A new approach to an old trade.

Detailed close up of expertly finished timber wooden joinery, with expertly painted contrasting colours. Oiled shiplap weather boards enhances the natural grain of the timber, showcases precion, care and attention to detail Better house Painters

Better House Painters is an owner-operated house-painting team servicing the Matakana Coast.

We take pride in our work and treat our clients spaces with respect.

We’re known for our transparent pricing, clear communication, attention to detail and clean, organised sites.

About Us

  • At every stage, Bianca and Sam have been absolute professionals: friendly, calm, reliable and conscientious. I appreciate how they are highly transparent about the project's costing, providing an itemised list of each expense at every stage. I can't recommend them enough! I have so many more house painting projects on our reno to-do list, and I'll definitely be turning to better house painters for these. They’ve given me peace of mind, and now my studio is looking like something out of a magazine! I am beyond stoked with their work and service.

    - Dom, Snells Beach

  • Sam and Bianca just finished painting our bedroom and bathroom and they have done a brilliant job. They were meticulous in finding the exact dark tone I wanted in an eco friendly paint. They were were really professional and ultra tidy and really great people to have working in your house. I couldn't recommend them more highly.
    - Al, Big Omaha

  • “Friendly, professional communication; detailed invoicing breakdowns; highly competitive prices; a willingness to do things right; and a solid final result. I have already recommended Better House Painters to friends and colleagues.”
    - Colin, Snells Beach

  • I highly recommend Sam and Bianca from Better House Painters to anybody wanting a high quality painting job. Their care and attention to detail can’t be faulted. I was very pleased with what they did - sanding back and staining four old cedar doors , returning them to as new condition.

    - Adrianne, Tawharanui

  • We commissioned Better House Painters to paint the full interiors, furniture and Bianca also handpainted a mural around the top section of the wall. I’ve just seen it personally and the finished work is beautiful! Fantastic service throughout, everything was completed professionally and neatly. We will definitely use your services again and recommend you to others. The kids love the new look of the Playcentre and we couldn’t have asked for a better finish, thank you!
    - Treasurer, Warkworth Playcentre

  • Have used Sam a couple of times and have always been extremely impressed by his work. He is a friendly, easy to work with painter who is meticulous and always delivers a great looking result - always at a fair price. Also leaves the job clean and tidy which is great . I’d highly recommend him to anyone who wants a quality job at a good price.
    - Steve, Omaha

  • Wow, our house looks amazing!! We are very happy and value all your hard work. Thanks also for the comprehensive report. Very thorough and we will be keen on scheduled check ups.

    - Anna, Pakiri

  • Great work. I can see why you're called better painters!

    - Hugo, Matakana

  • Thank you so so much. We absolutely love our feature wall. You guys did a perfect job and lovely to work with. Will be recommending you to others.

    - Kate, Point Wells

  • Friendly, professional communication; detailed invoicing breakdowns; highly competitive prices; a willingness to do things right; and a solid final result. I have already recommended Better House Painters to friends and colleagues.

    - Colin, Snells Beach

  • Better house painters are organised, communicative, care about doing a good job and they are thorough without mucking around. What more could you ask for? Oh, and they use paints that will not poison you or your planet, that's pretty neat too!
    - James, Mangawhai

  • Thank you for the updates on every topic. It is a fantastic way to work and very nice for us clients to keep track of everything. So thank you again for your work and communications.

    - Cecile, Mangawhai

  • “I've finally managed to get up to the house and see the paintwork in its finished state. Lovely! 

    It was a long job for your team with all the weather delays and the requirements for various timber improvements. Thanks to all your team for their conscientious work and attention to detail. I think you have achieved a splendid result and you should all take a bow!

    Thank you again for your professional approach to the work. It is a real thrill for me to see the place looking so wonderful. 

    - Sheridan, Makarau

  • “At every stage, Bianca and Sam have been absolute professionals: friendly, calm, reliable and conscientious. I appreciate how they are highly transparent about the project's costing, providing an itemised list of each expense at every stage. I can't recommend them enough! I have so many more house painting projects on our reno to-do list, and I'll definitely be turning to better house painters for these. They’ve given me peace of mind, and now my studio is looking like something out of a magazine! I am beyond stoked with their work and service.”

    - Dom, Snells Beach

  • “Great work. I can see why you're called better painters!”

    - Hugo, Matakana

  • “Thank you so so much. We absolutely love our feature wall. You guys did a perfect job and lovely to work with. Will be recommending you to others.”
    - Kate, Point Wells

Interior painting

  • Repaints, including colour changes and feature walls

  • Pre-sale and rental tidy-ups

  • Interior spraying

  • Specialty and decorative finishes

  • Furniture and cabinetry

  • Small jobs and touch-ups

Exterior painting

  • Repaints, including weatherboard, heritage and character homes restoration

  • Coastal and oceanfront homes

  • Exterior spraying

  • Garage doors and metalwork

  • Roofs

Our services

Timber care and restoration

  • Cedar oiling and reconditioning

  • Staining and oiling

  • Wooden joinery reconditioning

  • Rot repairs

  • Fences, decks and pergolas

  • Varnishing

Who we work with

  • Homeowners, including in occupied homes

  • Builders and renovators, for new builds, renovations and extensions

  • Landlords and investors, for rental and pre-sale properties

  • Commercial clients, including offices, retail and managed properties

Our Work

Modern kitchen with wooden beams on ceiling, wooden cabinets, and a view of the beach through large glass doors and windows.
Modern living room with leather and fabric sofas, a patterned rug, and a white coffee table with a large vase of pink flowers, in front of large glass windows with greenery outside.
Side view of a modern house with a flat roof, brick and wood exterior, and a landscaped garden with bushes and rocks, under a clear blue sky.
Modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs in front of large glass doors leading outdoors to a green landscape and water view.
Interior view of a room with a green accent wall, a sloped ceiling with skylights, a window showing outdoor greenery, and ceiling lights.
A cozy restaurant or café with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area in the background with glassware and bottles, and natural light coming through windows, decorated with a wreath and small vases of flowers.
Modern living room with white sofa, black throw pillows, wall-mounted white shelves, framed artwork, a wooden coffee table with plants, large window with outdoor view, concrete and white walls, and natural light.
Coffee shop counter with pastries, coffee cups, a coffee machine, and grinders, viewed through a partially open green door, with hanging lamps and a window in the background.
Interior wall and ceiling of a room painted in a terracotta color with closed cabinet doors and a round doorknob.
Open blue door leading outside to a garden with green grass and trees, with indoor shelves and toys inside.
A room with two massage beds, large potted plants, a mirrored wall, and a wooden sauna with glass door.
Interior of a modern room with gray walls and a white ceiling, featuring closed gray closet doors and a narrow doorway with a light visible through it.
Living room with a white sofa, a potted plant, a wood stove, and hardwood floors.
Interior view of a modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble countertop, and open wooden shelves on a wall, with a glimpse of a sliding glass door to the outside.
Minimalist bathroom vanity with a white vessel sink, a circular mirror above, wooden cabinet below, and a copper wall-mounted faucet.
Empty room with natural sunlight, wooden walls, sloped ceiling, and an open door opening into another room.
Living room with white couch, wooden bookshelf, large window facing garden, hardwood floor, small patterned rug, basket with blankets, and TV on fireplace mantel.
A dining room with a wooden table and four chairs, a hanging light fixture above, two windows with light-colored blinds, and a doorway leading to another room with a mirror on the wall.
Interior view of a room with a large window showing a garden and trees outside, a bookshelf filled with books on the left, and part of a light-colored sofa in the bottom left corner.
A bedroom with a wooden bed frame, a white bedsheet, three pillows with floral pillowcases, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted lamp.
Interior view of a house showing two rooms with green walls, one with a lighter shade and the other with a darker shade. There is a wooden door slightly open, leading to the darker room. A small framed landscape painting hangs on the lighter green wa
Exterior of a house with white siding, a black door with a window, a small wooden ramp, a large window, and a potted plant with long green leaves.
Interior view of a modern kitchen with a sink, stovetop, and a hanging range hood, opening into a living room with large windows and outdoor scenery.
A bedroom with a large glass sliding door leading to a deck and a grassy outdoor area on a sunny day.
A small workspace with a wooden chair, a floating wooden desk, a closed laptop, notebook, pen, power outlet, and a plant on a shelf above the desk, all against white paneled walls and wooden flooring.
Minimalist room with white walls, skylight, wooden floor, a potted plant on a wall shelf, a window, a laptop on a desk, and a wooden chair.
A room with white walls, hardwood flooring, a framed picture of a sandy desert landscape, a skylight, and an air conditioning unit.
A cozy dining room with a wooden table, patterned rug, and a mix of chairs and benches. Decor includes a white vase, dried flowers, and a large paper lantern hanging from the ceiling. The back wall features open shelves with glass jars, bowls, and bo
Exterior of a home with gray vertical siding, white-framed windows, and landscaped garden with green plants and a stone pathway.
Two houses with black roofs and wooden siding on a grassy hill, surrounded by a brick wall, under a clear blue sky.
Sunlit screened porch with large windows and view of greenery and trees outside.
Modern gray residential building with large windows, green grass lawn, and blue sky.

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Our quotes are free. We typically price by square meter, and our quotes come fully itemised by substrates, components, materials, labour.

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