Pressure washing or cleaning
Ask for this stage to be described in the written scope, including the materials, workmanship standard, access arrangements and what a finished result looks like.
Painter and Decorator service guide
Exterior painters and decorators
Refresh render, masonry, timber and metalwork with preparation and coatings selected for the building’s exposure and existing finish.
Free for homeownersUp to three quotesLocal trade matchingNo obligation to hire
Typical project budget
£1,500–£6,000
Use this as a planning range only. Your property, region, specification and access determine the final quotation.
What the work can include
Crack filling and substrate repairs
The quote should state the preparation, protection, disposal and making-good included, not just the visible repair itself.
Masonry, render, windows and doors
Ask for this stage to be described in the written scope, including the materials, workmanship standard, access arrangements and what a finished result looks like.
Weather-resistant primer and top coats
Ask for this stage to be described in the written scope, including the materials, workmanship standard, access arrangements and what a finished result looks like.
How to compare quotations
Elevation area and height
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Existing coating and peeling
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Access, scaffold and weather
Confirm who pays for access equipment, parking restrictions, protection and any return visit caused by difficult or limited access.
Colour, substrate and repair extent
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Questions homeowners ask
When is the best time to paint outside?
Stable, dry weather within the coating manufacturer’s temperature limits is important; the decorator should manage weather risk.
Does exterior painting fix damp?
Paint can protect a sound surface but will not cure penetrating damp, leaks or failed pointing.
Is scaffold included?
Confirm whether scaffold, towers and access alterations are included before comparing prices.