Look, finding a painter shouldn’t feel like dating apps for tradies—ghosting, dodgy promises, and disappearing acts included. You just want someone who turns up, preps properly, and doesn’t leave your house smelling like regrets and turps.
So we did the legwork (minus the paint-stained overalls) and rounded up five Hamilton painters locals actually recommend. These crews are known for decent prices, tidy work, and not stuffing around. Let’s get into it.
1. Hamilton Industrial Spray Painters Ltd
📍 12 Belfast Place, Frankton
📞 07 847 8794
🕒 Mon–Thu: 7am–5pm, Fri: 7am–4pm
This crew’s been around longer than most of us have had a mortgage—60+ years and still going strong. They’re specialists in spray painting, powder coating, and metal finishing. Think fences, furniture, trailers, gates—basically, if it’s metal and needs a facelift, they’ve probably done it.
Why people rate them:
- Super tidy spray work
- Honest quotes
- Not scared of big industrial jobs
Bonus: They’ll even bring old-school charm and actual customer service. Wild, right?
2. Straight Paint Painting Contractors
📍 13 Lake Road, Frankton
📞 0800 555 355
🕒 Mon–Fri: 7:30am–4pm
These guys have been painting Hamilton since the late 80s. Commercial spaces, new builds, schools, shops—you name it. They’re members of Master Painters NZ and run a tight ship.
What they’re good at:
- Large-scale commercial painting
- Fireproofing and rust removal (yep, they go beyond just pretty colours)
- Spraying, water blasting, floor coatings
If you’ve got a serious job and zero patience for flaky tradies, Straight Paint lives up to the name.
3. Cantec Services Group
📍 118 Norton Road, Frankton
📞 07 846 7166
🕒 Mon–Thu: 7:30am–5pm, Fri: 7:30am–4pm
Need more than just a lick of paint? Cantec’s like a one-stop tradie squad. They do painting, roofing, scaffolding, and even refurbishments. Big projects? No dramas—they’ve got the crew, the gear, and the know-how.
What makes them handy:
- Can coordinate multiple trades at once
- Use Resene and Dulux gear (no dodgy paint here)
- Great for commercial buildings or reno projects
Heads-up: They’re more of a commercial operator, but solid for residential if you’ve got a chunk of work.
4. Painting Hamilton NZ
📍 Central Hamilton
📞 07 808 6177
🕒 Mon–Sun: 7am–7pm
35+ years painting homes and businesses all over the Tron. These guys are all about clean edges, tidy work sites, and getting the job done without mucking around.
Stuff they’re known for:
- Roof, interior, and exterior painting
- Listening to what you want (not just what looks good on a brochure)
- Good, honest workmanship
Perfect if you’re after someone who won’t leave a mess or a half-finished wall in their wake.
5. Affordable Finishes
📍 Glenview, Hamilton
📞 07 853 9711 | 027 247 7385 (Paul) | 027 547 7385 (Barbara)
Run by a local couple (shoutout to Paul and Barbara), Affordable Finishes has been painting homes across Hamilton for nearly two decades. Interior, exterior, roof—you name it. They’ll even clean your carpets and wash your house if you want.
Why they’re local faves:
- Friendly, straight-up service
- Fair pricing without shortcuts
- Actually answer the phone (rare these days, right?)
Hot tip: Book early. They get snapped up quickly because—surprise—they’re good.
So, which painter should you go for?
That depends. Want someone who can do industrial-level spray work? Hamilton Industrial’s your mate. Need a full reno team? Hit up Cantec. Just want a tidy paint job without the tradie drama? Affordable Finishes or Painting Hamilton NZ won’t let you down.
And if you’re reading this while staring at that peeling wall for the fifth time this week—yep, it’s probably time to make the call.
Need more tradies in Hamilton?
From builders to plumbers, we’ve got a full list of local legends who actually show up. Hit up Find New Zealand to discover more.
