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Viktor and his team thanks so very much for all your hard work these guys know how to give a professional job very approachable nothing too much trouble they just get on with the job so we didn't have too worry would have them back in a heartbeat

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We found Alin to be a very pleasant, conscientious and courteous man. He did a fabulous job and left our property clean and tidy each day. We look forward to using his company again. We highly recommend him.

Jessica

Quick, professional and friendly. The team gave me the impression that they are happy to do extra to get the best results. Carl and the team did exactly what they said they would do in the quote in the agreed time.

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What is exterior wall painting?

Exterior wall painting involves applying paint to the outside walls of a building to protect and enhance its appearance. This process not only improves the aesthetic appeal of your home but also provides a protective barrier against the elements, preventing damage from weather, moisture, and UV rays. Professional exterior wall painting can transform the look of your property, increasing its curb appeal and value.

Cost of outside wall painting

The cost of painting an external wall varies based on several factors, including the size of the area, the type of paint used, and the condition of the walls. Here’s a breakdown of typical costs:

Average Cost Estimates

  • Small Projects: For smaller areas or touch-ups, costs can range from £500 to £1,000.
  • Medium Projects: Painting the exterior of an average-sized home typically costs between £1,000 and £3,000.
  • Large Projects: Larger homes or extensive painting projects can range from £3,000 to £5,000 or more.

Factors Affecting Cost

  1. Surface Condition: Walls in good condition require less preparation, reducing costs.
  2. Type of Paint: Higher quality paints or those with special properties (e.g., weather resistance) can increase costs.
  3. Labour Rates: Costs vary based on the expertise of the painters and regional labour rates.

Getting Accurate Quotes

To get the most accurate estimate for your exterior wall painting project:

  1. Consult Multiple Painters: Obtain detailed quotes from several exterior wall painting experts near you to compare prices and services.
  2. Specify Your Requirements: Clearly outline your project needs, including colour preferences and any specific preparations.
  3. Check Reviews: Use Rated People to review feedback from previous customers to ensure you’re choosing a reliable expert.

How do you prepare external walls for painting?

Proper preparation is crucial for a long-lasting and high-quality paint job. Here are the steps typically involved:

  1. Cleaning: Remove dirt, grime, and loose paint using a pressure washer or scrub brush.
  2. Repairs: Fix any cracks, holes, or damaged areas with appropriate fillers and sealants.
  3. Sanding: Smooth out rough areas and create a suitable surface for the paint to adhere to.
  4. Priming: Apply an undercoat or primer to ensure better paint adhesion and durability, especially on porous or repaired surfaces.
  5. Protection: Cover windows, doors, and other areas not to be painted with tape and drop cloths to protect them from paint splatters.

Other exterior painting FAQs

Do you need an undercoat for exterior walls?

Yes, applying an undercoat or primer is recommended for exterior walls to improve paint adhesion, ensure even coverage, and enhance the durability of the finish.

Can you paint over old exterior paint?

Yes, you can paint over old exterior paint, but it’s important to clean the surface and repair any damage first. Sanding and priming may also be necessary to ensure a smooth and lasting finish.

What type of paint is best for outside walls?

The best paint for outside walls is typically weather-resistant, UV-resistant, and formulated to withstand the elements. Acrylic latex paints are commonly recommended for their durability and flexibility.

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We offer no obligation free Quotes a very high standard work from start to finish very friendly service or work will be carried out and completed to customers satisfaction

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Reviewed by Susan on 4/3/2025

James did a good day's work. He was joined by work mate Craig. They erected a pagoda. James started to sand my path and patios. He said he would come back on Monday to finish. He didn't. I called him again and on four different occasions he volunteered a day to come but didn't. I foolishly paid James in full. They left garden debris which took us several hours to clear up. I called James to politely say we would finish the sanding ourselves if we knew where he was up to. He has severed all contact.

My name it’s Cris. I am a person with many qualities in handyman.What a handyman means? A handyman, also known as a handyperson or handyworker, is a person skilled at a wide range of repairs, typically around the home. These tasks include trade skills, repair work, maintenance work, are both interior and exterior, and are sometimes described as "side work", "odd jobs" or "fix-up tasks". For me a handyman means the person who helps the people who are in need or not having the necessary training for that thing and at the same time the one who later gives a smile to the people's face. For this, please contact me in any need you have

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Reviewed by Nick on 28/9/2025

Christian and his team were friendly, courteous, and did a great job at the quoted price with no surprises.

We are specialised in Kitchen, bathrooms and all type of furniture instalation. We are team of handyman, plumer, electrician and carpenter.

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Reviewed by sofia on 22/11/2024

Excellent Kitchen Tiling! Peter did an amazing job! Professional, friendly, and efficient, he completed the work quickly. The pricing was fair, and he kept everything clean throughout. Highly recommend for quality tiling!

Goldsmith's building services for reliable tradesmen , professionalism and quality workmanship.

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Reviewed by Elen on 13/10/2025

Phillip has done a wonderful job putting up my curtain poles. I’m delighted! He contacted me within a day, agreed a fair price, turned up early and job done in under an hour. Lovely man, cheerful, reliable and honest. I would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you Philip

I am a painter/artist,decorator for 20+ years...I focus on detail's and a clean job.I can paint inside or outside solid colours or any design etc. Kids bedroom My work is also my hobby .

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Reviewed by Louise on 14/10/2025

I have been decorating for over 40 years and still enjoy it l like wall papering but the main thing is making your home a place your happy to live in

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Reviewed by Viv on 12/10/2024

Small family Business with over 30 years in the Building trade NVQ Level 3 qualified from Box Rooms to Ballrooms for a free and friendly estimate please call on the number provided

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Reviewed by Elizabeth on 27/7/2025

I highly recommend Complete Decorate. The job was done promptly and well. Sean arrived on time, was polite and personable and stuck to his very reasonable quote. I will definitely book him again for future work.

Erisure LTD , we are a family owning business running for more than 6 years. Our home improvement business is born from knowing exactly what you want in your home or business places . Our business aim is to fill your home and business places with love and comforts . Here is Just to say few of the many services we offer - We do total interior refurbishments for kitchens, bathrooms, floors , walls , ceilings, Tilings and more . Painting and decorating is also one of our core and passionate services. We improved , painted and decorated hundreds of homes so far.

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Reviewed by Sam on 18/11/2024

Desali delivered an exceptional service. The job was certianly not straight forward but given his persistence and creative thinking he managed to provide exactly what I needed. I would recommend him as a plumber to anyone looking to get a reliable, dedicated service for any plumbing related issues or projects. He's a top bloke

30 years of experience Most of our work from recommendation Customer references available on request Lots of pics to be added of work we have done in the past Domestic , office or industrial work quoted for Interior and exterior work quoted for All aspects of painting and decorating We also know a lot of other trades men if needed

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Reviewed by Joan on 24/6/2025

Murray was reliable, communicated well and the job was well done.

Our company specializes in comprehensive renovation and finishing services, offering professional tiling, plastering, and smoothing, as well as bathroom and kitchen installation. We also provide plumbing services, carpentry and joinery, as well as flooring, window, and door installation. Our expertise includes building partition walls, painting and decorating interiors, and garage conversions. With years of experience and a commitment to the highest quality workmanship, we guarantee reliability, precision, and timely project completion. Our goal is to meet our clients' expectations through a professional approach and competitive pricing.

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Reviewed by John on 20/10/2025

Rimi construction limited ! Guaranteed hight quality job with the best prices .

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Reviewed by Deepak on 30/9/2022

Very happy with Rimi. He at all times came up with ideas and solutions. We had a rear garden job. Involved brick work, decking, retiling, soil work,painting, creating new landscape overall. He did it professionally and in time. He was patient with delays in material supply and kept following up. Overall quite pleased with the end result

I am a painter and decorator for external and internal buildings. I have been in the field for 30 + years, I also do commercial and residential buildings. There is no job too big or too small that I can complete. I am polite, well mannered also I'm punctual. When it comes to the jobs I complete I'm a perfectionist. I have a small team of three painters/decoraters who also work to a very high standard and go the extra mile to meet all customer expectations. Although I have a small team, I do like to complete most of the work myself. You can see by my ratings that my customers would agree and always happy with the high end finished look.

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Reviewed by Ron on 11/11/2025

Very helpful good attention highly recommend

Celebrating over 20 years in the property maintenance and roofing business, undertaking all aspects of roofing including new roofs, repairs, chimney repairs, flat roofing, repointing and leadwork and fascia, soffit and guttering. Whenever possible we offer a firm quotation of work and an agreed completion schedule to ensure you know exactly what it will cost and how long it will take to complete. This has ensured we maintain the good reputation we have enjoyed since inception and you get exactly what you pay for. Covering Warwickshire rugby Lutterworth, Coventry, ?surrounding areas, we have a polite, friendly and professional team who all work with the highest attention to detail. The huge variety of skills we need, and the constant new challenges we face keep the whole team adaptable and enthusiastic about each and every project.

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Reviewed by Patricia on 17/8/2024

We have been working at this trade for over 15 years. My company and works people hold a number of different NVQ qualifications such as electrical, engineering, railway engineer, civil engineering. We take customer service very seriously and we ensure to reply as soon as possible when someone contacts us. We also ensure we give a fair deal for a great service in return.

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Reviewed by Sean on 2/4/2025

We hired Cani Building Services to replace the front stairs and pathway of our Victorian home with granite pavers in the spring of 2025. When evaluating the builders it was important to us that we found somebody who was professional, reliable, and detail-oriented. Durim offered a competitive quote and promptly started work. ?He completed our job to a high level of quality within a week’s time, and we are very pleased with the outcome. We would absolutely recommend his services to others!

Services we offer include but are not limited to: -Brick and blockwork -Fencing (new and repairs) -Artificial grass / turf installation -Block paving/patio -Garden landscaping and design -Security fencing/gates -Demolition

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Reviewed by Peter on 16/8/2025

Thank you did a great job

We are a family run Painting and Decorating company based within Writtle, Essex. Established in 1992 by one of the partners, Martin Hoban. Specialising in Internal and External Finishes and Redecorations. Our aim is to provide a professional and reliable service to our clients.

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Reviewed by John on 10/1/2025

We provide roofing maintenance works . We specialise in all roofing related projects from maintenance to completely new installations. With over 30 years working experience we are proud to offer our customers a professional service at an affordable price. We currently provide work for private clients, building contractors, surveyors, architects and letting agents. Learn more about how we can help keep your home or property safe and comfortable use the links below. If your roof is damaged or requires repairs we will be more than happy to work with you and undertake any roofing repairs or maintenance

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Reviewed by Thomas on 30/9/2025

Overall they did a good job. Brendon and his team are great guys. The main reason I'm giving 3 stars is that the typical thing happened: A quote of £550 was agreed to replace 7-8 missing tiles and then open arrival and closer inspection more issues are discovered and suddenly the quote increases to £2000. The two guys fixing the issues spent max 5-6 hours on the fixes with no expensive materials used. Shame cause I was considering them for a whole roof replacement next year, not anymore.

Hi everyone my name is Daniel... I have been working in the field for 10 years... when you do what you like, there's no way you won't do well, I've never left a customer unsatisfied... many thanks...

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Reviewed by John on 2/4/2025

Excellent work by Daniel and his team. Kept me up to date throughout the work and made sure it was being completed in the way I wanted.

I have been a builder for 42 years. I do brickwork, repointing, drainage, block paving, patios, concreting, landscaping, stone work, exterior painting etc.. I cover all aspects of building work. and all aspects of groundwork and we specialise in lime mortar pointing

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Reviewed by Selena on 6/10/2025

*** I’m dedicated to supporting my local community and am pleased to offer my building and handyman services free or at cost to pensioners and those who could use a bit of extra assistance. My goal is to help people feel confident and comfortable in their homes without added stress or expense. *** ——- With over 15 years of experience as a professional handyman servicing Central London, I take pride in delivering top-notch craftsmanship, reliability, and exceptional customer service. Whether it’s routine repairs, complex installations, or bespoke home improvements, my extensive experience ensures every job is handled with precision and care. I am fully qualified and insured, with a deep knowledge of a wide range of trades including electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance. My work is always done to the highest standard, ensuring your home or business is not only functional but also looks its best. Customer satisfaction is at the heart of what I do. I believe in clear communication, punctuality, and transparency, so you can trust that your project will be completed on time, within budget, and to your exact specifications. Many of my clients come from word-of-mouth recommendations, which I believe speaks to the trust and satisfaction they have in my services. If you're looking for a reliable, experienced, and friendly handyman, I would be delighted to help you with your next project. Let’s bring your vision to life—no job is too small or too big!

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Reviewed by Michelle on 17/4/2025

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