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The North-West weather is unforgiving — driven rain, salt air on the coast, sharp frosts inland. Our exterior painting service is built to withstand it. We specialise in render coatings, masonry paint, soffits and fascias, timber windows, doors and gates throughout Cumbria and Lancashire.
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We use breathable masonry paints and silicone-based render coatings appropriate for the building. Cracks are raked out and filled, loose render is hacked off and reinstated, and surfaces are sealed with a penetrating stabiliser before topcoats are applied.
Existing paint is scraped and sanded back to a sound substrate. Bare timber is primed, joints are sealed, and two coats of premium exterior topcoat are applied — typically Dulux Weathershield, Sadolin or Sikkens depending on the look you want.
We plan exterior work around the forecast — paint applied in the wrong conditions fails. We monitor dew points and surface temperatures, and we'll never rush a job just to hit a deadline.
How it works
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Inspect render, woodwork, downpipes and weather seals. Flag any repairs needed before painting starts.
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Pressure wash, scrape, sand and fill. Replace any rotten timber sections, re-bed flashings if required.
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Stabilising primer, then two full coats of premium exterior paint. Cut-ins by brush, larger areas by roller or spray.
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Site cleared, gutters cleared of debris, full walk-around with you before invoicing.
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Frequently asked
We work outdoors from roughly March to October in Cumbria and Lancashire, depending on the weather. We need dry surfaces, temperatures above 8°C and no rain forecast for at least 24 hours after application.
A properly prepared exterior repaint using premium materials should last 8–12 years on render and 5–8 years on south-facing timber, depending on exposure.
We arrange scaffolding or access towers as part of the quote where the job needs it. You won't have to coordinate it separately.
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