Exterior Painting, Cork
Masonry, render and outside woodwork, washed and prepared before any paint goes on. A written price before we start.
The outside of the house
Front, back and gables, or just the bit that faces the road. We paint:
- Masonry, render and pebble dash
- Fascia, soffit and bargeboards
- Front and back doors
- Window frames and sills
- Garden walls, gates and railings
- Sheds and garage doors
Clean, dry and sound before it is painted
Outside paint fails when it goes onto dirt, damp or loose material. Before the first coat we:
Flaking sills and scuffed render like this are scraped, filled and primed before any top coat goes on.
- Power wash or scrub the walls and let them dry
- Treat algae and mould where it is present
- Scrape and sand loose or flaking paint
- Fill cracks and patch small areas of damaged render
- Prime bare patches and sound rust on metalwork
- Mask windows, doors, lights and paths
- Check the weather forecast before starting masonry coats
What the price covers
The written price is for the whole job. These are not extras.
- All the prep listed above
- Two coats of masonry paint as standard
- Undercoat and gloss or satin on woodwork and metal
- Cutting in around windows, doors and trims
- Ladders or access equipment for a standard two-storey house
- Paint, if you ask us to supply it, shown as its own line
- Paths, drives and gardens left clean
- A walk-around with you before we leave
Scaffolding or a tower, if a job needs it, is priced separately and shown on the quote before you agree to anything.
How a job runs
- QuoteYou send photos of each side of the house, or we call out. You get a written price.
- DateWe agree a start date and how many dry days we need. Exterior dates move with the weather.
- PrepWash, dry, scrape, fill, prime and mask.
- PaintTwo coats on masonry, undercoat and top coat on woodwork and metal.
- TidyMasking off, paths and drive swept and washed, rubbish gone.
- Walk-aroundWe go around the outside with you. Anything you spot is sorted before we go.
Questions about exterior painting
How long does the outside of a house take?
A typical semi-detached house is usually two to four days of painting, depending on the size, the condition of the walls and the weather. We give you a day count with the written price.
What about the weather?
Masonry paint needs dry surfaces and a dry spell to cure. If rain comes in we stop and come back. Exterior dates are always subject to weather and we keep you posted.
Is paint included in the price?
Either way. We can supply the masonry and trim paint and show it as its own line on the quote, or you buy it and we paint with it.
Can you match the existing colour?
Usually, yes. If you know the colour name or have the tin we use that. If not, a paint supplier can match a sample. Weathered paint fades, so a full repaint in the matched colour will look fresher than the old finish.
Do you work weekends?
Ask when you request a quote and we will tell you what is possible for your dates.
Other services
- Interior paintingWalls, ceilings, doors, skirting and stairs.
- WallpaperingFeature walls and full rooms, stripped and lined first.
- Kitchen cabinet paintingDoors, drawer fronts, islands and built-in units.
- Commercial paintingOffices, shops, cafes, rentals and common areas.
Get a price before we start
Tell us what needs painting, or send photos by WhatsApp. You get a written price by WhatsApp or email, and nothing starts until you say yes.