The usual signs are fading or chalky colour, cracking, flaking or peeling paint, bare patches where the surface is exposed, and staining or mildew that does not wash off. Paint failing in several places at once generally means the coating has reached the end of its life.
Exterior paint is protection as much as appearance, so failure matters beyond how it looks. Once the film is broken, water reaches the substrate underneath, and on timber that leads to swelling and rot far more expensive to fix than repainting. Sun-facing elevations usually go first, so a house can need attention on one side well before the others. Repainting before the coating fails completely is considerably cheaper, because preparation is lighter. Our painting services page covers what an assessment involves.
A typical residential exterior repaint takes three days to two weeks depending on the size of the property, how much preparation is needed and the weather. Interior work is usually quicker. Commercial projects vary widely with the scale and how work has to be phased around occupants.
Preparation is normally the longest stage and the one that determines how long the finish lasts. Washing, scraping, sanding, filling, priming and masking often take more time than applying the paint itself. Weather also governs exterior work, since paint should not be applied to damp surfaces or in extremes of heat or cold, and each coat needs proper drying time before the next. Rushing preparation is the most common cause of early failure. Our painting services page explains the sequence.
Yes. We provide a free, no-obligation painting estimate following a site visit. That visit establishes the surface area, the condition of the existing coating and substrate, how much preparation is required, and any repairs needed before painting can sensibly begin.
An accurate estimate depends on seeing the property, because preparation is where costs genuinely differ between jobs. A sound surface needing a clean and two coats is a very different proposition from one requiring scraping, filling, priming and timber repair. You receive an itemised estimate covering preparation, materials and labour rather than a single figure, which makes it possible to compare quotes properly. If a surface needs repair before painting, we will say so. You can book a visit whenever suits.
Yes, both. Residential work covers house exteriors and interiors, trim, doors and detailed finishing. Commercial work covers larger buildings, common areas and premises where the schedule has to be planned around occupants, trading hours and access.
The main differences are scale, access and scheduling rather than technique. Commercial projects more often need phasing so a business can keep operating, work outside normal hours, and coordination around staff and customers. Access equipment matters more on multi-storey buildings, and specification tends to prioritise durability and ease of future maintenance over appearance alone. Residential work usually places more weight on finish quality and on protecting the household during the job. Our painting services page covers both. Confirming which surfaces are included, and which are excluded, at estimate stage avoids ambiguity once work begins.
Yes. Protection is part of the job rather than an extra. Interior work means covering and moving furniture, masking fixtures and protecting flooring throughout. Exterior work means covering planting and paving, protecting windows and fixtures, and keeping the working area contained.
Sensible preparation is agreed before work starts: what will be moved and by whom, which rooms or elevations are worked on when, and where materials and equipment will be kept. Interior projects usually go room by room so the house stays liveable. Outside, planting immediately against the wall sometimes needs tying back or temporarily covering. A tidy site at the end of each day matters as much as the covers. Our painting services page explains site protection. Letting us know in advance about anything fragile, or any room that needs to stay usable, makes that planning straightforward.
Whether you need a minor repair or a full roof replacement, our team is ready to help
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