Interior & exterior painting
Careful preparation, clean lines and durable paint systems for homes, renovations and new builds.

Trusted across Canterbury · Central Otago
Painting, plastering and wallpapering across Christchurch, Canterbury and Central Otago—completed carefully by friendly, qualified tradesmen who respect your home.

Years of painting
and decorating experience
What we do
Careful preparation, clean lines and durable paint systems for homes, renovations and new builds.
Small-to-medium stopping, repair work and Level 5 skim finishes completed with close attention to detail.
Professional stripping, wall preparation and precise hanging for feature walls and complete rooms.
Fast site visits, clear scopes and careful painting, plastering and wallpaper repairs for homeowners, builders and insurance repair teams.
Accredited intumescent coating application completed with careful preparation and close attention to the specified coating system.
Specialist oiling and staining for cedar and all exterior timbers, using premium coating systems for lasting protection across Canterbury and Central Otago.
Selected projects
A selection of detailed residential, heritage and architectural finishing by DG Painting. Tap any photo to view it in full.
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Christchurch
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Arrowtown
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Canterbury
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Painting, wallpapering & detailed finishing
Why DG Painting
We are a hands-on team of qualified tradesmen—not a rushed production crew.
We bring 35 years of painting and decorating experience to every job. Our focus is careful preparation, tidy work and a finish we are proud to put our name on.
Insurance repair specialists
Experienced help when your home needs to be put right.
We provide responsive assessments and detailed scopes for insurance painting, plastering and wallpaper repairs. DG Painting works with homeowners, builders and repair coordinators across Canterbury and Central Otago.
Recent insurance repairs
A look at DG Painting’s insurance reinstatement work — from rooms under repair and ceiling preparation to wallpapering, painting and completed decorating.
Discuss your repair work →
Specialist timber care across Canterbury and Central Otago.
Also from DG Painting
Premium oils and stains for cedar and all exterior timbers, applied by qualified tradesmen with over 35 years’ coating experience.
Painting & decorating FAQs
A few helpful answers before we get started.
Ask us about your projectWe work across Christchurch and wider Canterbury, as well as Central Otago. Tell us where your project is and Darryl can discuss availability with you.
Use the quote form below or call 021 942 370 for a free, no-obligation quote. Include your location and a short description of the work. You can also email photos or plans to darryl@dgpainting.nz to help us understand the job.
Yes. Our small team offers painting, wallpaper hanging and small-to-medium plastering and repair work. That includes stopping and Level 5 skim finishes, with one point of contact for your decorating work.
Yes. We provide painting, plastering and wallpaper reinstatement, with insurance-work experience in Central Otago and recent Canterbury work. We work with homeowners, builders and repair coordinators. Send through the repair scope if you have one.
We can assess the damage and advise on plaster repairs, wall preparation and wallpaper work. Whether a local repair will blend in depends on the existing finish and the availability of matching wallpaper. We will discuss the options with you.
Timing depends on the size of the job, preparation, repairs and drying times. Weather can also affect exterior work. Darryl can discuss the likely timeframe and access arrangements when reviewing your project.
Free, no-obligation quote
Send through a few details and Darryl will get back to you personally.