Services
Communal and block decorating in Brighton & Hove
I decorate communal areas and full exterior schemes for managed blocks, freeholders and managing agents across Brighton and Hove. Hallways, stairwells, landings and the outside of period and modern blocks. These jobs are as much about managing people and access as they are about paint, so I keep one point of contact, work around residents and keep the building usable while the work is on.
Set up for managing agents and freeholders
I work directly with managing agents and freeholders and understand how block work runs. You get one reliable point of contact from quote to sign-off, clear scheduling, and someone who turns up when they say they will. I provide public liability insurance and RAMS for block work, and references from other freeholders and agents on request. The aim is a contractor you can hand a block to and not have to chase.
Section 20 and specifications
For larger works that trigger a Section 20 consultation, I can provide a clear written specification for the leaseholder notice, so everyone knows exactly what is being priced and delivered. That keeps the consultation clean and avoids disputes later about scope. If you are partway through a Section 20 process and need a spec or a compliant quote, I can work to what your consultation requires.
Access, scaffolding and residents
An occupied block cannot grind to a halt while it is decorated. I plan access around residents, keep stairwells and entrances safe and usable, and phase the work so people can still get in and out. Where exterior schemes need scaffolding I coordinate it and keep the site tidy and secure. Communication matters here, so residents know what is happening and when, and you are not the one fielding their questions.
What this includes
- Communal hallways, stairwells and landings
- Full exterior schemes for managed blocks
- Section 20 specifications for leaseholder consultation
- Public liability insurance and RAMS provided
- Work planned around residents and access
- Single point of contact for agents and freeholders
FAQ
Communal & block decorating: common questions
Do you work with managing agents and freeholders on communal blocks?
Yes, communal and block work is a specialism. I handle hallways, stairwells and full exterior schemes for managed blocks across Brighton and Hove, and I work around residents to keep disruption down.
What is Section 20, and can you provide a specification for the consultation?
Section 20 is the consultation a freeholder or managing agent runs with leaseholders before larger works. I provide the detailed specification and scope you need for that process, then plan and carry out the works around the agreed timeline.
Do you provide public liability insurance and RAMS for block work?
Yes. I carry full public liability insurance and provide risk assessments and method statements for communal and block work on request, before the job begins.
How do you manage access, scaffolding and residents in an occupied block?
I plan access and scaffolding around the building and its residents, keep communal areas safe and clear, give notice of what is happening and when, and tidy up daily so the building stays usable throughout.
Can you provide references from other freeholders or managing agents?
Yes, I can put you in touch with freeholders and managing agents I have worked with on communal projects.
Thinking about a repaint?
Tell me about your property and I will arrange a site visit and a clear, no-pressure quote.