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ZR Decorating
Hataitai · WellingtonServes Wellington
Why it's here: Ranked #1 (score 5.00): 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews.
Services listed on their website
- Interior
- exterior painting
- decorating
Our picks · Painters · Wellington
Our Picks: The 9 Best Painters in Wellington (2026)
No business can pay to be listed or ranked here. Rankings come from public Google review data and official register checks, and we don't use affiliate links. How we rank · Independence
We looked at 10 painters in Wellington and ranked the 9 that have at least 15 Google reviews. As of 5 Nov 2026, the top picks are ZR Decorating, Capital Painting Services and Tom Harbour Decorators. Nobody can pay to be on this list.
Area covered: this list covers Wellington city, the Hutt Valley (Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt) and Porirua. Each listing shows the suburb and city where the business is based.
On this page
Quick picks
- ZR Decorating: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews
- Capital Painting Services: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews
- Tom Harbour Decorators: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
At a glance
| # | Business | Area | Google rating (reviews) | Register | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZR Decorating | Hataitai | 5.0 (100) | n/a | 5.00 |
| 2 | Capital Painting Services | Whitby | 5.0 (73) | n/a | 4.99 |
| 3 | Tom Harbour Decorators | Alicetown | 5.0 (60) | n/a | 4.99 |
| 4 | Painting and Curtains | Tawa | 5.0 (48) | n/a | 4.99 |
| 5 | 4 Seasons Painting | Tawa | 5.0 (42) | n/a | 4.99 |
| 6 | Complete Homes | Churton Park | 5.0 (41) | n/a | 4.99 |
| 7 | Viet Duc Painting and Plastering | Tawa | 5.0 (39) | n/a | 4.99 |
| 8 | Refresh Painters | Johnsonville | 5.0 (37) | n/a | 4.99 |
| 9 | VH Painting | Kilbirnie | 4.9 (86) | n/a | 4.91 |
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Capital Painting Services
Whitby · PoriruaServes Porirua and wider Wellington
Why it's here: Ranked #2 (score 4.99): 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews.
Services listed on their website
- Interior
- exterior painting
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Tom Harbour Decorators
Alicetown · Lower HuttServes Wellington and Hutt Valley
Why it's here: Ranked #3 (score 4.99): 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews.
Services listed on their website
- Interior
- exterior painting
- custom decorative finishes
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Painting and Curtains
Tawa · WellingtonServes Wellington region
Trading since 2018 (business website)
Why it's here: Ranked #4 (score 4.99): 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, trading since 2018.
Services listed on their website
- House
- roof painting
- curtains
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4 Seasons Painting
Tawa · WellingtonServes Wellington region
Why it's here: Ranked #5 (score 4.99): 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews.
Services listed on their website
- Residential
- commercial painting
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Complete Homes
Churton Park · WellingtonServes Wellington
Why it's here: Ranked #6 (score 4.99): 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Services listed on their website
- Interior
- exterior painting
- plaster repair
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Viet Duc Painting and Plastering
Tawa · WellingtonServes Wellington city and suburbs
Why it's here: Ranked #7 (score 4.99): 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.
Services listed on their website
- Painting
- plastering
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Refresh Painters
Johnsonville · WellingtonServes Wellington
Why it's here: Ranked #8 (score 4.99): 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.
Services listed on their website
- Interior
- exterior painting
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VH Painting
Kilbirnie · WellingtonServes Wellington
Why it's here: Ranked #9 (score 4.91): 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews.
Services listed on their website
- Residential interior
- exterior painting
- preparation
Also on our shortlist (A–Z, not ranked)
These Wellington businesses are on our research list but aren't ranked: they don't yet have enough Google reviews or a licence we could confirm. Order is alphabetical and means nothing. What "not yet verified" means
- Kiwi House Decorators Johnsonville · Wellington
How to choose a painter in Wellington
There is no painter licence
Painting and decorating is not a licensed trade in New Zealand. Industry membership, for example Master Painters New Zealand, is voluntary. Ask about it if it matters to you, but don't treat it as a licence.
Ask about preparation
Ask what preparation is included, such as washing, sanding, filling and priming, and which paint system and how many coats they plan to use.
Older homes and lead paint
Houses built before the 1980s may have lead-based paint. Ask the painter how they test for it and how they will contain dust and debris if they find it.
Get it in writing
Ask at least two or three businesses for a written quote that lists what is included, what is excluded and how variations are priced, and compare like with like. Ask whether the quote includes ladders or scaffolding, and what the business will guarantee.
Your consumer rights
Under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, services you buy for personal use must be carried out with reasonable care and skill, within a reasonable time if no time is agreed, and be fit for the purpose you made known.
How we picked these
- Data: each business's Google rating and number of Google reviews, read by hand from Google Maps. Every card shows the date we read it.
- Score: everyone is scored the same way. The sum is
score = (v ÷ (v + 20)) × R + (20 ÷ (v + 20)) × C, where R is the rating, v the review count and C the average rating across all painters we've rated (4.97). A few perfect reviews can't beat hundreds of very good ones. - Minimum: at least 15 Google reviews to be ranked. Ties go to the business with more reviews, then alphabetical.
- Licence check: there's no licence register for this trade, so ranking is on review data alone.
- This list: 10 businesses researched, 9 with a Google rating found, 9 ranked.
Last checked: 5 Nov 2026 · Method trades-v2 · How we rank, in full · Report a correction
FAQ
Do painters in Wellington need a licence?
No. Painting is not a licensed trade in New Zealand. Industry membership, such as Master Painters New Zealand, is voluntary. Ask about guarantees and get a written quote.
How much does a painter cost in Wellington?
Prices depend on the job, materials and timing, so we don't publish a single figure. Ask two or three businesses for written quotes that set out what is included, and compare like with like.
How did you choose these businesses?
We rank businesses on their Google rating and number of Google reviews, using a weighted average that rewards many good reviews over a few perfect ones. A business needs at least 15 Google reviews to be ranked. The full formula is on our How we rank page.
Do businesses pay to be on this list?
No. No business can pay to be listed or ranked, and we do not use affiliate links.
I run one of these businesses. How do I correct something?
Corrections are free. Use the contact page to tell us what is wrong and how we can check it, and we will review it.