Kia Ora — Trusted House Painters in Rolleston, Selwyn & Christchurch

30 YEARS OF PAINTING EXPERIENCE

Welcome (nau mai, haere mai) to Looking Right Decorating NZ. We provide reliable interior, exterior, and new build house painting across Rolleston, Selwyn, Greater Christchurch, and Canterbury towns within 60 minutes of our base. Our work is built on genuine care for your home, pride in craftsmanship, and premium Resene and Dulux finishes.

Popular NZ Paint Colours for Rolleston & Christchurch Homes

Canterbury light can change how a colour looks throughout the day. Here are three Resene and Dulux palettes to try in your home.

The Modern Rolleston New-Build Palette

• Main interior walls: Resene Black White or Dulux Mt Aspiring.

• Ceilings and doors: Resene Alabaster.

• Exterior cladding: Resene Half Napa with COLORSTEEL Ironsand roof and joinery.

The Warm Family Home Palette (Lincoln, Prebbleton & Halswell)

• Main living areas: Resene Sea Fog or Dulux Okarito.

• Bedrooms and hallways: Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream.

• Exterior weatherboards: Resene Tea or Dulux Cardrona.

The Classic Canterbury Villa & Character Palette

• Exterior weatherboards: Resene Double Pearl Lusta or Dulux Manu.

• Window frames and verandah trim: Resene Quarter Bianca.

• Front door: Resene Deep Koamaru or Resene Pohutukawa.

We offer complimentary brush-out test patches with every accepted quote, so you can check the colour in morning and evening light before we start painting.

What Does House Painting Cost in Rolleston & Christchurch?

We provide a free, fixed-price written quote within 24 hours of viewing your property. These guide ranges include preparation and premium Resene or Dulux paint.

Single Bedroom or Feature Room

$977.50–$1,840 incl. GST ($850–$1,600 + GST). Walls, ceiling, trim, minor GIB repairs and two finish coats.

Full 3-Bedroom Interior Repaint

$5,175–$9,775 incl. GST ($4,500–$8,500 + GST). Masking and protection, walls, ceilings, doors and skirting.

3-Bedroom Brick & Linea Exterior

$6,325–$10,925 incl. GST ($5,500–$9,500 + GST). House wash, preparation, priming and two weatherproof topcoats.

Full Weatherboard Villa / Character Home

$10,350–$18,400 incl. GST ($9,000–$16,000 + GST). Scaffolding access, scraping, sanding, priming and topcoats.

Roof Painting & Moss Treatment

$3,220–$6,325 incl. GST ($2,800–$5,500 + GST). Moss treatment, high-pressure wash, rust primer and two roof coats.

Final pricing depends on wall height, scaffolding, surface condition and colour changes. Call or email Cory for a ballpark estimate or to book a free on-site visit.

Our 4 Standout Promises to Every Homeowner

• 24-Hour Written Quote Turnaround: After we inspect your property, you receive a clear, itemised fixed quote within 24 hours.

• 5-Year Workmanship Guarantee: Written cover for peeling, blistering or flaking caused by preparation or application.

• The Spotless Whare (Home) Promise: We protect floors, furniture and gardens and use drop cloths, plastic sheeting and dust-extracted sanders.

• Complimentary Colour Brush-Outs: With every accepted quote, we apply paint test patches so you can check the colour in your own light.

Our Mahi (Services): Residential & New Build Painting

New Build House Painting

Fast, crisp interior and exterior finishes for new homes in Rolleston, Lincoln, Prebbleton, Halswell, and Wigram. We work closely alongside builders and families to deliver flawless results right on schedule.

Interior House Painting

Fresh, clean walls, ceilings, doors, and trim with minimal disruption to your household. We treat your whare (home) with complete respect, protecting all floors and furniture and leaving every room spotless.

Exterior House Repaints

Durable weather protection built for Canterbury’s harsh UV rays, winter frosts, and nor’west winds. We thoroughly water-blast, sand, prime, and paint weatherboard, Linea, brick, plaster, and cedar homes.

Roof Painting & Restoration

Protect and renew your corrugated iron or concrete tile roof with moss treatment, rust priming, and long-lasting roof coatings.

GIB Stopping & Plaster Repairs

Smooth wall preparation, crack repairs, and skim coating so your final paintwork looks sharp in every light.

Our Values: Why Local Whānau (Families) Choose Looking Right Decorating NZ

• Manaakitanga (Genuine Care & Respect): We treat your home and family with courtesy, clear communication, and tidy workmanship from start to finish.

• Kaitiakitanga (Caring for Our Environment): We use low-VOC Resene and Dulux paint systems and dispose of wash-water and materials responsibly.

• Locally Based in Rolleston: Proudly based in Selwyn, offering reliable arrival times, honest fixed quotes, and local accountability across Canterbury.

• Pride in Craftsmanship: High standards at every stage of preparation, priming, and finishing.

Areas We Serve (Within 1 Hour of Rolleston)

From our base in Rolleston, our mobile painting team travels up to 60 minutes across Selwyn, Ōtautahi (Christchurch), North Canterbury, and Mid Canterbury. Send your suburb and Cory can confirm travel for your job.

Rolleston, Selwyn and the foothills: Rolleston, Lincoln, Prebbleton, West Melton, Tai Tapu, Leeston, Southbridge, Darfield, Kirwee, Dunsandel, Burnham, Springston, Sheffield, Coalgate, Glentunnel, Hororata and Springfield.

Christchurch and nearby suburbs: Christchurch, Templeton, Islington, Hornby, Hei Hei, Yaldhurst, Wigram, Sockburn, Halswell, Oaklands, Aidanfield, Kennedys Bush, Westmorland, Hillmorton, Hoon Hay, Spreydon, Riccarton, Ilam, Avonhead, Burnside, Russley, Harewood, Bishopdale, Addington, Sydenham, Beckenham, Cashmere, Huntsbury, St Martins, Opawa, Waltham, Merivale, Fendalton, Strowan, Bryndwr, Papanui, St Albans, Edgeware, Mairehau, Belfast, Northwood, Redwood, Casebrook, Shirley, Burwood, Parklands, New Brighton, Linwood and Woolston.

Port Hills and Banks Peninsula: Ferrymead, Heathcote Valley, Mount Pleasant, Redcliffs, Sumner, Lyttelton, Governors Bay, Motukarara and Little River.

North Canterbury: Kaiapoi, Pines Beach, Woodend, Pegasus, Ravenswood, Rangiora, Ohoka, Swannanoa, Mandeville, Eyreton, Cust and Oxford.

Mid Canterbury: Rakaia, Chertsey, Methven, Ashburton and Tinwald.

Frequently Asked Questions (Pātai Auau)

How much does it cost to paint a house in Rolleston or Christchurch?

Every home is different depending on floor size, cladding type, and preparation required. We provide free, no-obligation on-site quotes across Rolleston, Selwyn, and Christchurch with clear, fixed pricing.

Do you travel outside Rolleston for smaller interior jobs?

Yes. Alongside full exterior repaints and new builds up to an hour away in Ashburton, Rangiora, and Christchurch, we also take on single-room refreshes, feature walls, and roof painting across Selwyn.

What paint brands do you recommend?

We use trusted Resene and Dulux exterior and interior systems, including Resene’s environmentally responsible range made specifically for New Zealand weather.

Kōrero Mai (Get in Touch) — Request Your Free Quote Today

Ready to refresh your home or finish your new build? Contact Looking Right Decorating NZ today for friendly advice and a free written quote.

Phone: 020 4008 3912
Email: corymasonj@gmail.com
Base: Rolleston, Selwyn District, Canterbury