Your Local Painters in Napier.
Painting your home like it’s our own.
We’re Nicole and Tim, the husband-and-wife team behind Bay Decorating. We know that letting tradespeople into your home is personal, so we work the way we’d want someone to in ours - friendly, careful, and easy to deal with.
House painters in Napier & Hawke’s Bay.
Our Painting Services
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Interior Painting
From single rooms to full home refreshes, our interior painting service is all about clean finishes and careful preparation. We take the time to protect your space, manage dust, and leave your home tidy at the end of each day - so the process feels easy and the results last.
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Exterior Painting
Your exterior paintwork is your home’s first line of defence against Hawke’s Bay’s sun, wind, and coastal conditions. We focus on proper surface preparation, durable paint systems, and detailed finishing to ensure your home not only looks great but stays protected for years to come.
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New Builds
We work closely with builders and homeowners to deliver clean, consistent finishes on new builds. From gib stopping through to final coats, our team understands construction timelines and delivers a polished result that completes your home exactly as intended.
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Heritage Homes
Older villas and character homes need a careful, experienced approach. We specialise in painting heritage properties, with attention to timber condition, traditional detailing, and paint systems that respect the age and movement of the home - while still giving it a fresh, well-finished look.
Why work with Bay Decorating?
Friendly & approachable
You’ll feel comfortable having us in your home. We’re easy to talk to, respectful of your space, and treat your house like it’s our own.
Clear communication
We talk things through upfront and keep you in the loop as the job progresses - no guessing, no surprises.
Clean & tidy work sites
Drop sheets, dust control, and daily pack-downs are standard. We keep your home livable throughout the job.
Quality finishes that last
We focus on proper preparation and proven paint systems, so your paintwork doesn’t just look good now - it holds up for years.
See the difference.
From tired to refreshed - a good paint job transforms a home. Take a look at some of the house painting projects we’ve completed in Napier and Hawke’s Bay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Bay Decorating provides exterior repaints, interior painting, new build painting, and heritage home painting across Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, and the wider Hawke's Bay region. We also handle gib stopping, mould and moss treatment, window re-puttying, and pre-sale touch-ups. Whether you need painters in Napier for a full exterior repaint or a single-room refresh, we tailor the scope to suit your home and budget.
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For an average single-storey home in Napier or Hastings, exterior painting typically sits between $10k and $15k when surfaces are in reasonable condition. Older villas or homes with failing paint, timber windows, or access challenges can range from $18k to $25k+. Interior repaints for a three-bedroom home usually fall between $8k and $14k. The biggest factor in any quote isn't the paint — it's the amount of preparation your surfaces need. We provide fully itemised quotes so you can see exactly where your money goes.
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Proper preparation is the single biggest factor in how long a paint job lasts — and it's the standard that separates a quality result from one that starts failing within a few years. Industry best practice puts around 70% of the total job time into prep: washing, scraping, sanding, priming, filling, and sealing. In Hawke's Bay's sunny, coastal climate, skipping any of these steps means paint won't bond properly and can start peeling well before it should. At Bay Decorating, we break every quote down by prep task so you can see exactly what's included — and compare painters on substance, not just price.
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A well-prepared exterior paint job in Hawke's Bay should last around 7–10 years. Homes closer to the coast or with heavy sun exposure — especially north-facing walls — may need repainting closer to 5–7 years. Sun is the main factor locally, more so than salt air. Poor prep or shortcuts in a previous paint job can shorten that lifespan significantly, which is why choosing experienced house painters in Napier who prioritise preparation makes such a difference to long-term value.
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Start by asking for a detailed, itemised quote — not just a single-line price. A good painter will break the job down by area and task so you can see what you're paying for. Check their Google reviews, ask about their approach to prep work, and find out whether they'll be on-site themselves or sending a crew you've never met. Punctuality, clear communication, and a tidy work site are reliable indicators of how the finished job will turn out. If a quote seems too good to be true, it usually means prep is being cut.
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Yes. We provide free, detailed quotes across Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, and the wider Hawke's Bay region. Our quotes outline the full scope of prep work, materials, and timelines — so you can compare house painters in Napier properly, not just on price. We usually need a 2–3 month lead time for full exterior repaints, so the best approach is to get in touch early so we can plan around the season and your schedule.
Ready to transform your home?
We’ll treat it like our own.