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The work
A selection of completed projects across the Wairarapa and Greater Wellington.
Wairarapa · Greater Wellington · Lower North Island
Professional spray finishing and custom joinery. Honest prep, the right products, and results that hold up in a real kitchen — not just a showroom.
What we do
From a kitchen colour change to bespoke built-in joinery — we do the work properly or we'll tell you why it isn't worth doing.
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Doors, drawer fronts, panels, kickboards — colour change, same-colour refresh, or a full modern update. Properly prepped and finished to last.
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Wardrobes, laundries, vanities, shelving — refinished or built new. We handle custom joinery where replacement makes more sense than respraying.
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Tables, buffets, bedsides and more. Restore, refinish and protect — we assess the substrate first so the finish actually holds.
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Bespoke cabinetry, kitchens, and built-ins designed and made to your space. Skilled carpentry with a fine finishing standard throughout.
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Chips, swelling, delamination, hardware and alignment — sorted properly before we apply a single coat. No painting over problems.
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Larger scopes involving joinery, finishing and installation. We work with homeowners, builders and architects across the region.
How it works
A clear process with no surprises — we'll tell you what's realistic before you spend a cent.
Photos + door count + what you want changed. We can price most jobs from photos. If we need more, we'll say so.
Clean, degrease, sand, repair, prime. This is where durability is won or lost — we don't skip it.
Smooth, even, durable finish with the right product system for your substrate.
Reinstall, align, tidy up. You get your space back looking the way it should.
Gallery
A selection of completed projects across the Wairarapa and Greater Wellington.
Cost guide
Every job is quoted from what's actually there. These ranges give you a realistic starting point — final price depends on condition, repairs needed, access, and finish system.
Doors, drawer fronts, and panels. Price varies with door count, condition, repairs, and colour or finish choice.
Wardrobes, vanities, laundries, buffets. Scope and substrate condition drive the range.
Bespoke kitchens, built-ins, and cabinetry. Quoted from plans or site measurement once scope is clear.
All pricing is ex-GST and subject to site conditions. We quote from photos in most cases — send us what you've got and we'll give you a straight answer.
Making the right call
We'll tell you which option makes sense — even if that means recommending replacement over our own work.
We check substrate condition, edge stability, joints, and existing coatings. That tells us whether refinishing will hold up — not just look good for six months. If it's not worth finishing, we'll tell you straight.
Reviews
"Our kitchen looks completely different — like it came out of a showroom. The prep work was meticulous and six months on the finish still looks immaculate."Sarah & Tom Whitfield · Greytown
"Honest about what was and wasn't worth doing. Saved us money by repairing a few doors rather than doing the whole kitchen. Really appreciated the straight advice."Marcus Reid · Masterton
"The custom built-in is exactly what we wanted. Beautiful craftsmanship and a flawless finish. We've had so many compliments — would recommend without hesitation."Philippa & Dave Lawson · Featherston
"Turned our tired 1990s kitchen into something that looks genuinely modern. Colour change was perfect — matched exactly what we had in mind. Great communication throughout."Nicky Thorn · Carterton
"Used Habitat for a laundry fit-out. Tight space, tricky access, and they handled it without any drama. Finished on time, on budget, and the result is exceptional."James Faulkner · Martinborough
"We had chips and swelling on a few doors that other painters just wanted to paint over. These guys fixed it properly first. You'd never know anything was ever wrong."Anna Chen · Lower Hutt
Common questions
Depends on scope and repairs needed. Prep, spray, and curing all factor in. We'll give you a realistic timeframe once we've seen photos and door counts — not a number pulled from thin air.
Durability comes from prep, the right primer system, and the correct topcoat for the substrate. We're aiming for a finish that holds up to a real kitchen — daily use, cleaning, and humidity.
Depends on access, scope, and how much disruption you want. Some jobs suit removal and off-site spray finishing; others can be managed carefully on-site with proper masking and containment.
Yes — Wairarapa and Greater Wellington, and further by arrangement for the right job. Tell us your location upfront so we can confirm logistics and travel.
In most cases, yes. We can colour-match to paint codes, samples, or existing doors. Bring us a door or a code and we'll confirm what's achievable before quoting.
Yes. If respraying isn't the right answer, or you want something built new, we do custom cabinetry and joinery — designed, built, finished, and installed.
Get in touch
Clear details in. Accurate pricing out. In most cases we can quote from photos — no need for a site visit upfront.
Or contact us directly:
workshop@habitat.co.nz
027 202 5876
Or email with photos to workshop@habitat.co.nz