Best House Painters in Wellington
We assessed 17 house painters in Wellington and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 479 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 23 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Whether you need the interior repainted, the exterior recoated, or a painter and decorator for the whole house, 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 Wellington
The top 5 house painters in Wellington are #1 ZR Decorating, #2 VH Painting, #3 Kiwi House Decorators, #4 Painting and Curtains, and #5 4 Seasons Painting, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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ZR Decorating services
★ 5.0 97 reviews +4 Top5 Score 1645★ 97ZR Decorating handles interior painting, exterior painting, and colour matching work, including complex multi-tone stain jobs on reclad homes. Zack visits beforehand to understand requirements, keeps clients informed throughout, and the team treats the home as a living space rather than a work site, relocating furniture and artwork with care.
location_on 15 Konini Road, Hataitai, Wellington
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VH Painting Services Ltd
★ 4.9 86 reviews +2 Top5 Score 1595★ 81 4★ 4 1★ 1VH Painting takes on full exterior repaints, weatherboard repair, and bungalow or villa restoration work where prep is as important as the finish coat. Ben strips back to bare timber, fills and sands before undercoating, and coordinates scaffolding and other trades directly so the client does not have to manage those moving parts.
location_on 34 Henry Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington
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Kiwi House Decorators Limited
verifiedVerified★ 5.0 41 reviews +2 Top5 Score 158 +15★ 41Kiwi House Decorators deploys large teams across interior and exterior painting, including roofs, porches, and multi-storey homes, finishing jobs at a pace a sole operator simply cannot match. Hoan checks each component personally and will strip back and redo any section where the finish falls short of what was agreed.
location_on 34 McLintock Street, Johnsonville, Wellington schedule Mon–Sat 8am–5pm · Sun Closed
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Painting and Curtains
★ 5.0 48 reviews Top5 Score 1545★ 47 4★ 1Painting and Curtains covers interior painting, exterior painting, staining, and exterior floorboards, with Kyle taking on complicated multi-surface briefs that grow mid-job without complaint. He visits, photographs, and circles specific areas in quotes so clients in other cities can approve work confidently before a brush touches the wall.
location_on 4 Tainui Terrace, Tawa, Wellington
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4 Seasons Painting
★ 5.0 38 reviews -1 Top5 Score 151 -15★ 384 Seasons Painting coordinates interior and exterior repaints, villa and Victorian home restorations, and renovation colour work where tricky finish lines demand close attention. John manages scaffolding, builder repairs, and colour sign-off directly with clients before first coats go down, giving homeowners who are away or time-pressured a clear point of contact throughout.
location_on 43 Westhaven Drive, Tawa, Wellington
Before you hire a house painter in Wellington
Drawn from 200 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, rising significantly when full paint stripping, scaffolding, or timber repairs are needed. Interior work costs $1,500 to $5,000 for a full house, with individual rooms landing between $300 and $800.
Wellington reviewers praised painters who delivered competitive pricing, and several noted that quotes came in well below other estimates without sacrificing quality. Painters in New Zealand are not government licensed, so checking for membership with the Painting and Decorating Association of New Zealand (PDANZ) is a practical step to verify professional standing before you commit.
How do I know if a painter is doing proper surface preparation or cutting corners? expand_more
Preparation work should account for around 30 to 50 percent of the total job time, covering washing, scraping, sanding, crack filling, and priming bare or repaired surfaces before a drop of topcoat goes on. Wellington reviewers repeatedly flagged thorough prep as the mark of a quality operator, with several noting that painters stripped weatherboards back to bare timber and filled every defect before undercoating.
If your home was built before 1980, ask the painter directly how they handle lead paint, since sanding or scraping without containment measures puts your household at risk and is a red flag if they dismiss the question. Members of the Master Painters New Zealand association follow an industry code of practice that covers preparation standards, so asking whether a painter adheres to those standards is a reasonable benchmark to apply.
What 5,726 NZ painter reviews say about preparation, and what they leave out
What paint system or number of coats does my house actually need? expand_more
A full exterior paint system requires three layers: a primer bonded to bare timber, an undercoat to build opacity, and at least one topcoat for weather protection, and skipping any of these layers shortens the life of the job. A straight repaint over sound existing paint may allow you to skip the primer stage, but any repaired or stripped areas still need primer applied before the topcoat system goes on. Premium paint products from suppliers like Resene cost more upfront but deliver better UV and moisture resistance in Wellington's variable climate, and several reviewers specifically called out product knowledge as a reason they trusted their painter's recommendations.
What are the warning signs of a house painter you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Missed quote appointments or unreturned calls before the job even starts are a strong signal of how they will communicate once your deposit is paid.
- –Verbal-only quotes with no written breakdown of prep steps, coats, and paint products give you no recourse if the finish falls short.
- –A quote that makes no mention of scaffolding costs for a multi-storey home suggests the painter is either underquoting or planning to skip safe access.
- –Aggressive or dismissive behaviour when a client raises a concern, including after a negative review is posted, points to a contractor who will not handle disputes professionally.
- –No discussion of lead paint precautions on a pre-1980 home indicates the painter is either uninformed or indifferent to health and safety obligations.
- –A reluctance to provide references from recent comparable jobs is a clear reason to keep looking.
What should you ask before hiring a house painter? expand_more
- –Ask whether the quote is fixed-price or an estimate, and confirm that GST is included, since 15 percent on top of an ex-GST figure can shift your budget significantly.
- –Ask for a written breakdown of every preparation step, including whether surfaces will be washed, sanded, filled, and primed, so you can compare quotes on a like-for-like basis.
- –Ask which paint brand and product system will be used, how many coats are included, and whether the same system applies to repaired areas and bare timber.
- –Ask how windows, landscaping, furniture, and flooring will be protected during the job, and check that the answer is specific rather than vague.
- –Ask for a realistic start date and completion timeline, and confirm how weather delays will be communicated and managed.
- –Ask whether they offer a warranty on the finished work and what the process is if you spot defects after the job is signed off.
Also recommended house painters in Wellington
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Refresh Painters
★ 5.0 36 reviews Top5 Score 151 +15★ 35 4★ 1Refresh Painters coordinates exterior repaints, interior painting, fence painting, and door staining, including scaffolding and unexpected repair work on monolithic and STO-clad homes. Tyler advises on suitable paint systems and product choices before work begins, then keeps clients updated through weather delays and scope changes without pushing extra costs onto them.
location_on 181B McLintock Street North, Johnsonville, Wellington
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Viet Duc Painting and Plastering Ltd
↑ 1★ 5.0 37 reviews +3 Top5 Score 149 +15★ 36 4★ 1Viet Duc Painting and Plastering covers full exterior repaints, interior painting, roof recoating, and lead-based paint stripping, with Duc coordinating each job personally from quote through to final coat. Crew sizes scale to the scope, sometimes eight painters on site at once, and the team flags rotten or damaged timber during prep so owners can arrange repairs before painting begins.
location_on 74 Oriel Avenue, Tawa, Wellington
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Complete Homes Painting Ltd
↓ 1★ 5.0 38 reviews Top5 Score 1495★ 38Complete Homes Painting brings a full crew to interior repaints, exterior repaints, deck and fence painting, and multi-storey renovation work, moving at a pace that keeps disruption short. Steven and Cindy field queries and scope changes directly throughout the job, and reviewers on complex exterior renovations specifically note the team stayed on schedule despite weather delays.
location_on 3 Winsley Terrace, Churton Park, Wellington
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Wellington Decorators
★ 5.0 27 reviews Top5 Score 1475★ 27Wellington Decorators gets exterior repaints and full house painting jobs done to a sharp finish, with transparent, itemised quotes and a consultation process that includes referrals to paint advisors where useful. Khai coordinates the team personally, keeps clients updated through each stage, and multiple homeowners managing the project remotely found communication seamless from first contact through to final walkthrough.
location_on 1 Comber Place, Johnsonville, Wellington
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GLG Painting and Decorating Ltd.| Wellington Home Decor
↓ 1★ 5.0 31 reviews Top5 Score 1475★ 31GLG Painting and Decorating covers full interior repaints, exterior painting including weatherboard homes and window frames, and tricky spaces like high stairwells and multi-storey elevations. Endr keeps clients informed at every stage, a detail multiple reviewers flagged as standing out from tradespeople generally, and the team leaves each space clean and tidy on completion.
location_on 23 Delaney Drive, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt
About this ranking
What the 10 house painters listed above hold, at the 23 September 2026 check.
We first assessed house painters in Wellington in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. ZR Decorating has held first place at every check, and VH Painting and Painting and Curtains have been in the top 5 alongside it throughout. Across the 14 locations we assess house painters in, the 137 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 0.9% of their total.
What has changed since March 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
Wellington Decorators returned to the list at #9.
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. Kiwi House Decorators entered the top 5, up from #6. Complete Homes Painting left the top 5, down to #7.
- Jun 2026
- Apr 2026
Scoring method updated. 4 Seasons Painting entered the top 5, up from #6.
- Mar 2026
First check. ZR Decorating #1.
How are the top house painters in Wellington chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for house painters in Wellington. 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, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or 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 Wellington. 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. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.