A full house repaint in New Zealand costs $5,000–$25,000. Interior-only runs $4,000–$12,000, exterior-only $4,500–$15,000. Most 3-bedroom homeowners spend $8,000–$16,000 for a complete repaint. Prep scope, house size, storeys, and surface condition are the biggest price drivers. NZ painter pricing data - updated 11 July 2026.
Page last reviewed: 12 July 2026
| House Size | Interior Only | Exterior Only | Full Repaint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $3,000–$5,500 | $3,500–$7,000 | $5,500–$10,000 |
| 3-bedroom | $4,000–$7,000 | $4,500–$10,000 | $8,000–$15,000 |
| 4-bedroom | $6,000–$10,000 | $6,000–$14,000 | $11,000–$22,000 |
| 5-bedroom | $8,000–$14,000 | $8,000–$18,000 | $15,000–$28,000 |
| Single storey | Base price | Base price | Base price |
| Two storey | +20–35% | +25–40% | +25–40% |
Four things move the price most:
Location matters too. Full-house repaint pricing in Wellington and Queenstown sits well above Hamilton, Dunedin, or Whangarei, while Christchurch and Tauranga tend to sit closer to the middle of the national range.
Each of these factors is covered in detail in our complete NZ painting cost guide.
A professional quote should cover:
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Common extras: scaffolding hire, wallpaper removal, plaster repairs, lead paint removal (pre-1978 homes), and colour changes needing extra coats.
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Before using any published price range, confirm the scope, measurements, substrate condition, prep level, number of coats, paint system, access, exclusions, waste, GST, and target margin. You should also separate labour from materials so you can see whether the job is profitable.
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$5,000–$25,000 for a full repaint. A standard 3-bedroom home runs $8,000–$15,000 interior and exterior combined. The final price shifts with house size, surface condition, number of storeys, and region.
2–4 weeks for a full 3-bedroom repaint with a crew of 2–3. Interior-only takes 5–10 days, exterior-only 5–14 days. Weather and prep scope are the main variables.
Almost always. A $10,000 repaint adds $20,000–$40,000 to perceived value. Focus spend on the exterior (first impressions) and main living areas for the highest return.
DIY cuts 50–70% off labour but takes 3–5× longer and risks a poorer finish. Interior rooms are manageable; exterior work is best left to professionals for safety and paint longevity.
Include scope, prep, materials, access, labour, subcontractors, waste, GST, and margin. The range is only useful once those assumptions are explicit.
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