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Exterior painting in Brighton & Hove
I repaint and protect the outside of period and modern homes across Brighton and Hove. Render, masonry, brick, pebbledash, sash windows, front doors, fascias and soffits. The seafront weather here is hard on paint, so most of the work is in the preparation: sorting out what has failed before anything new goes on. Done properly, an exterior repaint should hold for years, not start flaking after the first winter.
Built for the Brighton and Hove coast
Salt air, driving rain and strong sun off the sea break paint down faster here than in most places. I use exterior systems chosen for the surface and the exposure, including breathable masonry paints on solid and lime-based walls so trapped moisture can escape instead of pushing the coating off. On timber I prime bare wood, fill and sand, then build up coats that flex with the weather. The point is a finish that copes with the coast, not one that looks good for a season and then lets you down.
Preparation is most of the job
The paint is the easy part. Before any of it goes on I deal with flaking and blown paint, cracked or damaged render, rot in window frames and any damp that needs sorting first. Skipping that is why cheap repaints fail. I will tell you honestly what a surface needs, whether that is a full strip back, localised repair or a straightforward two-coat refresh, and I will not paint over a problem to make a job look quick.
Sash windows, doors and detail
Period frontages live or die on the woodwork. I restore and repaint sash windows, front doors, fascias, soffits and decorative detail, working sympathetically on older and listed properties around the Regency squares. Where a sash is sticking or a frame has started to rot, I repair it rather than hiding it under more paint. It is slower, but it is the difference between a frontage that lasts and one that needs redoing in a couple of years.
What this includes
- Full and partial exterior repaints for period and modern properties
- Render, masonry, brick and pebbledash
- Sash windows, doors, fascias and soffits
- Surface repair and weather protection
- Breathable coatings on solid and lime-based walls
FAQ
Exterior painting: common questions
How long does an exterior or whole-property repaint take?
It depends on the size and condition of the building. A single room is a day or two, but a full exterior or period property repaint is a bigger job and often runs anywhere from two to six weeks. I give you a clear timeline with your quote so there are no surprises.
When is the best time of year to paint outside in Brighton and Hove?
Exterior work is best in the drier, milder months, roughly spring through autumn, so the surfaces are dry and the paint cures properly. Being on the coast, the weather matters, so I plan exterior jobs around it and will give you a realistic window.
Will you need scaffolding, and how disruptive is exterior work?
Taller properties and blocks usually need scaffolding or access equipment, and I arrange that as part of the job. I keep the site tidy, protect what needs protecting, and work to cause as little disruption as possible while it is up.
How do you deal with flaking paint, damaged render or damp before painting?
Preparation is most of the job. I scrape back flaking paint, make good damaged render, treat the cause of any damp where I can, and prime properly before any topcoat goes on. That is what makes a finish last rather than just look good on day one.
Thinking about a repaint?
Tell me about your property and I will arrange a site visit and a clear, no-pressure quote.