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02/09/2026

Another round of cyclical maintenance completed at Mt Carmel School during the recent school holidays.

This time, our team worked through several classrooms, repainting areas around doors and window liners, along with sections of ceilings and beams.

None of these areas required a major refurbishment. Regular maintenance allows smaller areas to be addressed as they need attention, helping keep the property looking cared for and avoiding a much larger list of work building up over time.

For schools and other commercial properties, quieter periods such as school holidays are also a great opportunity to plan this work with minimal disruption.

We enjoy working with clients on an ongoing basis and getting to know their buildings over time. It makes it much easier to identify what needs attention now, what can wait, and plan future maintenance accordingly.

26/08/2026

Not every problem is visible when we first quote a painting project.

While preparing this ceiling at Mt Carmel School, our painters started working on some cracks that initially appeared to need standard preparation and filling. Once they opened them up, however, they noticed considerable movement in the plasterboard.

Further investigation showed there wasn't adequate support behind the plasterboard. Simply filling the cracks and painting over them may have looked good when we finished, but there was a good chance the cracks would return.

We stopped, explained what we'd found to the client, and a builder was brought in to carry out the necessary remedial work. Once the underlying problem was resolved, we could continue with the painting.

These are the decisions that happen during a project that clients don't always see. If we uncover something that could affect the finished result, we'd rather address it properly than cover it up and leave a problem for later.

19/08/2026

Can you spot Ben? đź‘€

A little behind-the-scenes moment from one of our current projects in Parnell.

We’re helping modernise an architecturally designed 1970s home, where much of the original ginger-toned varnished timber is being transformed with a crisp white painted finish.

Stripping or extensively sanding all of this timber would have made the project prohibitively expensive, so choosing the right paint system was particularly important. For this project, we used two coats of Dulux PRECISION® High Opacity Stain Blocker before moving on to the finishing coats.

And here’s Ben spraying it all white, while dressed almost entirely in white himself.

12/08/2026

We’re back at Mt Carmel School, one of our regular clients, carrying out another part of their ongoing painting maintenance.

This particular job is relatively small — repainting window liners, frames and sills across several classrooms — but these smaller maintenance jobs make a difference.

Keeping on top of worn and damaged areas helps prevent them from becoming bigger jobs later and keeps the school looking cared for. We also believe that when an environment is kept tidy and well maintained, people are more likely to treat it that way too.

That’s why we’re big believers in cyclical maintenance: regularly checking what needs attention and dealing with it as it comes up, rather than waiting until everything needs repainting at once.

05/08/2026

Five years ago, we painted the exterior of this home.

This time, we were invited back to repaint the interior.

While we were there, we couldn't help but take another look at the exterior. It's always rewarding to see how a paint system has performed over time, and it's a great reminder that good preparation and quality products really do make a difference.

Being asked back by previous clients is one of the biggest compliments we can receive. It tells us they were happy with both the workmanship and the overall experience.

Thank you for trusting Hauraki Property Services with your home once again.

29/07/2026

When we asked Ben what he thought was the hardest part of a painting project, his answer wasn’t sanding, climbing ladders or applying paint.

It was packing everything away and leaving the site clean and tidy at the end of the day.

Every evening, our team takes the time to organise tools, remove rubbish, vacuum where needed and leave the work area as neat as possible before heading home.

Respecting our clients’ homes is part of the job. We make sure each site is left clean, safe and ready for the next day.

It’s a small part of the job that often goes unnoticed, but it’s something we’re proud of.

22/07/2026

A small milestone for Hauraki Property Services.

This week we picked up the newest addition to our fleet - our first fully electric work van.

We have been gradually looking at ways to make the business more efficient and reduce our environmental impact, and moving towards electric vehicles is one practical step in that direction.

It also makes sense for the type of work we do, with our teams travelling across Auckland every day between homes, schools, and commercial sites.

The van will soon be wrapped in HPS branding and out on the road with the team.

Look out for our yellow vans on the road!

15/07/2026

A professional paint job involves much more than the tools that fit inside a tool bag.

Our van carries everything needed to prepare surfaces, protect your home, access difficult areas, and complete the work safely and efficiently.

Dust extraction, ladders, mobile scaffolding, drop sheets, lighting, vacuums, masking equipment, and specialist preparation tools all play a part in delivering a quality finish.
It's one of the reasons preparation takes up such a large part of most painting projects.

This is Part 2 of our behind-the-scenes look at what comes to site before the first coat of paint is even applied.

08/07/2026

When people think about painting, they usually picture brushes, rollers, and tins of paint.

In reality, that's only a small part of what comes to site.

Our tool bags are packed with specialist equipment for preparation, repairs, masking, filling, sanding, scraping, measuring, and achieving a quality finish.

Every tool has a purpose, and using the right one at the right time helps us work efficiently while delivering a better result.

This is Part 1 of a behind-the-scenes look at some of the equipment we carry to every painting project.

01/07/2026

Can you paint over varnished timber?

Yes — but only if it's prepared properly.

On this project, we were repainting previously varnished door frames. While varnish can look great, it creates a surface that paint struggles to stick to.

Varnish can also bleed through new paint systems if the correct preparation isn't followed.

To give the new paint the best chance of lasting, we:
- thoroughly sanded the surface
- applied a pigmented sealer
- lightly sanded again without exposing the varnish underneath
- then followed the standard painting system

The preparation takes time, but it's an important part of achieving a durable finish.

Like many painting projects, what happens underneath the final coat often determines how well the paint performs years later.

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