Interior
Interior Painting
Walls, ceilings, trims, doors and feature walls. Smooth, low-mess and tidied up each day. Thorough prep included.
House painting in Blenheim & the Marlborough Sounds A tidy, lasting paint job, inside and out.
Scott Cairns is a qualified tradesman painter with 30+ years on the tools. He and his team work across Blenheim, Renwick, Picton, Havelock, Seddon and the Sounds.
4.7 from 15 Google reviews
What we do
Painting done right, from prep to final coat
House painting in Blenheim, Picton and across Marlborough, inside and out. Homes, new builds and light commercial, plus airless spraying, epoxy floor coatings and farm sheds.
Exterior
Exterior House Painting
Weatherboard repaints and recoats built for Marlborough sun and salt air. Water blasting, mould treatment, full prep and long-life exterior systems.
Spraying
Airless Spraying
A fast, even finish on roofs, fences, ceilings and cladding. Masked, prepped and sprayed clean.
New builds
New Homes & Renovations
Full paint packages for new builds and renovations, working in with your builder.
Floors
Concrete Floor Coatings
Hard-wearing 2-pack epoxy coatings for garages, sheds and workshops. Sealed, dust-free and easy to clean. We seal driveways too.
Rural & light commercial
Fences, Farm & Commercial
Fences, farm sheds and light commercial work. We can also arrange scaffolding for higher and bigger jobs.
30+years on the tools
About us
A small Marlborough team that does the job properly
Freelance Painters Marlborough is a small, tidy painting team led by Scott, a qualified tradesman painter. We take on house painting inside and out, new homes, renovations, farm buildings and light commercial in Blenheim and about 100 km around it, from the Sounds and Rai Valley south to Ward.
No shortcuts on the prep, no mess left behind, and a straight answer on what your job needs. We aim for quality at its best, and stand behind the work.
- Qualified tradesman, 30+ yearsA local owner-operator, not a franchise crew.
- Free quotes, workmanship guaranteedClear pricing up front and a guarantee on the finish.
Locally owned
Meet the owner
The person who quotes your job is the one on site painting it.
Scott Cairns
Owner and tradesman painter
Trade-qualified painter with 30+ years on the tools. Scott quotes your job and keeps you up to date while the work is done.
He works alongside his team, and brings in a couple more trusted contractors on bigger jobs.
Some of our work
Real photos from our jobs, no staging. Weatherboards, new builds, interiors and commercial repaints.
What locals say
Recommended around Marlborough
4.7 from 15 Google reviews
★★★★★
“Working with Scott was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence truly shone through in the exceptional job he did painting our outside windows. The quality of his workmanship speaks for itself, and we couldn't be happier with the results. I highly recommend Freelance Painters to anyone in need of top-notch painting services. Thank you for exceeding our expectations.”
Sorayah and Andrew LindstromGoogle review
★★★★★
“Scott applied oil stain to our entire exterior, it took a little longer than expected due to rain nearly every day. Scott is meticulous in his work, drop cloths and tape used everywhere. The job was on budget on time and very well done. I would recommend Scott for any of your painting needs. If he is still painting in a few years I will have him back to do our exterior again.”
Charles HumeGoogle review
★★★★★
“I used Freelance Painters and was really happy with their workmanship and professionalism. Scott kept me up to date with progress sending me photos of the job as it progressed with a descriptive email (I was out of town). His services were reasonably priced and i would have no hesitation on recommending his services to others.”
Lenny O'ConnellGoogle review
★★★★★
“Awesome painting service! Great communication throughout. We are really pleased with the job, thanks so much team!”
Mary BruceGoogle review
★★★★★
“Freelance painter recently did a fantastic job for us, and extended the job at short notice to allow for additional work. We would highly recommend!”
Louisa LeggettGoogle review
Where we work
Areas we cover
We're based at Grovetown, just north of Blenheim, and take on house painting and light commercial work in Blenheim and about 100 km around it, across Marlborough. If your place isn't listed, give Scott a call and ask.
Blenheim
- Blenheim
- Springlands
- Witherlea
- Redwoodtown
- Mayfield
- Riverlands
- Yelverton
- Islington
- Riversdale
- Burleigh
- Fairhall
- Omaka
- Farnham
- Roselands
- Wither Rise
- Marlborough Ridge
Wairau Plain & valleys
- Grovetown
- Spring Creek
- Wairau Pā
- Tuamarina
- Rapaura
- Rārangi
- Woodbourne
- Renwick
- Wairau Valley
- Waihopai Valley
Picton & Queen Charlotte
- Picton
- Waikawa
- Koromiko
- Whatamango Bay
- Port Underwood
- Ngākuta Bay
- Anakiwa
- Linkwater
Havelock, Rai Valley & Portage
- Kaituna
- Okaramio
- Havelock
- Moenui
- Canvastown
- Pelorus Bridge
- Rai Valley
- Te Māhia
- Portage
- Ōkiwi Bay
Awatere & south to Ward
- Dashwood
- Seddon
- Lower Awatere Valley
- Blind River
- Lake Grassmere
- Ward
- Ward Beach
Marlborough Sounds
Baches and homes in the bays you can drive to, along Queen Charlotte Drive, Port Underwood, Mahau Sound, Kenepuru Sound as far as Portage, and Ōkiwi Bay.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people usually ask before booking a painter.
What areas do you cover?
We cover Blenheim and about 100 km around it, across Marlborough: Renwick and the Wairau Valley, Picton, Havelock and Rai Valley, the inner Sounds bays you can drive to (Queen Charlotte Drive, Port Underwood, Mahau Sound, Kenepuru Sound as far as Portage, and Ōkiwi Bay), and south through Seddon to Ward. If you're not sure whether we cover your spot, give Scott a call and ask.
How do I get a quote?
Quotes are free and there's no obligation. Call Scott on 0210 298 3216 or send us an email with a few details about the job, and we'll sort a time to come and take a look.
What kinds of painting jobs do you take on?
Interior and exterior house painting, new builds and renovations, plus airless spraying, water blasting, mould treatment, concrete floor coatings, driveway sealing, fences, farm buildings and light commercial work. We can also arrange scaffolding for higher and bigger jobs.
Is the prep work included?
Yes. Good preparation is part of the job, including water blasting, sanding and masking, and we tidy up at the end of each day.
Are you qualified?
Yes. Scott is a qualified tradesman painter with more than 30 years on the tools.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, our workmanship is guaranteed. If you'd like the details for your job, just ask Scott when he quotes.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm, and Saturday, 9am to 4pm. We're closed on Sunday, but you're welcome to email any time.
Get in touch
Let's talk about your paint job
Give Scott a call or drop us an email for a free, no-obligation quote in Blenheim and about 100 km around it, from the Sounds and Rai Valley south to Ward.
Phone0210 298 3216
HoursMonday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm
Saturday, 9am to 4pm
Sunday, closed
Saturday, 9am to 4pm
Sunday, closed
Based at2636 State Highway 1, Grovetown, Blenheim 7202
Free, no-obligation quote
Tell us a bit about the job and we'll sort a time to take a look.
Call 0210 298 3216 Email us about your jobOpens a pre-filled email to scott@freelancepainter.co.nz, no forms, no fuss.