What Our Customers Say
4.9 out of 5, from 72 Google reviews and 14 Facebook reviews — here is every one of them, in our customers’ own words.
P&D Painters has been trusted by homeowners, businesses and community groups across Christchurch for years. Here’s what our customers have to say, in their own words.
“Great price. I found P & D Painters to be totally professional. Their men were polite and respectful and were very careful of the areas where they were painting. They kept my wife and I fully informed on progress and time scale. Their finished product was just as I expected from this firm. Their price was more than acceptable after they had to redo work from another painter. If you want a trustworthy painting company who do a great job, I cannot recommend them enough.”
— Denis Coulter
“Great experience, fabulous painting job and would definately use them again.”
— Beverley Cassin
“Very happy with the wallpapering. Shaquille did a great job.”
— Mark Read
“Highly recommend the P&D Painters team. A seamless, quick and quality process from start to finish. Very happy with the outcome.”
— Gary Bowick
“10/10 standard of work, great quality”
— Connor Douglas
“Highly recommend Russell, Ray and the team for all your decorating needs. We recently contracted them to repaint the outside of our two storey home as well as some internal paintwork and wallpapering. Not only was their work to the highest standard but they were a pleasure to have on site. Really nice people and we love they support our local Prebbleton community as well.”
— Lesley Isaac
“We were glad to have P&D for our house painting, they worked on both the interior and exterior. Russ and his team have a great eye for detail and were a pleasure to have at our home. We are really happy with the finished product and would recommend them to anyone.”
— Ian Ebbs
“Russell, James and the rest of the team were fabulous, they helped us get our house ready for market on a very tight schedule! Excellent eye for detail and very competitive pricing, and as you can see from the images I’ve uploaded how good the finish was. P&D Painter completed some internal and external work for us, and I will be using them again for our next project, and would be very happy to recommend them. Thanks very much for all your hard work.”
— Jackie Breton
“Russell and his team provided an excellent service on what was a tricky church exterior repair and repaint. Peter went well beyond our expectations when it came to dealing with borer damage and the preparation of a sadly neglected church for repainting. It now looks bran new! We had obtained a number of quotes, in which Russell was quick to meet us on site to discuss our requirements and offer advice, then submitted the most competitive quote. He organized an excellent subcontractor for fixing the deteriorating wood work who worked in with his team to complete the job efficiently and on time. They worked safely and fulfilled all the H&S guidelines we required. Russell’s well insured and he and his team are all pleasant to work with. We could not of been happier with the excellent job they made of painting and repairing our church. Thanks again Russell”
— Anthony Reid (Reid Family)
“Highly recommended, Shaquille did a fabulous job painting my bedrooms and bathrooms. An extremely neat and tidy worker with a steady hand for the tricky areas. Communicated well and did an immaculate clean up at the end.”
— Molly Burke
“Very impressed with the Team from P & D Painters. I was referred on by another client who had experienced their workmanship and on seeing the work completed in their home I engaged Russell to quote. A very competitive quote for a full internal paint job completed in 3 stages by Chris & Graham. So impressed with their work ethics with nothing too hard to go beyond the extra mile to complete a very rewarding paint finish throughout. Will have no hesitation in engaging the Company to quote on external work to be completed in the summer months ahead. A job very well done with the minimum of fuss. Thanks guys!!”
— Geoff Cropper
“We were extremely impressed with Russell – P& D Painters. Being new to the area we had been suggested painters then we read this company’s review. Russell came gave us suggestions the quote over 3 stages, very comprehensive and very competitive quote. Stage 2 has now been completed by painters Chris & Graham, very punctual, incredibly fussy, very tidy end of each day and left the house very clean. Stage 3 pencilled in. Thank you guys.”
— Jill Milward
“Used P&D Painters based on a friends recommendation. They were excellent. Friendly and professional staff who did a superb job on the inside of the house. Very impressed with how clean they left the house. Will definitely use them again. Top notch.”
— Jez Dix
“Russell, James, Chris, Graham, and Jake were absolutely brilliant. Their communication was spot on, always happy to help with any questions and were flexible in timing. Everyone was considerate and thoughtful which meant the world to us with our two children running around. The house looks great where they have been, and we couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend P & D painters as skilled professionals in all areas.”
— Lauren Gordon
“Fantastic process throughout. From initial contact via website query, to communication, to quote, to work completed. Russell was very particular to detail and provided very competitive pricing and overall a great job of our interior painting job. Would highly recommend and will be coming back to P&D painters again if I require their services.”
— Dianne Gibson
“P&D Painters painted the fence and exterior of our house. They have done an exceptional job. The team is tidy and extremely careful around our place. The entire job took a couple of weeks to complete. Super impressed with how neat they leave the site at the end of each day. Russell is excellent to deal with and keeps to a good schedule. Highly recommended!”
— Lee-Bin Tee
“P and D Painters painted the roof and outside of our house. Russell was great to deal with and delivered on what he said he would. He kept us up to date with progress and communicated to us regularly and clearly, so we always new what was going on and when to expect it. We are very happy with the finished product. I would happily recommend Russell as competent, professional and pleasant to deal with.”
— Brian Pelham
“Great people and Great job – James and team were professional, friendly and went above and beyond to squeeze as many jobs in to get our character home with tricky second storey access ready to go on the market – highly recommend”
— Joanna Prendergast
“We’re so happy with the final result and the overall experience throughout. The team have managed to fit in with our schedule and have been hugely patient as we worked through our own thinking (spanning a couple of years). The finish is top class and any touch ups where addressed immediately without question. We are already recommending P&D Painters to our neighbours and friends, and will recommend them to anyone. Thanks team!”
— Andrew Harrington · September 2022
“Russell and his team did a fantastic job at our place tidying up several walls – great communication, excellent standard of work and left the place nice and tidy when all done – would highly recommend.”
— Nick Price
“I recently hired P&D Painters and was highly impressed. They were professional, detail-oriented, and delivered excellent quality work. The team was punctual, respectful, and left everything clean. I highly recommend P&D Painters for anyone needing skilled and reliable painters.”
— Jordan Walker
“Russell and his team did a great job painting our house, we are exceptionally pleased with the results. Russell also organised and coordinated the scaffolding and roof and gutter replacement for us making a whole process really straightforward and stress-free. Russell and the team were easy to work with, responded promptly to queries and we couldn’t be happier. The house looks great and we have received many positive comments from passers-by. Huge thanks from us for a job very well done!”
— Alison Marshall
“We are really happy with the work that was done by Shaquille from P&D Painters. Russell responded very quickly to our request for someone to come out at such short notice and she was wonderful to work with and a really practical and good painter. We would thoroughly recommend this painting company for their excellent service.”
— Blunt Lee
“Very pleased with the quality of workmanship on a recent job involving interior painting of walls, doors, frames and windows. Chris and Graham completed the job efficiently and to a high standard. I would definitely reccomend P&D painters and will likely employ their services again.”
— Hugh McColl
“Really friendly crew and they know their stuff. Super happy with the result, plus so pleased Russ gave me some advice to change my bedroom colour (last minute) and it was a great choice! Amazing communication and sticks to the time-frames. Super quick and easy to deal with, would recommend to all friends and family.”
— Felicity Fielding
“I was so impressed with P&D Painters. On reasonably short notice they were able to paint the interior of my apartment and everything was completed within a week. P&D Painters were excellent to deal with and were very prompt when responding to communications. They absolutely exceeded my expectations!”
— Nina McMillan
“We have employed Russell and the team on several occasions. We know that when we engage them the work will be realistically priced, carried out to a high standard, and staff leave the site neat and tidy. Finding excellent tradies is not always easy. We know with Russell and P&D we will not be disappointed.”
— Ken McMaster
“We have been using Russ to do our painting for a number of years now, whether it be the interior of our character homestead renovation, exterior work on farm cottages or the smoko room in the yard they do it all. He has great staff and always makes an excellent job. They take pride in their work and do not rush the job – do it once and do it properly. Would thoroughly recommend them to anyone wanting a professional painting job.”
— Stuart and Mary Stephens
“Can’t speak highly of Russ and his wonderful team — not only was the job finished to an extremely high standard but Russ was extremely accomodating with fitting us in when it suited us. Russ was also very helpful when choosing colours. Would definitely recommend P&D Painters Ltd as your first choice when looking to do some painting – know they are our ‘go to’ for any future work.”
— Anne Marie Leech
“Russell and the team were really great to deal with throughout the complete job. The communication was fantastic as I live out of town. Upon viewing the finished job it was great and they did more than I expected.”
— Bryce Bissett
“Couldn’t be happier with P&D painters. They were able to get a quick and efficient job done with short notice and made our rooms look amazing. The team were really professional and a lovely crew. Would definitely recommend.”
— Lauren Gillanders
“We always opt for P&D Painters from Prebbleton as you know you are going to get an excellent job done, a brilliant friendly service, and if there are any issues with the work, they fix it. They go the extra mile to ensure that you are pleased with the work. Cheers P&D team, see you next time…”
— John Hillary
“Russell and his team have completed the painting on all our new builds and renovations. Communication from Russell is always good and the job is completed on schedule and as quoted. P&D Painters have my sincere endorsements of painters of quality and value and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.”
— Jarrod Sheat, T&J Builders Ltd
“Russell and his team were fabulous to work with. Russell responded promptly to my request for a quote, provided sharp pricing, and then his team delivered a timely a quality result. Will definitely work with again!”
— Simon Brown
“Russell was great to deal with. Concise quoting, timely completion of work and high quality painting. I would certainly recommend.”
— Benjamin Kelt
“I contacted Russell during the lockdown, about repainting the entire interior of my new house. He was incredibly flexible, given the situation, and came out to the house (abiding by the social distancing rules) when he could. There was an issue with the wallpaper and he was honest and upfront about this, and apologised for the error, which I appreciated after dealing with a lot of tradespeople who would not act in such a professional manner. He was also very kind to other people on the site and to me, even when I got stressed over the size of the project. The invoicing was transparent and clear. I would certainly use him again.”
— Nicola Appleton
“We have used Russell and his team on two different houses. They have always been easy to work with, very professional and the finiished job looks amazing. Couldnt more highly recommended.”
— Bernie McCarthy
“We contacted P&D Painters Ltd for a quote on a paint job on an old portacom, both inside and out. The building hadnt been well looked after over the years. The quote came in and was very reasonable. And were Hired. They also did some gib stopping and sealing where needed. These guys did such an amazing job that the building now looks as new as the building beside it. Couldnt have been happier and we are so impressed with the way the job was handled all the way through the process. We would highly recommend P&D Painters to any one wanting a quality job done. They will certainly be coming back to do some other jobs for us. WELL DONE GUYS! You are amazing.”
— Alwyn Chapman
“Absolutely thrilled with P & D Painters, the team has done a great job with painting our brick cladding, hardiplank, soffits, fascia board & spouting. Made a sad house look lovely and fresh and modern. Definitely would recommend them.”
— Denise Burnett · April 2021
“Outstanding quality, service and value from P&D painters, both in my own residence and commercially at my workplace. Helpful advice, great follow-up, and professional quality of work. Cannot fault the team.”
— Kim Alexander
“Excellent experience with P&D Painters. Russell was great to deal with, quick to respond and Chris and the painting team provided a high quality service. Highly recommended.”
— Mitch Stevenson
“Russell and his team painted the inside of our new house, wallpapered a wall in the “powder room” and stained or painted what we needed done on the outside. They worked in well with us and the independent builder we used. I would highly recommend them and would use them again”
— Gerrad Frater
“Put it this way, we’ve got other painting to be done and we’ll only be using P&D painters. Sharp pricing, top quality paint job, and excellent cleanup.”
— Richard Busfield
“We employed P&D Painters recently to do some plastering and surface preparation. The work was completed quickly and professionally. We were very happy with the job done and would happily recommend them.”
— Matthew Hill · July 2021
“Russell and his team completed some inside jobs and stained my cedar house. They were highly professional, did a great painting job, and left no mess.”
— Penny Webster
“Russell and his team painted the interior and exterior of my double storey townhouse. Excellent and professional service, great to deal with. Have recommended to friends and family!”
— Nikki
“Russ and the guys make a terrific job. They are quick, professional and tidy. I highly recommend their services to you. My son also used them had he same great experience.”
— Barbara-Lee Dickson
“We are so pleased with the finished result and the service the painters provided. The painters were friendly and listened to what we wanted. We will definitely use P&D Painters again.”
— Sharon Tod
“Great company. Responded to our request to fix a damaged corner of a wall and completed within days of contacting them. Friendly and professional and a great job.”
— Kellie-Lee James
“PD have done several jobs for us now and they are always consistently amazing. Highly recommend this team!”
— Nadia & Stuart Scott
“The team did a very professional job, outstanding and couldn’t be more happy with the level of service and quality. Communication was excellent, on time, and respectful. Thank you very much.”
— James Greer
“From the initial contact by email to the completion of the interior painting of our house we were pleased with their professionalism and communication. Easy to deal with.”
— David Senior
“Just had our house repainted inside & some exterior wood work done & it looks like new. Such expert advice & a professional job. Highly recommended thanks”
— Anna Jones
“Ray (I hope that’s the right spelling) was very professional and precise in painting all the walls of our house! We are very happy with the service!”
— Shara Morisi
“Thankyou Russell and your team for the great job you did in painting my roof and spouting. You and your team kept me informed through the whole progress. Thankyou. Elizabeth H, Millar Street”
— Elizabeth Hawker
“Great work by Russell and his team. Excellent value and service from start to finish. Would highly recommend”
— Hannah Cooke
“From site visit to completion the P&D team were exceptional. Highly recommend.”
— Richard Roche
“Great work done. Very nice painters especially Shar. Will certainly use them again & recommend them”
— Michelle Ellis
“Great communication and professional team, they worked in well with our tenants and the finished job is great.”
— Shane Dixon
“Fantastic swift service. Very professional, helpful and the price was great.”
— Ginnie Thorner
“Incredibly happy with the outcome, competitive price, clear communication, quality finish. Highly recommended.”
— Dave Adams
“Our home has been very good repainted and the staff was excellent!!”
— Jack Haselager
“Nice job wallpapering the two rooms. Very professional, highly recommended.”
— Monique Denley
“Great communication and excellent job. Would use again.”
— Kristie Duke
“Recommended unconditionally. Excellent workmanship. Great communication.”
— Kevin Lee
“Professional, great communication at all stages, job looks amazing.”
— Kate Blackmore
“Superb job, and lovely people. Would use them again.”
— Gina Hoepf
“Russell and his team of painters provided excellent service and delivered a superb result in their painting of my home. The painting quality exceeded my expectations, and the communication throughout the painting process was fantastic; they kept me informed of their availability in case of rain.”
— Walter Bi
“Our place looks fantastic! Thanks, P&D Painters for your mahi.”
— Alli Williams · January 2026
“I recently had P&D Painters do a full exterior paint and am so impressed with their work! The team was professional, on time, and the quality of work was top-notch. My home looks amazing! I highly recommend them for anyone looking for reliable, high-quality painting. Thank you to the team.”
— Monique Nijdam · December 2024
“My wife and I saw the terrific job P&D Painters did on our neighbours house so we called Russell and got a quote to paint the outside of our house. Russell’s team were very knowledgeable and professional. The finished result is exactly what we hoped for and the team Russell had on site were a pleasure to work with. It has been great doing business with you, Russell. Thanks.”
— Brett Sewell · December 2024
“Highly recommend Russell and the team at P&D. We recently had an exterior and interior paint refresh on a tight timeframe and the team went above expectations to make it happen. From assistance with paint colour selection, to the highest quality of finishing, it has been a pleasure to work with all involved. Thanks again Russell, Chris and all the team.”
— Helen Wilkinson · May 2024
“An outstanding job that more than met my expectations. I think they did the best prep work that I have ever had and the finished results reflected this. The onsite team were committed and easy to have around. Excellent communication and overview by the company. Would highly recommend.”
— Sue Hurst · February 2024
“Totally recommend P&D Painters. Professional approach right from the quote process to completion. Great care taken by the team with preparation and keeping the site clean and tidy. Great job!”
— Tiffany Cawte · June 2021
“Russell, Andrew and the team have done an excellent job of painting our roof and gables. Particular care taken to protect solar panels and skylight which we appreciated. The communication throughout was very prompt. Thanks team, highly recommended.”
— Wendy Pollock · December 2020
“Highly recommend Russ and the team — excellent job and outstanding service.”
— Amanda Nuttall · November 2020
“Russell and his team just recently finished our personal new home we built. They worked very hard on the grooved ply ceiling which turned out amazing. Russ always keeps in touch in regards to finishing for other trades to come in and complete their part of the build.”
— Joseph Smith · October 2020
“Russ has been our go-to for many years now providing a range of painting and decorating services. Workmanship is of a very high standard, they are reliable, very tidy and communicate well. We have recommended P&D Painters to family and friends and will continue to do so.”
— Derryn Taylor · June 2020
“Russ and the team provided an excellent service with the interior painting of our house. Very professional, tidy and easy to work with. Worked within our budget and as quoted. The end result is excellent. Very highly recommended.”
— Rachael Greer · July 2018
“Russ and team have recently completed the interior of our house extension and part of the existing house. Work was of an exceptional standard, the site was kept clean and tidy and the job was done under a fair bit of time pressure as well. Would not hesitate at all to recommend!”
— Craig Hurford · January 2018
“We have used Russell and his team to paint the interiors of two of our houses now. The first he also managed our EQC repairs. The work has been to the highest standard, in fact so good that they ended up painting at least three friends houses as a result and managing other repairs. These guys are meticulous and have a real attention to the detail. Extremely professional and trustworthy and I have had no hesitation leaving them to paint while we were on holiday. Forget the cowboys, do it properly and use these guys.”
— Scott Wishart · August 2017
“I wish to thank Russ and his team for the wonderful job that they did when they decorated the gym at the Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Canterbury Centre. The team very kindly donated their time and paint to give the gym a new lease of life and it is very much appreciated by our members. They were professional and efficient in getting the job done, with minimal disruption to our provision of exercise groups. As a charity it is hard to find sufficient funding for our services, so it was lovely to receive such a kind and thoughtful donation.”
— Rachel Clemens, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Canterbury Centre · August 2016