooms priced at $300 to $800. Reviews from the Napier-Hastings area suggest competitive pricing is available locally, with multiple painters praised for fair quotes. Always confirm whether GST is included, get at least three written quotes, and check that each quote covers prep, number of coats, paint grade, and scaffolding.

How do I know if a painter is doing proper surface preparation or cutting corners? expand_more

Prep work accounts for 30 to 50 percent of a painting job and is the single biggest factor in how long the finish lasts, covering washing, scraping, sanding, filling holes, and priming bare surfaces. If your home was built before 1980, ask your painter how they handle lead paint, since sanding or scraping it without containment is a health risk. Several Napier-Hastings reviewers specifically called out thorough prep as a highlight, and one noted an exceptional level of prep work including removal of minor rot before paint was applied. Ask for the preparation steps in writing before work starts, and if a painter skips the detail on prep in their quote, treat that as a red flag.

What paint system or number of coats does my house actually need? expand_more

A full exterior repaint in New Zealand requires three layers: primer to bond to the surface, an undercoat to build opacity, and one or two topcoats for colour and weather protection. If surfaces are sound and previously painted, some painters may skip the primer, but any bare timber, repaired areas, or weathered sections need priming regardless. Hawke's Bay's high UV exposure makes paint quality and coat count matter more than in cooler regions, so ask your painter to specify the product name and number of coats in writing rather than accepting a vague promise of a quality finish.

What are the warning signs of a house painter you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –One review in this market explicitly flagged untrained staff and a dirty job, which shows due diligence on who is actually doing the work matters.
  • –Painters who give verbal quotes only, with no written detail on prep steps, coats, or paint brand, leave you with no recourse if the finish fails early.
  • –A quote that is notably cheaper than others without explanation often means fewer coats, cheaper paint, or minimal prep.
  • –Painters who are slow to respond to questions before the job starts tend to be harder to reach when problems arise mid-project.
  • –No mention of protecting landscaping, furniture, or windows in the quote is a sign corners may be cut on site protection.
  • –Any painter unwilling to walk you through the job at completion for a quality check should be avoided.
What should you ask before hiring a house painter? expand_more
  • –Ask whether the quote is fixed-price or an estimate, and confirm GST is included so there are no surprises on the final invoice.
  • –Ask exactly what prep work is included: washing, sanding, filling, priming bare areas, and how lead paint is managed if the home predates 1980.
  • –Ask for the paint brand, product line, and number of coats, since a two-coat repaint over sound surfaces is very different from a full three-coat system.
  • –Ask how windows, landscaping, and any outdoor furniture will be protected during the job.
  • –Ask for a realistic start date and completion timeline, and confirm what happens if weather causes delays.
  • –Ask whether the painter offers any workmanship guarantee and how they handle touch-ups or issues spotted after the job is signed off.

More top house painters in Napier and Hastings

The next five highest-scoring house painters in Napier and Hastings. Worth considering if your first choices aren't available.

  • 6

    Painting & Paper

    ★ 5.0 12 reviews Top5 Score 132
    5★ 12

    Painting & Paper takes on both interior and exterior jobs for the same client, often returning for follow-up work across multiple visits. Jo actively helps clients with colour choices, which means you arrive at a finished result rather than just a painted wall.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting interior and exterior paint at fair rates

    • ✓ Colour advice included
    • ✓ Reasonable pricing noted by multiple clients
    • ✓ Interior and exterior in one relationship
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  • 7

    Eric Wiig Limited

    ★ 4.8 14 reviews Top5 Score 132
    5★ 11 4★ 3

    Eric Wiig Limited coordinates directly with tenants and property managers, taking the job off the owner's plate entirely. Carl, who leads client communication, sends updates before work begins and follows client instructions precisely throughout the job.

    Reviews most often describe: Landlords and property managers needing coordinated painting work

    • ✓ Liaises with tenants directly
    • ✓ Timely updates before work starts
    • ✓ Reasonably priced workmanship

    location_on 4/18 Thorn Place, Onekawa, Napier

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  • 8

    Luko Painting Ltd

    ★ 5.0 11 reviews Top5 Score 131
    5★ 11

    Luko Painting Ltd coordinates scaffolders, builders, and extra painters to keep exterior jobs on schedule, even in poor weather. Quotes arrive within days of site visits and include line items other painters leave out, so there are no surprises when work begins.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting thorough prep and multi-trade coordination

    • ✓ Quote includes items other painters omit
    • ✓ Extra crew added to meet deadlines
    • ✓ Walk-around quality check on completion

    location_on 37B Austin Street, Napier

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  • 9

    Paint Now Hawke's Bay

    ★ 4.8 17 reviews Top5 Score 131
    5★ 16 1★ 1

    Paint Now Hawke's Bay turns around exterior and interior house painting jobs at short notice without adding costs when schedules shift. Aki and the team move furniture, cover fittings, and keep clients informed throughout the job rather than leaving that to the homeowner.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners painting exteriors before sale

    • ✓ Furniture moved and protected on site
    • ✓ No hidden costs on final invoice
    • ✓ Short-notice bookings accommodated
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  • 10

    Paintmate - House Painters Hawke's Bay

    ★ 4.9 10 reviews Top5 Score 129
    5★ 9 4★ 1

    Paintmate - House Painters Hawke's Bay redoes sections without complaint when clients change their mind mid-job, including applying extra coats to get the result right. Pricing comes in noticeably below competing quotes while the prep work and detail painting draw specific praise from clients across both interior and exterior projects.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting interior and exterior repaints done carefully

    • ✓ Repaints sections when colours change
    • ✓ Quotes well below competitor prices
    • ✓ Strong prep before painting begins

    location_on Hastings Street, Napier South, Napier

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About this ranking

How are Napier and Hastings's top House Painters chosen? expand_more

We assess every House Painters business in Napier and Hastings against public ratings and review data using a consistent, published method. See how we rank for the full methodology. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-based and cannot be purchased. At the last update, scores in the top 5 ranged from 135 to 149 points.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Rankings are refreshed regularly. This list was last updated in 15 July 2026.

Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more

No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verified businesses may be able to update their listing details in future, but this will never affect ranking positions.

Why isn't my House Painters business listed? expand_more

We pull from local search results for each category and city. If you're missing, the most common reasons are an incorrect Google Business category or too few recent reviews. At the last update, the lowest-ranked business in the top 10 had 10 reviews. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.