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Best House Painters in South Auckland

We assessed 13 house painters in South Auckland 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 486 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 8 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 in South Auckland

The top 5 house painters in South Auckland are Nice Painting, Go 1 Day Painting, Onyx Painters, MKP Painting, and New Look Painting, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

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    Nice Painting Company Ltd

    ★ 5.0 174 reviews +2 Top5 Score 167
    5★ 172 4★ 1 1★ 1

    Nice Painting takes on interior and exterior house painting, including weatherboards, villas, and pre-sale properties, and turns jobs around within tight timeframes without cutting corners on prep. When a paint problem came up after hours, they had three crew members on site the next morning at 8am to repaint a large section of interior, which says a lot about how they back their work.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting responsive, relationship-based painting crews

    • ✓ Arrives and completes work within the agreed timeframe and price
    • ✓ Steven helps clients with colour selection and paint advice on-site
    • ✓ Crew are tidy with prep work and answer client questions throughout

    location_on 23 Korere Terrace, Stonefields, Auckland

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  • 2

    Go 1 Day Painting

    ★ 4.7 108 reviews +1 Top5 Score 159 -2
    5★ 94 4★ 7 2★ 1 1★ 6

    Go 1 Day Painting gets exterior and interior house painting done fast, with one crew completing a 200-square-metre exterior in two days and a full interior repaint across ceilings, walls, trim and doors in under a week. Devin personally signs off on completed work, and the team patches and prepares surfaces rather than painting over problems.

    Reviews most often describe: Larger exterior and interior jobs needing fast turnaround

    • ✓ Quotes provided quickly after initial job discussion with Devin
    • ✓ Completes full interior repaints including ceilings, trim and all doors
    • ✓ Jobs finished ahead of schedule across multiple reviewed projects

    location_on 49B Main Highway, Ellerslie, Auckland

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  • 3

    Onyx Painters.

    ★ 5.0 75 reviews +4 Top5 Score 159 +3
    5★ 74 3★ 1

    Onyx Painters covers interior and exterior house painting across weatherboards, window frames, decks, and bathrooms, with Jeremy actively guiding clients through colour selection rather than leaving that to chance. When a bathroom repaint was damaged by a shower used too early, they sent a painter the following morning on a day off to fix it at no charge.

    Reviews most often describe: Detail-focused jobs where colour advice matters

    • ✓ Charges cost price for paint rather than marking it up
    • ✓ Returns after job completion to cover areas of additional builder work
    • ✓ Jeremy guides colour selection during quoting, not just on the day

    location_on Ti Rakau Drive, Pakuranga, Auckland

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  • 4

    MKP Painting LTD - Painter Auckland - House Painter Auckland Commercial painting

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    ★ 5.0 21 reviews -1 Top5 Score 144 +3
    5★ 21

    MKP Painting covers interior and exterior house painting, including full room repaints, kitchen and lounge ceilings, and whole-house plaster and roof jobs, completing work to the agreed scope and budget. Mohit brings ideas to colour and finish decisions rather than waiting to be told exactly what to do, and the crew leaves sites clean and tidy at the end of each day.

    Reviews most often describe: Interior and exterior repaints where budget certainty matters

    • ✓ Completes jobs on time and within the agreed budget
    • ✓ Site left clean and tidy throughout the job duration
    • ✓ Prompt responses to queries and issues during the job

    location_on 51b Everglade Drive, Goodwood Heights, Manukau

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  • 5

    New Look Painting Ltd

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    ★ 5.0 27 reviews Top5 Score 143
    5★ 27

    New Look Painting suits both interior repaints and exterior house painting, with Jhonathan and his crew known for putting in serious prep work before a brush touches the wall, including coordinating builders to fix rot and damaged areas. They've worked around clients with disabilities, matched specific paint shades, and scheduled weekend days to fit tight production calendars.

    Reviews most often describe: Tricky or complex repaints needing thorough prep work

    • ✓ Coordinates builders to fix rot and damage before painting begins
    • ✓ Crew works weekends and long days to fit client schedules
    • ✓ Thorough prep work noted across multiple interior and exterior jobs

    location_on 5 Gallipoli Place, Flat Bush, Auckland

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Before you hire a house painter in South Auckland

Drawn from 152 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 New Zealand home runs between $2,500 and $8,000, with the wide range driven by house size, surface condition, storey count, and paint quality. Interior work falls between $1,500 and $5,000 for a full house, with per-room rates sitting around $300 to $800. Quotes should be compared on a like-for-like basis, covering preparation, number of coats, paint grade, and scaffolding, and you should confirm whether GST is included, as that adds 15 percent to any figure quoted exclusive of tax. Painters in New Zealand require no government licence to operate, so checking for membership with the Painting and Decorating Association of New Zealand (PDANZ) or the Master Painters New Zealand association is the most practical way to verify professional standing.

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

Preparation accounts for 30 to 50 percent of a painting project's time and cost, covering washing, scraping, sanding, filling, and priming, and cutting corners here is the most common cause of early paint failure in New Zealand's high-UV, high-humidity climate. Ask for the preparation steps in writing before work starts, so you have a reference point if the finish deteriorates prematurely. Reviewers who praised preparation specifically mentioned painters who sanded carefully, took time rather than rushing, and returned to fix issues without being asked, while the one negative review in this set involved painting carried out on extremely hot days with visible patchy results and subsequent bubbling, a clear signal that conditions and prep were not managed properly. If you live in a home built before 1980, also ask how the painter will handle lead paint during sanding and scraping, as containment of dust and debris is required to protect your household and the surrounding environment.

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

A full exterior paint system runs three layers: primer to bond to bare surface, undercoat to build opacity, and one or two topcoats for colour and weather protection, while a repaint over sound existing paint may only need a quality topcoat if preparation is thorough. Coastal and high-UV locations in New Zealand demand paint products rated for moisture and UV exposure, so ask your painter to specify the product by brand and grade, not just colour, since premium paints outperform budget options in longevity and are worth the extra cost on exteriors. One painter in the reviews was specifically noted for charging cost price on paint rather than marking it up, which is worth asking about, as paint selection and margin practices vary between operators.

What are the warning signs of a house painter you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –A painter who gives only a verbal quote with no written breakdown of preparation steps, coats, and materials is leaving you with no basis for a dispute if the job falls short.
  • –Painting in extreme heat without adjusting the schedule is a documented cause of bubbling and adhesion failure, as one review in this set described firsthand.
  • –Working at height without harnesses or scaffolding is a safety breach that puts workers at risk and can leave you with liability exposure as the property owner.
  • –Blame-shifting when finish quality fails, such as attributing bubbling paint to the product rather than application conditions, is a sign the contractor will not take responsibility for defects.
  • –Subcontracting the job to an unknown operator without telling you is a red flag, especially if the person quoted you and someone else turns up to do the work.
  • –A painter who does not come back promptly to rectify defects, or who needs multiple additional coats to achieve an acceptable result, is signalling that quality control is not built into their process.
What should you ask before hiring a house painter? expand_more
  • –Ask whether the quote is fixed-price or an estimate, and confirm it includes GST, as a 15 percent difference can be a significant surprise at invoice time.
  • –Ask for a written list of every preparation step included: washing, scraping, sanding, hole filling, and priming of bare areas, so you can hold them to it.
  • –Ask which paint brand and product grade they intend to use, how many coats are included, and whether they will show you the specification sheet.
  • –Ask how they will protect windows, landscaping, furniture, and hard surfaces from overspray or drips, particularly if spray application is involved.
  • –Ask for a realistic start and completion date in writing, and clarify what happens if the job runs over due to weather or other delays.
  • –Ask whether their work is guaranteed and, if so, what the process is for returning to fix defects, since several painters in positive reviews were praised specifically for coming back promptly and at no charge to address issues.

House Painters ranked 6 to 10 in South Auckland

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

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    THT Auckland Painting Ltd

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    ★ 5.0 24 reviews Top5 Score 142
    5★ 24

    THT Auckland Painting covers interior bedroom repaints, exterior full-house painting, and detailed work on timber window sashes and frames, with Tu identifying underlying problems like rust, rot, and mould that clients had not spotted. He explains his preparation process before starting, consults on paint product choices, and has been trusted with house keys by repeat clients who book him without hesitation for follow-up work.

    Reviews most often describe: Clients wanting a meticulous single operator who advises

    • ✓ Spots hidden problems and advises on fixes before painting begins
    • ✓ Explains preparation process and paint product choices to clients upfront
    • ✓ Final price matches quoted amount with no unexpected additions

    location_on Armadale Road, Remuera, Auckland

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  • 7

    Profile Painters

    ★ 4.9 18 reviews Top5 Score 138 +1
    5★ 17 4★ 1

    Profile Painters covers interior and exterior house painting, including high-stud interiors, rental property remedials, and heritage bungalow window frames and surrounds. Quotes are thorough and budget conversations happen throughout the job, so clients can scale scope up or back without ending up with an unexpected bill at the end.

    Reviews most often describe: Clients wanting ongoing relationships with a family-run team

    • ✓ Talks through budget changes during the job to avoid surprises
    • ✓ Completed interior and exterior jobs on time and to quoted price
    • ✓ Checks in with clients at each stage to confirm they are happy

    location_on 205 Great South Road, Greenlane, Auckland

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  • 8

    PT Property Service

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    ★ 5.0 16 reviews +5 Top5 Score 138 +6
    5★ 16

    PT Property Service takes on exterior painting, interior repaints, plastering and painting combined, fence painting, and deck staining, completing jobs quickly with small teams while still going back to fix any snags. Paul communicates proactively when weather causes delays, uses top-quality paints, and prices work fairly relative to the standard delivered.

    Reviews most often describe: Full exterior and interior jobs needing a fast, tidy crew

    • ✓ Returns to site to fix snags after the job is signed off
    • ✓ Communicates promptly when weather or scheduling causes a delay
    • ✓ Completes exterior and interior jobs faster than clients expected

    location_on 2 Castlederg Drive, Flat Bush, Auckland

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    AZ HOUSE PAINTING LTD

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    ★ 5.0 13 reviews Top5 Score 136 +2
    5★ 13

    AZ House Painting coordinates exterior repaints on weatherboard bungalows, interior hallways and bathrooms, and complex multi-level jobs where prep work and trade sequencing matter. Adam works directly with scaffolders and other trades to keep jobs moving, sticks to quoted prices, and the crew leaves sites clean and tidy throughout rather than only at the end.

    Reviews most often describe: Older homes and exteriors needing thorough, organised crews

    • ✓ Completes thorough prep on peeling and weathered exterior surfaces
    • ✓ Quoted price held without variations added at job end
    • ✓ Coordinates directly with scaffolders and spouting installers on site

    location_on 5 Armadale Road, Remuera, Auckland

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  • 10

    The Spraypainters

    ★ 5.0 10 reviews Top5 Score 131
    5★ 10

    The Spraypainters picks up doors and cabinet fronts, recoats them off-site, and returns them ready to rehang, covering internal doors, kitchen cabinetry, and bathroom vanity and drawer fronts. Paul fixes faulty hinges and catches as part of the job, and where panels cannot be removed he sprays carefully on-site to match the same standard.

    Reviews most often describe: Cabinet and door repaints where spray finish quality matters

    • ✓ Collects doors and cabinet fronts and returns them fully finished
    • ✓ Painted internal doors for multiple clients at a competitive price
    • ✓ On-site spraying used where panels cannot be safely removed

    location_on 6/66 Hobill Avenue, Wiri, Auckland

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About this ranking

How are the top house painters in South Auckland chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for house painters in South Auckland. 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 8 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 in South Auckland. 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 10. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.