Dunedin’s Guide to Quality Painting: Interior, Exterior, Roof, and More...

With over 10 years of experience in professional painting and decorating, we’ve learned a thing or two about what makes a paint job truly last and what can go wrong when it doesn’t.

From booking interior painting in the colder months to scheduling exterior and roof painting during Dunedin’s warmer, drier seasons, timing is just as important as technique. Even aligning your project with tenant turnover or home renovations can make a big difference in getting the job done right.

Because let’s be honest no one wants to repaint a wall (or an entire house) twice over in a short time frame.

Do it once, and do it right.

Interior Painting in Dunedin: Create a Space You Actually Want to Live In

Whether you’re preparing a rental property in North Dunedin, renovating your forever home in St Kilda, or giving your Mosgiel kitchen or bathroom a fresh look, interior painting is the most affordable way to transform your space. 

But not all paint jobs are created equal. Poor surface prep, low-quality paint, and rushed application often lead to:

• Uneven coverage

• Scuffed or peeling walls

• Mismatched colours and finishes

At Maka Makeovers, we take the time to get it right. We use premium products, smooth out imperfections, and apply crisp lines so your interior paint not only looks great, it lasts. And if your interior walls need a bit of fixing up before the paint goes on? Well, you know what, we can help you with that too!

Simply fill out a contact form here and we can look at a non obligation quote

Exterior Painting: Protect Your Property from Dunedin and Otago weather. 

Dunedin is known for its character homes and its unpredictable weather. From coastal salt spray in Brighton to frosty mornings in North Dunedin, your exterior paint needs to do more than look good. It needs to perform and protect. 

We often see homes with flaking paint, water damage, or faded finishes simply because they were painted with the wrong product or during the wrong season.

Our exterior painting services are tailored for the Dunedin and Otago climate. We:

• Properly clean and prep all surfaces

• Use weather-resistant, high-performance paint

• Paint during ideal conditions to ensure long-term durability

Whether you're refreshing a villa or repainting a new build, we’ll make sure your home stays protected and looks sharp for years to come.

Don’t just take our word for it. Check out a testimonial from a customer below. 

“I can't recommend the team at Maka Makeovers enough. Friendly, professional, and excellent communication from David from start to finish. This was not a small project and all work was carried out by owner/operator Veni who went above and beyond exceeding all expectations. Don't look past these guys if you want a job completed to a high standard, on time and on budget.”

Lynette

Roof Painting: Don’t Forget the Top of Your Home

It’s easy to forget about your roof, until it starts to fade, rust, or leak. A quality roof painting job not only protects your property but can also add value and improve curb appeal.

We provide roof painting services across Dunedin and Otago, using professional equipment and specialist coatings designed for:

• Metal roofing

• Concrete tiles

• Corrugated iron

Whether your home is in Andersons Bay, Green Island, or Roslyn, we’ll prepare your roof properly and apply durable coatings that can handle Dunedin’s unique weather conditions — from scorching sun to sideways rain.

And if your roof requires scaffolding? No stress, we’ll help organise that too, so everything runs smoothly from prep to finish.

Book your free roof painting quote, we’ll even help organise the scaffolding.

Wallpaper Installation: Add Style Without the Stress

Not every room needs a coat of paint, sometimes, wallpaper is what you need. Whether you're adding a feature wall in your lounge or bringing life to a blank hallway, wallpaper installation offers endless design possibilities.

Ever wondered how we get those patterns to line up just right — or how one wall can totally transform a room? That’s the difference a professional makes. From bold prints to subtle textures, we help you turn a plain wall into a standout feature.

But DIY wallpapering can be a frustrating (and messy) experience. Poor alignment, bubbling, and peeling edges can quickly ruin the effect.

We offer clean, professional wallpaper hanging services throughout Dunedin and the surrounding suburbs. We’ll make sure your patterns match, your corners are crisp, and your wallpaper stays exactly where it should on the wall.

What Happens When You Hire the Wrong Painter?

We’ve seen it more times than we’d like — rushed jobs, poor prep, and shortcuts that lead to bigger problems down the line. In fact, we have been called in to fix up what others left behind. The most common issues we see?

• Paint peeling within months

• Stains bleeding through due to skipped priming

• Colours that don’t match the brief

• Water damage from poor sealing or prep work

The truth is, hiring a cheap painter can cost you far more in the long run especially with Dunedin’s unpredictable weather and older homes. When paint fails, it’s not just cosmetic. It can lead to repairs, repeat work, and frustration.

At Maka Makeovers, we take pride in doing things properly the first time. From your first quote to the final brushstroke, we bring quality craftsmanship, reliable scheduling, and honest communication to every project.

Contact us here at Maka Makeovers — we’re here to help, not just paint.

Serving Dunedin and Otago

We provide painting and decorating services across Dunedin and the wider Otago region, including:

• Brighton

• Mosgiel

• Port Chalmers

• St Clair & St Kilda

• Fairfield

• Green Island

• And everywhere in between

The best Dunedin Painters

If you're planning to repaint your interior, protect your exterior, restore your roof, or add a touch of wallpaper magic, Maka Makeovers has your back.

📞 Contact us today for a free quote and get the job done right, the first time.