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Best House Painters on the North Shore

We assessed 20 house painters on the North Shore and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 listed below hold 511 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 4 August 2026. How we rank →

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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 on the North Shore

The 5 highest-scoring businesses from 20 analysed. Ranked on independent signals only. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

  • 1

    Smart House Painters Auckland

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    ★ 5.0 162 reviews +6 Top5 Score 177 +1
    5★ 157 4★ 5

    Smart House Painters takes on exterior repaints, weatherboard painting, and block wall waterproofing, with thorough prep work including crack filling, rust removal, and surface cleaning before a brush touches the wall. Jeff coordinates closely with clients from quote to completion, keeping them informed at each stage, and several reviewers noted the site was left clean and tidy at the end of every working day.

    Reviews most often describe: Exterior repaints on tired or weathered Auckland homes

    • ✓ Repairs cracks and damaged areas before applying any paint
    • ✓ Completes full exterior repaints in under two weeks including scaffolding
    • ✓ Protects furniture and surroundings so owners can stay in place

    location_on 5 The Knoll, Greenhithe, Auckland schedule Mon–Sun 9am–5pm

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    Baban Painters

    ★ 5.0 96 reviews +6 Top5 Score 163 +1
    5★ 96

    Baban Painters covers full interior repaints, exterior painting, and surface preparation work, quoting and starting within days when turnaround is tight. Ali spots hidden repair needs before painting begins and brings in help to sort them on the spot, so clients are not left to organise additional trades separately.

    Reviews most often describe: Interior and exterior repaints needing quick starts and colour advice

    • ✓ Spots repair issues before painting and flags them to the client
    • ✓ Quoted and started the following day on at least two jobs
    • ✓ Left sites clean and tidy throughout the duration of each job

    location_on 72A Spinella Drive, Bayview, Auckland

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  • 3

    Ka Pai Colors Ltd

    ★ 5.0 51 reviews Top5 Score 151
    5★ 51

    Ka Pai Colors takes on exterior house painting, window frame sanding and painting, and full residential repaints where surface preparation and a clean finish matter most. Jamie turns up on schedule, communicates through each stage, and leaves the home tidy, with multiple clients noting their property was treated with genuine care throughout.

    Reviews most often describe: Residential exterior and window painting with high-detail prep

    • ✓ Quotes promptly and starts work on the agreed schedule
    • ✓ Window frames and exterior surfaces sanded and prepped before painting
    • ✓ Clients report clean worksites and their home treated with respect

    location_on 350 Upper Harbour Drive, Greenhithe, Auckland

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  • 4

    Property Solutions NZ

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    ★ 5.0 39 reviews Top5 Score 150
    5★ 39

    Hire for full-house interior repaints where you want a single point of contact to manage the job from initial site visit through completion without chasing responses. Eric handles the assessment and quote personally, then briefs the painting crew in person before work starts, which reduces miscommunication on larger jobs.

    Reviews most often describe: Interior repaints and multi-room renovation projects with tight deadlines

    • ✓ Site visit and detailed quote before work starts
    • ✓ Photos provided mid-job and on completion
    • ✓ Completes multi-room jobs ahead of schedule

    location_on 100a Sartors Avenue, Browns Bay, Auckland

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  • 5

    The House Painters

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    ★ 4.9 27 reviews +1 Top5 Score 144
    5★ 25 4★ 1 3★ 1

    Hire them if your job involves extensive prep work or juggling multiple trades, since they excel at planning and managing complex projects from the start. Their approach to on-site coordination with other contractors sets them apart from straightforward painting jobs.

    Reviews most often describe: Full house redecorations and multi-trade renovation coordination

    • ✓ Extensive prep work before painting starts
    • ✓ Manages multi-trade projects collaboratively
    • ✓ Handles interior and exterior villa work
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Before you hire a house painter on the North Shore

Drawn from 88 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.

What does house painting typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more

Exterior painting on an average NZ home runs $2,500 to $8,000, rising with storeys, surface damage, or scaffolding needs. Interior full-house repaints sit between $1,500 and $5,000, with individual rooms costing $300 to $800. Always confirm whether quotes include GST, specify the number of coats, and cover prep work before comparing prices.

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

Proper prep covers washing, scraping loose paint, sanding, filling cracks, and priming bare surfaces, and it should take up roughly a third to half the total job time. Ask for the prep steps listed in writing before work starts, not just a verbal assurance. Reviewers who praised results almost all mentioned thorough surface preparation and daily tidying, which are visible signals that a team is working to a real standard rather than rushing to the paint stage. Homes built before 1980 likely contain lead paint, so ask specifically how the painter manages dust and debris from sanding or scraping.

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

A full exterior repaint requires primer on any bare or repaired surfaces, an undercoat, and at least two topcoats for lasting protection, especially in coastal or high-UV areas like greater Auckland. If the existing paint is sound and well-adhered, a two-coat repaint may be sufficient, but ask the painter to justify that call in writing before accepting the quote. One reviewer noted a painter added extra coats until the finish met his own standard, which is the kind of commitment worth asking about upfront when evaluating quotes.

What are the warning signs of a house painter you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –A quote that arrives late or not at all after a site visit signals unreliable follow-through, as one reviewer experienced before signing with a different painter.
  • –Pricing that comes in significantly higher than multiple other professional estimates without a clear explanation of what extra work justifies the gap.
  • –No written detail on prep steps, coat numbers, or paint brand in the quote means you cannot hold the painter to a standard.
  • –Willingness to skip primer on bare or repaired timber to save time is a common shortcut that leads to early paint failure in NZ conditions.
  • –A painter who cannot give a realistic start date or timeline may be overcommitted, which risks a job that drags on or is left incomplete.
  • –Absence of any trade association membership, such as Master Painters NZ or PDANZ, removes a basic accountability check given painters require no government licence to operate.
What should you ask before hiring a house painter? expand_more
  • –Ask whether the quote is fixed-price or estimate-based, and confirm it includes GST.
  • –Request a written breakdown of every prep step: washing, sanding, filling, priming, and how bare or repaired areas will be treated.
  • –Confirm the paint brand, product grade, and exact number of coats included, as budget paint and premium paint differ significantly in durability.
  • –Ask how windows, landscaping, and outdoor furniture will be protected during the job.
  • –Get a realistic start date and expected duration in writing, including how weather delays will be handled.
  • –Ask whether they guarantee their work and, if so, what the process is if you spot issues after the job is finished.

House Painters ranked 6 to 10 on the North Shore

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

  • 6

    North Shore Painting

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    ★ 4.9 28 reviews -1 Top5 Score 143 -1
    5★ 27 2★ 1

    Hire them for exterior painting jobs where underlying issues (plaster, weatherboards, cladding) need identifying and fixing alongside the paint work. Darren flags hidden defects upfront rather than discovering them mid-job, which streamlines decision-making, but quote turnaround can slip and pricing runs higher than some competitors.

    Reviews most often describe: Multi-trade exterior renovations with scaffolding and prep work

    • ✓ Identifies plaster and cladding issues before quoting
    • ✓ Coordinates scaffolding for multiple tradesmen on one site
    • ✓ Interior and exterior finishes both executed to same standard

    location_on 20 Gulf View Road, Murrays Bay, Auckland

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  • 7

    Premier Paint Works

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    ★ 4.8 30 reviews +2 Top5 Score 143 -2
    5★ 28 4★ 1 1★ 1

    Hire them when you need fast turnaround on damage repairs or colour-matched touch-ups without waiting weeks. They handle complex coordination like fitted windows requiring test-fitting and paint work without scope creep or delays.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent paint repairs and pre-sale house preparation

    • ✓ Organises colour matching and prep quickly
    • ✓ Coordinates jobs involving other trades on time
    • ✓ Cleans up garden after exterior painting

    location_on 1/49 Dominion Street, Takapuna, Auckland

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  • 8

    Blue Sky Painter

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    ★ 4.8 30 reviews Top5 Score 141
    5★ 28 4★ 1 1★ 1

    Hire them if your house needs stripping and preparation as much as painting, especially for weathered exteriors or specialty timbers that demand careful handling. Sam responds to quote requests within hours and will re-do mismatched sections without fuss if another painter's work falls short.

    Reviews most often describe: Long-overdue exterior repaints needing extensive prep work

    • ✓ Strips and preps weatherboards to bare wood
    • ✓ Quotes and starts work within same day
    • ✓ Fixes and repaints previous painter's mistakes

    location_on Address 4, 35 Highgrove Lane, Glenfield, Auckland

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  • 9

    Abbey Road Painters

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    ★ 4.8 24 reviews +1 Top5 Score 141
    5★ 23 1★ 1

    Hire them if you want painting work delivered without delays and without overpaying for the service. They respond quickly to enquiries and balance quality output with fair pricing.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting responsive painters with good value

    • ✓ Responds promptly to quotes
    • ✓ Good value for the work
    • ✓ Quality-focused output

    location_on 8a Campbell Road, Takapuna, Auckland

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  • 10

    Brushlory

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    ★ 4.9 24 reviews Top5 Score 140
    5★ 22 4★ 2

    Hire them for villa and weatherboard work where surface prep directly affects the finish, as they invest time filling gaps and managing underlying wall issues before painting. Maxwell inspects completed work as thoroughly as the client would, catching imperfections others might miss.

    Reviews most often describe: Older homes needing detailed prep and exterior repainting

    • ✓ Fills gaps and repairs wall cracks before painting
    • ✓ Owner reviews every finished area during final inspection
    • ✓ Adapts crew size and weekend work to meet deadlines

    location_on 2/11A Agincourt Street, Glenfield, Auckland

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About this ranking

How are the top house painters on the North Shore chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for house painters on the North Shore. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. See how we rank for the full method.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about once a month. This page was last checked on 4 August 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. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.

Why isn't my business listed? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for house painters on the North Shore. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 24. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.