Flawless Finishes is a Christchurch-based painting and decorating company founded in 2014 by Kieran Fahy, who began his painting and decorating career in Ireland at just 17 years old, and his partner Helen. As registered Master Painters, the company offers a complete range of services including interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, plastering and roof painting for residential and light commercial properties across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region.
The business backs its work with a 5-year guarantee on workmanship, supported by Master Painters New Zealand on both materials and workmanship, and sources eco-friendly materials suited to each project. Flawless Finishes works directly with homeowners as well as larger organisations, including Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (Ō.C.H.T), Premium Homes and CVI Projects Ltd.
The company holds an 'Excellent' rating based on 37 Google reviews (verified via Trustindex), with customers repeatedly highlighting clear communication, tidy and professional crews, and consistent, high-quality workmanship. Flawless Finishes also offers a free 30-minute colour consultation in partnership with Resene, along with free, no-obligation quotes.
Flawless Finishes has built its reputation in Christchurch on a simple promise: 'We do it once and we do it right.' Founded in 2014, the company traces its roots back to founder Kieran Fahy, who began his painting and decorating career at just 17 in Ireland — a trade that, as the company describes it, demands a broad skill set spanning wallpapering, plastering and interior styling.
Kieran's early work under the Flawless Finishes name earned a reputation for standout results delivered on time and within budget. After several successful years, Kieran and his partner Helen relocated to New Zealand, eventually settling in Christchurch, motivated by an opportunity to lift standards in the local painting industry. Flawless Finishes NZ launched in 2014, joined by a business partner, and has grown into a Master Painters-registered company serving the wider Canterbury region.
The company's service range covers interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, plastering and roof painting, for both residential and light commercial properties. Alongside standard house painting, the team has taken on more unusual projects too — one customer testimonial describes a tricky triangular feature wall with matching triangular windows, finished as a custom mural. Flawless Finishes also works with larger organisations, including Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (Ō.C.H.T), Premium Homes and CVI Projects Ltd, alongside individual homeowners.
As registered Master Painters, Flawless Finishes backs its work with a 5-year guarantee on workmanship, supported by Master Painters New Zealand across both materials and workmanship. The company also positions itself as an eco-friendly painting business, sourcing quality, eco-friendly materials suited to each project. Core values outlined by the company include clear and honest communication throughout a project, transparent pricing with no hidden costs, respect for a client's home during the job, and ongoing aftercare once the final coat has dried.
Flawless Finishes holds an 'Excellent' rating based on 37 Google reviews, verified through Trustindex. Reviewers consistently mention strong communication, tidy and considerate crews, and work completed on time and within budget. One long-term client, a charity with assets spread across New Zealand, described the team as 'the best decorators in the Nation,' while a motel operator who has used the company since 2017 praised their ability to minimise disruption to an active business. Other reviews highlight specific team members by name, including Kieran, Ian (site manager), Josh, Anton, and Kieren, reflecting a business built substantially on repeat clients and referrals.
For homeowners unsure where to start, Flawless Finishes offers a free 30-minute colour consultation in partnership with Resene, covering a wide range of painting and wallpapering options for an entire space or a single feature wall. Quotes are free and come with no obligation, and the company also offers an after-hours service for businesses wanting to minimise disruption, along with quick turnaround options for time-sensitive jobs like rental properties.
Flawless Finishes is based at 342 Wilsons Road North, Waltham, Christchurch, and operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, with after-hours service available on request. Enquiries can be directed to the office or estimator by phone, or by email, and the business maintains an active presence on Facebook and Instagram.