A full 3-bedroom house repaint in NZ costs $8,000–$15,000 for interior and exterior combined.
For a standard 120–180 m² single or two-storey 3-bedroom home in NZ, including paint and labour.
Prep scope, surface condition, trim and door count, and scaffold access are the biggest variables - each covered below.
NZ painter pricing data - updated May 2026.
Page last updated: May 2026
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Try the quoting tool →| Area | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $900 | $1,500 | $2,400 |
| Living room | $500 | $850 | $1,300 |
| Kitchen | $350 | $550 | $800 |
| Bathroom(s) | $250 | $500 | $800 |
| Hallway & entranceway | $250 | $450 | $700 |
| Ceilings (all rooms) | $600 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Trim & skirting | $500 | $800 | $1,200 |
| Full exterior | $4,500 | $7,000 | $10,000 |
A complete 3-bedroom repaint covers:
Most painters supply the paint. Check whether this is included or charged separately. To estimate costs from surface area, see our painting cost per m² guide.
These factors are why two 3-bedroom houses can have very different quotes. For a full breakdown of how each variable affects pricing, see our guide to painting costs in NZ.
How a quote is built for a single-storey 3-bedroom NZ home - roughly 140 m², surfaces in standard condition.
| Cost component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Labour (3 painters × 4 days) | $3,360 |
| Paint & materials (walls, ceilings, trim) | $1,100 |
| Prep (fill, sand, spot-prime) | $540 |
| Overhead & margin (~25%) | $1,250 |
| Interior total | $6,250 |
| Cost component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Labour (2 painters × 5 days) | $2,800 |
| Paint & materials (weatherboard, eaves, trim) | $1,200 |
| Prep (wash, scrape, fill, prime) | $900 |
| Scaffold hire | $0 (single-storey) |
| Overhead & margin (~25%) | $1,225 |
| Exterior total | $6,125 |
Bundling saves on mobilisation and setup. A combined quote for this home: around $11,000–$11,500 - roughly 8–10% less than booking each separately.
Assumes mid-range paint (Resene or Dulux), 2.4 m ceilings, no wallpaper removal or major plaster repairs. Heavy prep, high ceilings, or a two-storey layout push each line higher.
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A two-storey 3-bedroom home costs 25–40% more than single-storey:
For larger layouts, see our 4-bedroom house pricing guide.
Four things slow a job down:
$4,000–$7,000 for interior only, $4,500–$10,000 for exterior only, or $8,000–$15,000 for a full repaint. These ranges cover a standard 120–180 m² single or two-storey home with mid-range paint. Prep scope, ceiling height, trim count, and access are the main variables.
5–10 working days for interior, 5–10 days for exterior, or 2–3 weeks for a full repaint with a crew of 2–3 painters. Weather delays, heavy prep, and drying time between coats are the most common reasons a job runs longer.
Prep, prime, and two coats on all agreed surfaces - walls, ceilings, trim, and doors. Paint is usually supplied. Scaffolding, major repairs, and wallpaper removal are extra, so check the inclusions before you sign.
Prep scope is the biggest factor - neglected surfaces adds 30–50% in labour. After that, cladding type, door and trim count, ceiling height, and whether the home is occupied all move the price. Two houses with identical floor plans can quote thousands apart.
Yes - bundling saves 8–15% compared to booking them separately. The crew mobilises once, scaffold goes up once, and the painter can work around weather by switching between interior and exterior. Less disruption overall, too.
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