New Build House Painters in Hawke’s Bay
If you’re looking for new build painters in Napier (or across Hastings and Havelock North), you want a painting team that can keep pace with the build, without cutting corners.
At Bay Decorating, we paint new homes for builders, project managers, and homeowners who care about a clean finish, clear communication, and a job that’s done properly. We’re organised on site, big on preparation, and we don’t rush the parts that make the paintwork last.
Service areas: Napier • Hastings • Havelock North • wider Hawke’s Bay
New Build Painting That Fits Construction Timelines
New build painting isn’t a single “start to finish” job, it’s often staged. The best results come from good timing and good coordination.
We do a quick pre-start walkthrough, confirm the scope, and coordinate around other trades so painting doesn’t become the bottleneck.
Types of New Builds We Work On
We paint a wide range of new residential builds across Hawke’s Bay, including:
- Architectural homes
- Standard residential builds
- Transportable homes
- Duplexes and townhouses
- Light commercial builds with a residential feel
If you’ve got plans and a timeline, we can usually tell you quickly whether we’re a good fit.
What’s Included in Our New Build Painting
We’re clear about scope from day one. It keeps pricing accurate and avoids frustration later.
Interior New Build Painting Includes
Filling pin holes (standard painter prep)
Gapping trims
Sanding as needed
A full 3 coat paint system on walls, ceilings, and trims (where specified)
If we spot anything that needs extra filling or sanding beyond standard painter prep, we’ll flag it early and agree the scope before we keep moving. No surprises.
Exterior New Build Painting Includes
Nail hole filling in cladding (where appropriate)
Prep matched to the cladding
Primer suited to substrate
A 2–3 coat exterior system as required / specified
We work across weatherboard, fibre cement/sheet cladding, brick (where relevant), pre-primed timber, and cedar.
Our New Build Painting Process
We keep the process straightforward, and we keep you in the loop.
Plans + scope review
We review plans, finishes, and any specs so we’re pricing and planning the right system.Pre-start walkthrough
Quick site check to confirm readiness, access, and sequencing.Surface preparation
The unglamorous part - and the part that makes the difference.System application (interior + exterior)
Consistent coverage, tidy cut-ins, and the right number of coats for the job.Defects + touch-ups
Coordinated at the right timeFinal check + clean handover
A proper final pass so the home looks as good in real life as it does in photos.
Defects & Touch-Ups
On new builds, other trades often return after painting. We plan touch-ups at sensible milestones, keep it clear what’s touch-up vs trade damage/variation, and do a final pass before sign-off so everything looks sharp.
Quoting From Plans
Yes - we can quote from plans. To price accurately, send:
Floor plans + elevations
Ceiling heights (incl. raked ceilings)
Cladding type + exterior finish notes (incl. cedar stain areas)
Joinery/trim expectations
Any specified paint/stain system (or tell us if you want recommendations)
Build timeline + site contact
Any relevant site photos you have
Frequently Asked Questions
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Usually once linings and stopping are complete and surfaces are ready. We confirm timing with a walkthrough.
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No - plastering/stopping is completed by a standalone trade before painters arrive.
We do have the ability to do touch ups and small plastering work where bringing another trade in might be uneconomical.
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Yes. We regularly work as residential painting contractors and painting contractors in Hawke’s Bay on new builds.
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Yes - where cedar is part of the build, we apply the appropriate stain system.
Get a Quote for Your New Build
Send your plans through for pricing, or book a quick walkthrough if you’re already on site.