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As the property market in Christchurch continues to settle in the years after the devastating 2011 earthquake, it is more important than ever that if you are looking to sell your home you make it look as good as possible. It may seem counterintuitive to spend money on a property you are about to sell, but using a professional painter and decorator to make a few small changes could make all the difference when the real estate agent’s board goes up.
Living Room
If you want to maximise the potential sale value and allow prospective buyers to imagine their own furniture and decor in the house, then ask a painter to redecorate in a neutral colour throughout the main rooms like the living room to offer a blank canvas.
Alternatively you could create a focal point by getting an expert wallpaper hanger to create a feature wall with patterned or brightly coloured paper, but be careful not to get too outrageous or you might put buyers off.
Kitchen
Completely renovating a kitchen is costly and time-consuming but a clever decorator can make a big difference with a few minor changes. Painting cupboard doors can update a tired looking room without the big budget of a complete renovation, and could be complemented by the addition of new handles to further update the look.
Exterior
The outside of your house is what buyers see first and might be the only thing they see if they are just driving by, so looking good on the outside is important. An experienced exterior painter can spruce up weatherboard, roofs, and fences and even give your front door a lick of paint to welcome visitors.
Small details
Minor details around the house are often missed when you live there but are likely to be spotted by any potential buyers who will be looking closely. Areas where a decorator might be able to help you include bannisters and skirting boards, window surrounds and minor marks on the walls. By touching up these areas, you will improve the overall look of your house and increase its appeal.
Finding the right painter and decorator for your job
Once you have decided which areas you want to improve, it is important to find the right contractor for the job. Some tasks such as roof or exterior refurbishments might require a specialist painter with experience in this larger scale work. If possible try and get more than one quote for the redecoration to allow you to compare prices. When you are comparing prices, look at what is included for example preparation work and materials, and whether the price is fixed or just an estimate which could change in the final bill. Most good contractors will provide a free estimate so getting quotes costs you nothing but a little bit of time.
Don’t be afraid to ask for testimonials or for examples of previous jobs. Many decorators will have a gallery of their earlier work available to show you and you may even be able to view some in person if a previous client agrees.
Once you have decided on your preferred painting expert, don’t forget to agree the scope of the job before work starts and note whether you are paying a deposit upfront, and be sure to keep in touch with the contractor while the work is being done to make sure any issues are dealt with along the way.
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I have 11 exterior, ground floor windows to be prepped and painted. Most are in good condition with no rot, however some do need to be partially re-puttied. Paint supplied. The photos show the biggest of the windows. Some are much smaller (toilet) and some are in-between. This job is to be completed after I paint the house so not needing to be done straight away so you can plan it in down the track. Thanks a lot!
Read morePaint exterior all windows, doors,soffits, fascia,weatherboards.
Read moreParts of the roof need to be repainted. Not all, as the roofing is different ages due to extensions etc. Will need to colour match. Able to work within time frames.
Read moreExterior prep/paint for a 100sqm 1910s weatherboard house, in mostly good condition for it's age. Have seen only once so far, seems well maintained over it's life, but presently due for repaint to retain good integrity. There will also be interior painting: 1 x 5sqm bathroom, 5sqm laundry/toilet and regular size 11sqm kitchen. Work can commence approx mid/end March and if needed, there will be an opportunity to view in a week or two, time tbc. I also need a variety of other work comple...
Read moreTo paint a lounge ,walls ceiling,window frames skirting board . Room size approx 6 m x 5 m. with four windows and a ranchslider, All in very good condition
Read moreWe are after a bedroom and entrance way needing painting, after someone to start soon
Read moreThe colour steel door framing (double doors that open outwards) are daded and stained wuth exterior plaster paint. Looking to recoat.
Read moreCurrently have a single story low pitch roof. It is brown in colour. I want it painted to ironsand. Roof is in two sections and all fascia and barge boards have been painted already. Will need two coats and a clean
Read moreSmallish job. Insurance is painting two walls in bathroom and we need the other walls painted plus wood skirting and window frame. Maybe about 10-12 sqm
Read moreThe kitchen ceiling needs repainting alone one side above some cupboards. There is some trim around the upper stairs that needs fixing up and some edging needs fixing in the lower toilet ceiling.
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Read moreWe have a meeting room in our office that needs repainting. There are scratches on the walls from where the backs of chairs have hit. There is a small shelf that we would like removed, holes filled and painted over. We have a TV screen attached to the wall which will be replaced and repositioned so there will be holes from the old tv mount that will need filled and painted too. It is not a big room as one of the walls is glass. We estimate the room to be approximately 36.5m2.
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Read more3 bedroom single level permanent material house needs the exterior wood work painted (window frames, ledges, doors, barge boards etc). Most of the woodwork has been sanded and under coated already by another firm last year who due to other commitments could not complete the job. Therefore just need to complete this preparation and then 2 top coats on everything.
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Our trusted tradies will respond to your job, often within a few minutes. You decide who you want to communicate with. You’re in control the whole way.
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Read moreHi we are a small team with high quality workmanship we complete jobs on time and are very tidy , we also do plastering/specialised coatings/spraying/wallpapering. We have been in the trade for 10 years Hi i have been painting for 12 years now and have done a lot of painting in the way learning a lot of skills along the way . I was Foreman of the Airport extension for 2 years which was all com...
Read moreMy mane is vahid (alex) I am a new member of this site. I'm a plasterer and Painter, I have been doing this job for more than a decade. I can provide quality Plastering & Painting. Delivering Quality Product, Stress Free. For Residential and Commercial. Roof Painting and even Insurance Jobs. For Friendly, Excellent & Professional Service. I am here to Help.
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Read moreServices I provide Roof Painting Residential and Commercial painting Pretty much will do any job that my clients want done I have been painting now for 33 years since I left high school at Christchurch Boys High, have done my apprenticeship with my first and only boss which I was there for 10 years before I became self employed and then eventually starting my own company in 2012. We do all...
Read moreHi, I've been in construction industry for more than a decade and specialising in Tiling industry. I'm been in Tiling here for several years doing commercials and residential buildings. I'm specialise in ceramic, mosaic, marble, bluestones, pavings, and doing also a demolition jobs. I'm also specialise in landscaping decorators.
Read moreHi, We are a small painting and decorating team and have over 40 years experience in the trade. We work to a very professional standard and communicate with the client every step of the way. We offer free quotes and can give you the professional job you want done within your budget.
Read moreHi from White pointer Decorating and Painting. I have done this trade thirteen years, interior decorating a lot longer. Have up skilled over the years in other areas as I consider myself as an all rounder. Trusted and police vetted. Warranties given on my jobs, discuss this with me. I pride my self in my reputation. Regards White pointer Painting Team.
Read moreHi I am a Trade Painter I been running my business for the past 15 year. I do new houses and renovations. I also lot of wallpaper work strip wallpaper off hang new. Repaint living rooms etc that need fresh coat of paint Outside work as well Like wooden windows and so on
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Read moreExperienced Painter 20+ years in the trade. Repaints/Repairs, New Houses, Interior, Exterior, Residential, Commercial. Can plaster small jobs, and have contact with trade plasterers for larger. Skilled with weatherboard repairs. Also have builder, plumber, electrician contacts if required. Professional work to a high standard. Will consider small jobs along with full houses/commercial
Read moreHi there, I have been in the painting and decorating industry for 20+ years and running my own business for the past year. I am an honest family man that takes pride in a quality finish only using quality branded materials. No job too small or large, they are all treated to the same quality service.
Read moreHighly skilled painters and decorators With 20 years in the trade. We do wallpapering ,spray painting, Plastering inc level 5 & skim coats. Water-blasting ,roof repaints,new work and old repaints We are very competitive with price And all work is to a high standard.
Read moreHi, we are professional company and have high attention to detail whether it be large or small jobs. We specialize in renovations and alterations. Our team have over 30 Years combined experience. Other services we offer is double glazed timber joinery, window sash repairs and replacement and we have a painting crew too. General Maintenance.
Read moreHi I have been painting in Canterbury for 34 years. I am a honest and reliable tradesman with quality and efficiently. I specialise in Interior and exterior painting Roof painting Wallpaper hanging Waterblasting New or re-paints and much more I can also undertake some handyman jobs. I have liability insurance for peace of mind. I do large and small jobs. Free quotes
Read moreHi I have been painting /decorating for last 15 years .I specialise in home renovations and new houses . I am able to liease with all clients and met their paintings needs .I am reliable turn up on time and complete jobs to a high standard and on time .I have a great knowledge of paints and clients needs .No job too small.Im also fully quialified tradesman who can spray.
Read moreOver 20 years experience in painting. Good quality for a reasonable price!! I've been in the painting industry since 1993. Worked for a big and a few small companies. Till 2004, when lots of painters lost their job in the Netherlands. The decision was made and I started up my own. The work included glazing as well , so as interior/exterior painting and wallpapering. In 2013 my family and I mo...
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