What we paint
The outside of a house takes a beating from Somerset weather. Wind-driven rain, damp winters and strong summer sun all wear down paintwork, and once it starts to fail the surface underneath begins to suffer too. Our exterior decorating covers:
- Rendered walls — smooth and textured render, including pebbledash.
- Masonry — brick and block walls that have been painted before.
- Fascias and woodwork — timber boards, bargeboards, window surrounds, doors and porches.
- Other exterior finishes — garden walls, outbuildings and garage fronts.
Why preparation matters
A coat of paint is only as good as what it sits on. Most of the time on a decorating job goes into the work you can't see afterwards: washing down green growth and dirt, scraping off loose or blistered coatings, filling cracks and holes, sanding timber back to a sound surface and priming bare patches. Skip those steps and fresh paint can start lifting within a season or two.
We'll look at the walls and woodwork with you before quoting, point out anything that needs repairing first, and explain what we plan to do so you know exactly what you're paying for.
Painting alongside roofline work
Painting can be booked at the same time as new guttering, fascias and soffits. With scaffolding already in place for the roofline, the walls and timber below can be done in the same visit, which saves arranging access twice and leaves the whole front of the house finished together.
Spotting problems while we're up there
Because we're roofers first, we notice things a painter might miss. Damp patches high on a wall are often caused by a blocked gutter, a cracked downpipe or a slipped tile rather than the paint itself. If we see something like that while working on your walls, we'll show you and explain the options — and if it needs sorting, we can arrange a roof repair rather than simply painting over the stain.
Where we work
We're based in Taunton and take on exterior decorating across Somerset and Devon, up to about 50 miles from home. Have a look at the areas we cover, or get in touch to check whether we can reach you.
Arranging a quote
Every job starts with a visit and a free written quote, so you know what's included before any work is booked. Call us during opening hours or send an enquiry with a few details and photos of the walls or woodwork if you have them.