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Exterior Painters North Shore Auckland

Exterior Painting Services

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What We Paint

If it's on the outside of your home, we can paint it.

A proper exterior repaint is about sealing, protecting, and extending the life of the surfaces that keep your home weather-tight. We paint a wide range of exterior materials and exterior elements, with the right preparation and coating system for each one.

Choosing the right System - a 60-second guide

Exterior Paint Systems Explained

Exterior painting only lasts when the coating system matches the substrate and the environment. The same product should not be used blindly across every surface. Timber, plaster, brick, concrete, cedar, and metal all behave differently outside.


Weatherboard Paint Systems

For timber weatherboards, we use flexible exterior systems designed to move with the timber and hold colour well under UV exposure. Products like Resene Lumbersider and Resene Sonyx 101 are proven choices for weatherboards on North Shore homes because they balance durability, flexibility, and finish quality.

WeatherboardTIMBER CLADDINGUV RESISTANCE

Plaster & Masonry Protection Systems

Plaster, stucco, concrete, and painted brick surfaces need coatings that can cope with moisture, surface movement, and changing temperatures. We use the right primers and topcoats for the condition of the substrate, and where cracking is an issue we specify systems like Resene X-200 for extra flexibility and crack-bridging performance.

PLASTERSTUCCO MASONRY

Cedar & Timber Stain Systems

Cedar and certain exterior timbers are often better protected with penetrating stains or oils rather than solid paint. Systems like Resene Woodsman allow the timber to breathe, reduce the risk of trapping moisture, and keep more of the natural timber character visible.

CEDARTIMBER STAINSBREATHABLE FINISH

Primers, Metal Coatings & Specialist Systems

Primers and specialist coatings are where a lot of exterior performance is won or lost. Bare timber, masonry, metal, stain-prone areas, mould-affected surfaces, and winter application conditions all need the right supporting products. That can include wood primer, concrete primer, rust-inhibiting primers, stain blockers, mould treatment, and additives designed for cooler weather application.

PRIMERSMETAL SURFACESMOULD TREATMENT

What we recommend for different North Shore exteriors.

Coastal Homes

For homes near the coast, we recommend systems that can better handle salt-laden air, stronger UV exposure, and wind-driven weather. Coastal properties usually need more regular washing and closer maintenance cycles as well, because salt and exposure can wear finishes down faster than on more sheltered sites.

Elevated & Wind-Exposed Homes

Homes in elevated areas often take harder sun, stronger winds, and more driving rain. For these sites, we recommend careful sealing, weather-aware scheduling, and exterior systems selected for higher exposure rather than treating them like a standard sheltered repaint.

Sheltered & Damp Properties

Properties in lower or more sheltered areas can stay damp longer and are more prone to mould, algae, and moisture-related coating failure. In these situations, proper washing, mould treatment, drying time, and moisture management matter just as much as the topcoat itself.

Heritage Homes

Older villas and heritage homes often need a prep-heavier approach. Aged timber, ornate detailing, multiple previous coating layers, and possible lead paint all need to be assessed properly before work begins. These are the jobs where shortcuts show up fast.

Modern Cladding Homes

Newer plaster and fibre cement homes need good product compatibility, crack management where required, and proper sealing of any exposed or fresh surfaces. The approach is usually cleaner and more controlled than on older timber homes, but it still has to suit the substrate.

Homes Needing Major Preparation

Some homes only need a standard repaint. Others need stripping, timber repairs, more extensive sanding, failure rectification, or problem-solving around previous poor coatings. Where the home needs deeper prep, we recommend dealing with that properly rather than burying the issue under fresh paint.

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Our Process

Exterior Painting Step by Step

Refined over 17 years and thousands of completed exteriors. Consistent quality, minimal disruption.

01

Free In-Home Consultation

We inspect the full exterior, assess the cladding and condition of each surface, and quote within 48 hours, fully itemised, no hidden fees.

02

Colour Selection

Free colour consultation with Resene and Dulux testpots applied directly on your walls in your home's natural and artificial lighting. For exterior colour changes, we also consider how darker or lighter colours may affect heat absorption and system performance

03

Property Protection

Where access requires it, we coordinate scaffolding and set up site protection before preparation begins. Gardens, paths, windows, joinery, and surrounding areas are protected so the job can be carried out safely and cleanly.

04

Surface Preparation

Preparation may include water blasting, mould treatment, sanding, scraping, filling, timber repairs, masking, and priming depending on the home and the substrate. We invest 60-70% of every project on preparation.

05

Professional Application

Once the surfaces are ready, we apply the specified coatings using the best method for each area, be it brush, roller, or spray. We follow the correct coat build and drying times and do not push ahead in poor weather just to keep a job moving on paper.

06

Inspection & Handover

Walk-through under natural light. Touch-ups completed immediately. Written workmanship guarantee and product record provided.

Pricing Guide 2026

Exterior painting cost guide.

Exterior painting costs vary based on the size of the home, the cladding type, the condition of the surfaces, the amount of preparation required, and whether scaffolding or specialist coatings are needed. A standard repaint on a well-maintained exterior will sit lower than a job involving heavy peeling, timber repairs, or full stripping.

ServiceEst. Cost (excl GST)
Exterior painting (per m² on well-maintained surfaces)$40 - $60/m²
Exterior painting (per m² where heavy prep is needed)$60 - $90+/m²
Full exterior: single-storey 3-bed weatherboard$9,000 - $15,000
Full exterior: two-storey weatherboard/villa $15,000 - $30,000
Full exterior: large 2-storey plaster home$12,000 - $22,000
Cedar re-stain (full exterior)$6,000 - $15,000
Fascia, soffits & eaves only$2,000 - $5,000
Window & door joinery only$2,000 - $6,000
Deck painting / staining$1,500 - $4,500
Fence painting / staining$1,000 - $3,500
Scaffolding (2-storey home)$1,500 - $4,000+
Full paint strip to bare timber (add-on)$3,000 - $10,000+
Our Track Record

Trusted across
the entire
North Shore.

17+

Years of professional painting experience in Auckland

1000+

Exterior projects completed across Auckland

99.2%

Customer satisfaction on NoCowboys reviews

100%

Kiwi owned, operated, and guaranteed

Customer Reviews

What North Shore Homeowners Say

★★★★★

"A big Thank You for doing such a great job of the interior painting — the colour and trims look amazing. So professional, respectful and diligent. He really went above and beyond."

Verified Client

North Shore

★★★★★

"The communication was excellent, including advice for the prep work. The price is fair. His team were exceedingly polite and incredibly hard working. My hallway looks excellent."

Kate

Auckland

★★★★★

"Lyndon was excellent. Communicated exceptionally well, professional and punctual. Respectful of our home and very clean and tidy. Would highly recommend Above Board."

Daniel

North Shore

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