What a painter can help with
- Interior walls and ceilings
- Exterior house painting
- Roof painting
- Fences and decks
- Prep and repairs before painting
Not on the list? Describe the job anyway and we'll tell you if we can help.
What we check
Before we book a painter, we check they hold insurance for the work.
What painting costs in NZ
Published NZ prices, so you know roughly what to expect. Every job is different, so your painter quotes after looking at it. We check that quote against figures like these.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Exterior, whole houseFor a 150m2 single storey 3 bedroom home: $7,000 to $15,500, most $9,000 to $13,500. GST not stated. | $6,000 to $20,000Superior Renovations, 2026 |
| Interior, standard 3 bedroom homeGST not stated. | $5,000 to $15,000Superior Renovations, 2026 |
| Single bedroom, about 12m2GST not stated. | $800 to $2,000Superior Renovations, 2026 |
| Painting, general rate per m2GST not stated. | $15 to $30 per m2Airtasker NZ, 2026 |
Before you say yes
Good questions to ask your painter, and the warning signs to walk away from.
Questions to ask
- What prep is in the price: washing, scraping, sanding, filling, priming?
- What brand and type of paint will you use, and how many coats?
- Is scaffolding or access gear included?
- Is the price fixed, and how are any extras agreed before you do them?
- How long is the workmanship guarantee, and is it in writing?
Red flags
- A quote that doesn't mention prep or the number of coats.
- A price well below every other quote.
- They won't say which paint they are using, or want to supply their own unlabelled tins.
- They ask for a big deposit before any work or materials are ordered.
- For work of $30,000 or more including GST, they won't give you a written contract.
How it works
- Tell us the jobType what needs doing and where. That is all we need to start.
- We call you and checkWhere the trade needs a licence, we check the public register first.
- One local tradie, bookedThey look at the job and give you their own quote.
- A fair priceWe check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ.
Painting questions
Is it free to find a painter with GoodTradie?
Yes. You pay nothing to us. We're paid by the pros we match you with, and you pay the tradie for the job as normal.
What do you check before booking a painter?
We check they hold insurance for the work. You can also look up their business on the Companies Office register.
Will I get several painting quotes?
No. We book one checked local painter. They look at the job and give you their own quote.
How do I know the price is fair?
We check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ, using published cost guides. You decide whether to go ahead.
How much does painting cost in NZ?
Exterior, whole house: $6,000 to $20,000 (Superior Renovations, 2026). Interior, standard 3 bedroom home: $5,000 to $15,000 (Superior Renovations, 2026). Single bedroom, about 12m2: $800 to $2,000 (Superior Renovations, 2026). Painting, general rate per m2: $15 to $30 per m2 (Airtasker NZ, 2026). Your painter quotes after looking at the job.
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