★★★★★ Recommended by Canterbury homeowners on Google & Facebook
Kitchen and dining repaintBoard and batten new buildOpen-plan livingWeatherboard exteriorBedroom repaint

Full-Service
Painting Company in Canterbury

✓Free measure up, fixed price in writing
✓Prep done properly, no shortcuts
✓Most interiors finished in 3–5 days
✓250+ projects completed across Canterbury
✓Fully insured, 24 years' experience
250+
★★★★★
projects completed
“I cannot recommend them enough. Tim and the team were professional and always had a positive attitude on site.”
Tyler Erickson · via Google
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CP-01250+ projects completed
CP-0224 years' experience
CP-03Fully insured
CP-04Free quotes
CP-05Fixed price in writing
CP-06Featured in Abode Magazine
CP-07Christchurch to Ashburton
CP-01250+ projects completed
CP-0224 years' experience
CP-03Fully insured
CP-04Free quotes
CP-05Fixed price in writing
CP-06Featured in Abode Magazine
CP-07Christchurch to Ashburton
CP-01250+ projects completed
CP-0224 years' experience
CP-03Fully insured
CP-04Free quotes
CP-05Fixed price in writing
CP-06Featured in Abode Magazine
CP-07Christchurch to Ashburton
CP-01250+ projects completed
CP-0224 years' experience
CP-03Fully insured
CP-04Free quotes
CP-05Fixed price in writing
CP-06Featured in Abode Magazine
CP-07Christchurch to Ashburton

Here's what our customers are saying

5.0★★★★★
5 star rated on Google · 9 reviews
★★★★★

“Fantastic professional service and attention to detail. I am so happy with how my renovation looks. Thanks Tim and the team. Would recommend to all my friends.”

Gwen Glazzard
Google review
★★★★★

“I cannot recommend them enough. Tim and the team were professional and always had a positive attitude on site.”

Tyler Erickson
Google review
★★★★★

“Great to have Tim and Roy on site. Quality painting and excellent to work with. We threw in some challenges with bold colours and tall walls. They rose to the occasion! Very happy with the workmanship and advice and very happy to recommend AMS Decorators. Did I mention they have been a pleasure to work with? Absolutely!”

Mark Brokenshire
Google review
★★★★★

“Couldn't be happier with Tim and the AMS boys. Great to deal with, very professional, and they were more than happy to work around the other trades on a sometimes very busy site! And on top of all that, they did a fantastic job in our new …”

Ben Jones
Google review
★★★★★

“The level of work was up to a very high standard, Tim was a pleasure to deal, very professional and reliable, would definitely recommend the boys at AMS Decorators. …”

Doug Rhodes
Google review
★★★★★

“These guys were so good to deal with. Recently used them for a project and Tim and his team nailed it. Very high quality and professional work. We will use them again for sure …”

Arnav Taode
Google review
★★★★★

“Tim did an outstanding job. He was professional, efficient, and clearly passionate about his work. The results exceeded our expectations and brought real character to the space. Highly recommended.”

Juanma Alvarez
Google review
★★★★★

“We accepted Tim's quote for the painting of the exterior of our house because Resene recommended him. We found him to be a skilled tradesman who communicated effectively with us and with his scaffolders so that apart from brief periods lost …”

Murray Williams
Google review
★★★★★

“I highly recommend Tim and his team for any painting project. They are professional, courteous and incredibly skilled. Being Resene Eco-Decorators, they ensure the job is done in a sustainable, eco-friendly manner and their work always exceeds expectations. Can't speak highly enough!”

Chloe
Google review

Fresh off the brushes

Recent repaints for Canterbury families, from single bedrooms to full villa exteriors.

Board and batten new build
Board and batten new build
Raked ceiling living area
Raked ceiling living area
Bedroom repaint
Bedroom repaint
Open-plan living
Open-plan living
Dining and kitchen
Dining and kitchen
Weatherboard exterior
Weatherboard exterior
Corrugated iron roof recoat
Corrugated iron roof recoat
Bathroom walls and ceiling
Bathroom walls and ceiling
Hallway and wardrobe doors
Hallway and wardrobe doors
Pick your job

What needs
a fresh coat?

Not sure what you need? We'll come out, look at the surfaces, and tell you straight what it'll take and what it'll cost.

Interior painting
CP-11 · INSIDE

Interior painting

Walls, ceilings, trims and doors. Proper filling and sanding, crisp cut lines, and low-odour paint so you can stay living in the house.

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Exterior painting
CP-12 · OUTSIDE

Exterior painting

Weatherboards, soffits, sills and joinery. We wash, scrape, fill and prime first, so the finish stands up to Canterbury sun and frost.

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Roof painting
CP-13 · OVERHEAD

Roof painting

Iron and Decramastic roofs cleaned, rust treated, primed and finished in two coats. Safe access sorted by us.

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Wallpaper removal & plastering
CP-14 · PREP

Wallpaper removal & plastering

Old wallpaper stripped, walls stopped and sanded to a paint-ready finish. Ideal before selling or a full interior repaint.

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Fixed price.
In writing.
The number we quote is the number you pay.
Why Canterbury calls us
250+
projects completed
24 yrs
on the tools
Insured
fully covered
Abode Mag
featured 2025

No surprises.
No shortcuts.

✓
Prep done properly
Washing, scraping, filling and sanding is most of the job. We don't skip it to save a day.
✓
Fixed price in writing
You get a written quote listing every surface and coat. No surprise invoices at the end.
✓
Tidy site, every day
Drop sheets down, gear packed away at knock-off, and your place left the way we found it.
✓
Shows up when we say
If the weather pushes us back, you'll hear it from us first, not when you're waiting at the window.

From phone call
to final coat

You deal with the same person from the first call to the final walkthrough. No call centres, no subbies you've never met.

1
Call or send the form
Tell us roughly what you're after and where you are.
2
Free measure up & quote
We look at the surfaces, talk colours and finishes, then send a fixed price in writing.
3
Prep and paint
We book a start date, protect your place, prep properly, then apply every coat on the quote.
4
Walkthrough & touch-ups
We walk every room or wall with you and fix anything before we call it done.

Painting all over
Canterbury

Christchurch city and suburbs, Selwyn, Waimakariri, and down to Ashburton. If you're not on the list, give us a ring.

Christchurch CentralRiccartonFendaltonMerivalePapanuiCashmereHalswellSumnerBurwoodHornbyRollestonLincolnPrebbletonRangioraKaiapoiWoodendDarfieldAshburton+ everywhere between

Good questions

Most single-storey homes take 1–2 weeks depending on prep and weather. We give you a start date and a realistic finish date with your quote.

Let's get your
place painted

Spring and summer book out fast. Get your free measure up and quote in now.

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