Exterior decorating
Masonry, render, fascias, soffits, doors and windows. Coatings that smarten the place up and keep the weather where it belongs — outside.
Rear elevation, exterior joineryExterior decorating is maintenance, not just looks
Outside, paint is doing a job. It keeps moisture out of render, stops timber rotting, and protects the fabric of the building through a Derbyshire winter. A tidy-looking house is the visible half of that; the half you cannot see is what saves you money later.
Which means preparation matters even more outside than in. Surfaces are cleaned back, loose and flaking material removed, bare areas stabilised and primed, and everything made good before a single coat of the finish goes on.
The windows and doors are where that shows first. Frames get sanded back to a sound edge, knots and end grain sealed, and the finish carried properly onto the cill so water runs off it instead of sitting in the joint.
Outside work, start to finish
Masonry & render
Brick, block, pebbledash and smooth render brought back and coated in breathable masonry paint. Cracks raked out and filled, previous coatings assessed before anything goes over the top.
Fascias, soffits & barge boards
The highest-wear timber on the building. Cut back, primed and finished in exterior-grade coatings, with access worked out safely before we start.
Doors & windows
Timber frames, front doors, garage doors and sash windows. Sanded, filled and finished in gloss, satin or eggshell — sprayed where the job suits it.
Garden joinery & outbuildings
Fencing, gates, summer houses, sheds and garden rooms treated and coloured to match the rest of the property.
Guttering & downpipes
Cleaned down and coated so the rainwater goods look like part of the building rather than an afterthought.
Commercial exteriors
Shopfronts, signage surrounds and unit frontages refreshed — scheduled around trading hours where needed.
Oak cladding, sanded back and oiled
All the oak on this house was sanded back and treated with exterior Osmo oil — a finish that soaks into the timber and feeds it, so it weathers evenly and can be refreshed later without stripping anything off.
Booked for the right weather
Exterior coatings need dry surfaces and sensible temperatures to cure properly. We book outside work into the parts of the year it will actually last, and if the forecast turns we will tell you rather than push on and hope.
You will get a clear idea of how many days the job needs, what access is required, and what happens to your drive, borders and plants while we are there.
- Surfaces washed down and prepared before coating
- Repairs and filling made good first, not painted over
- Trade-grade exterior paints and wood treatments
- Plants, paths and driveways covered and protected
- Everything cleared away at the end of the job
Best time to book
- Mar – MayDry spells, mild temperatures, long drying windows.
- Jun – AugPeak season, so book ahead to get the dates you want.
- Sep – OctStill workable, but the diary fills up fast.
- Nov – FebRepairs and prep can go ahead; coating waits for weather.
Get a quote any time of year — we will book you into the first sensible slot.
Property looking tired from the road?
Send a couple of photos and a rough idea of what needs doing — we will come back to you with a clear price.