Painters and Plasterers in Central Auckland

Character homes in suburbs like Ponsonby, Grey Lynn and Mt Eden often have a mix of original lath and plaster, old board linings, and newer GIB where rooms have been renovated. Old plaster cracks, comes away from the lath, and doesn't take filler the same way modern board does. We repair it with methods that suit the original walls, so the repair doesn't crack out again in a year.

Outside, villa weatherboards and joinery have usually been painted many times over. Built-up layers can crack and flake, especially on north and west-facing walls that cop the afternoon sun. Before we paint, we scrape and sand back to a sound surface and prime any bare timber.

Most houses built before 1980 have some lead-based paint, and in central suburbs that's a lot of homes. Sanding or scraping lead paint without the right precautions spreads toxic dust through the house and garden. If your home is that age, we'll talk to you about testing first, and work in a way that keeps dust contained if lead is found.

Central Auckland also has plenty of renovation work, from new kitchens and bathrooms in old houses to full rebuilds and new townhouses. We stop the new GIB and paint it as one job. In renovations, getting new walls to sit nicely next to old ones takes some skill, and it's something we do a lot of.

Apartments and units come with their own rules, like body corporate requirements, set working hours and limited parking. Let us know about any of these when you get in touch and we'll plan around them.

If you're getting a house ready for sale, fresh paint and repaired walls make a real difference in photos and at open homes. For landlords, we can freshen up a rental between tenants and repair the wear and tear that comes with it. Tell us your deadline and we'll work to it.