We’re NOt here for quick Fixes

We’re here do it properly.

Elite Choice Painting Services is built on experience, precision, and pride in workmanship. We specialise in high-quality residential and architectural painting, delivering finishes that last - not shortcuts that need revisiting.

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FOUNDER & LEAD PAINTER

HI, I’M JAMES,

Elite Choice Painting Services was built on a simple belief - painting should be done properly, with care, experience, and pride in the finish. For me, it’s never just about applying colour. It’s about preparation, understanding how different surfaces and products behave, and delivering a result that lasts. After more than 25 years in the trade, I started Elite Choice to step away from the volume-driven approach that’s become common in the industry and instead focus on quality, craftsmanship, and accountability. Keeping the business deliberately small allows me to stay hands-on and involved, ensuring every project meets the standard I’d expect in my own home.

Originally training and working in Western Australia before relocating to the Northern Rivers in 2015, I’ve worked across modern homes, renovations, heritage properties, and specialist finishes, including airless and HVLP spraying. Painting has always been a genuine passion of mine, and living in this region continues to influence the way I work. Outside of the job, I spend my time bodyboarding, travelling, training, and getting outdoors, whether that’s in the ocean, the hinterland, or simply appreciating the natural beauty the Northern Rivers has to offer. That connection to movement, light, and environment carries through into my work, shaping the way I approach colour, finish, and detail on every project.

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A man kneeling on the floor working with construction tools and equipment, surrounded by buckets of paint and paint sprayer, in a room with white walls and a small window.
A dining area with a rustic wooden table surrounded by white chairs. The ceiling is black with exposed beams, and there is a brick wall with a hanging industrial-style light. Behind the table, a wall features horizontal wooden slats with integrated lighting, revealing some black billiard balls.

WE’RE HERE TO DO IT PROPERLY

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From contemporary homes to heritage restorations, our approach is straightforward:

prepare thoroughly, use the right products, and execute every detail with care.

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Ways to work with me

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  • "He was extremely efficient and provided an amazing service"

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    James painted my roof and gutterings, of which he did a professional and immaculate job. He was extremely efficient and provided an amazing service, being very lovely to work with. I highly recommend his services.

    — Kath

  • "James and Bryce did an excellent job in making the new installation look complete"

    We recently had the outside of our awning soffits painted by Elite Choice Painting Service - James and Bryce did an excellent job in making the new installation look complete. We have more work to be done and will be using Elite Choice once again, I would recommend them to any future customers.

    - Peter Hiscox | AJEdden

  • "James delivered truly exceptional results. His work in high-traffic zones was seamless."

    For the challenging large-scale repaint of the Suffolk Park Shopping Centre, Elite Choice Painting (James) delivered truly exceptional results. His work in high-traffic zones was seamless. The painting quality is incredibly high, marked by excellent attention to detail and even coverage, resulting in great feedback on the centre’s updated look. Crucially, his professionalism was flawless: he was on budget, on time and went above and beyond to minimise any disruption to our tenants and customers. His site management was impeccable. I confidently recommend James for any demanding commercial project.

    - Rodney | The Suffolk Park Shopping Centre

A person with tattoos wearing a white shirt, shorts, and a cap painting the upper shelves of a built-in bookcase with a roller brush.

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Thoughtful painting doesn’t shout - it quietly transforms how a space feels, functions, and endures.

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