Interior painting costs vary depending on the size of your home, the condition of the surfaces, and how much preparation is required. As a rough guide, most full interior repaints in Napier and Hawke’s Bay sit somewhere between $6,000 and $15,000+.

The biggest price differences usually come down to prep work. Homes with cracking, old repairs, textured walls, or multiple colours will take longer than newer or well-maintained homes. At Bay Decorating, our quotes include proper preparation so the finish lasts, not just a quick freshen-up.

We always provide a clear, itemised quote so you understand exactly what’s included before the job starts.

If you’re looking for a wider breakdown, we’ve covered this in our article on the cost to paint a house in Napier.

We don’t expect you to empty your house before we arrive.

For most jobs, we’ll ask that small or valuable items are moved where possible, but we take care of the rest. Furniture is carefully shifted, grouped, and fully protected with drop sheets and plastic. Floors, carpets, and joinery are also protected before any prep begins.

If you’re unsure what needs moving, we’ll talk it through during the quote so you can prepare at your own pace.

Most interior painting jobs take between 3 days and 2 weeks, depending on the size of the home and the amount of prep required.

Older homes, villas, or properties with a lot of patching and sanding will take longer than newer builds. We allow proper drying time between coats and don’t rush prep just to shorten the schedule.

You’ll be given a realistic timeframe upfront, and we’ll keep you updated if anything changes along the way.

Yes — most of our clients stay in their homes while we’re painting.

We plan the job in stages so rooms can be completed one at a time, and we always ask where you’d like us to store our gear so we’re not taking over your space. At the end of each day, we pack down, vacuum, and make sure the house is left tidy and safe.

We also take steps to minimise dust and disruption, especially during sanding and prep.

This is one of the questions we encourage homeowners to ask — we’ve covered it in more detail in our guide on questions to ask your painter before starting a job.

Preparation is the most important part of any interior paint job, and it’s where shortcuts usually cause problems later.

Our prep typically includes:

• filling and repairing holes or cracks

• sanding walls, ceilings, trims, and doors

• addressing mould or moisture marks where required

• caulking gaps around trims and joinery

We don’t just spot-sand and paint over problems. Proper prep is what gives you a smooth finish and helps the paint last.

We go into more detail about this in our guide on how proper prep work protects your home, which explains why prep matters more than paint brand.

Yes. Interior painting isn’t just walls and ceilings.

We regularly repaint:

• doors and door frames

• skirting boards and architraves

• window frames

• interior joinery and cabinetry surfaces

These details make a huge difference to the final look of a space, and we prep and finish them properly rather than rushing through them at the end.

The best way to get an accurate quote is to book a site visit.

We’ll walk through the space with you, assess the condition of the surfaces, talk through colours and finishes, and explain how the job would be staged. From there, you’ll receive a clear, written quote with no pressure to proceed.