Exterior and garden painting.
Fences, decking, sheds, garden rooms, render, doors, gates and railings across Tyne & Wear, Durham and Teesside, and as far as York, Alnwick and the Lakes for bigger jobs.
Fence panels, posts and trellis
Close-board, lap, slatted and trellis fencing, stained or painted in the colour you choose. Long runs are sprayed for an even coat with the edges and posts brushed, so there is no overspray on your neighbour's side.
Weathered timber is washed down, left to dry and any loose flaking removed first. We will tell you whether a stain or a paint suits the timber and how long each tends to last.
- Close-board, lap, slatted and trellis panels
- Sprayed for even coverage, edges brushed by hand
- Water-based stains or solvent preservatives, your choice of colour
Decking, sheds, summerhouses and garden bars
Decking is cleaned back, left to dry and finished with a decking stain or oil that soaks in rather than sits on top, so it does not peel. Sheds, summerhouses, playhouses and garden rooms get the same care, with doors, trims and window frames picked out if you want a two-tone finish.
New timber and old grey boards both come up well: the shed in the photo went from weathered grey to black, and the before shot is in the gallery. Ask about non-slip finishes for decking by a door or steps.
- Decking stained or oiled, non-slip finishes available
- Sheds, summerhouses, playhouses and garden bars
- Trims, doors and frames in a second colour if you like
Metal gates, railings and timber gates
Iron and steel gates and railings are wire-brushed back, rust treated, primed and finished in a proper metal paint, satin or gloss. Timber gates are treated like fences, stained or painted to match.
Driveway gates, garden gates, front railings and handrails all included.
- Rust treated and primed before paint
- Satin or gloss metal finish, usually black but any colour
- Timber gates stained or painted to match the fence
Render, pebble-dash, fascias, doors and windows
Masonry paint on render and pebble-dash, mock Tudor timbers, fascias, soffits and bargeboards, cladding, front doors and window frames. Loose and flaking material is scraped back, cracks filled and the surface sealed or primed before the top coats go on.
Ladders, scaffolding or a cherry picker get us to gables and upper floors. Whole-house exteriors and single front doors are both welcome.
- Masonry paint on render, pebble-dash and brick
- Fascias, soffits, bargeboards and cladding
- Front doors and window frames
Weather and timing
Outside paint and stain need a dry surface and a dry day to cure, so spring to autumn is the main season, with the odd dry week in winter for sheltered work. We will not paint a wet fence or a cold front door just to hit a date, because it would not last. If the forecast turns we move the day and tell you straight away.
Recent outdoor work
A selection of finished jobs. The gallery has the rest.
Mock Tudor house, timbers and windows
Bay windows and timbers, black
Gable from the cherry picker
Timbers on render, by hand
Garden shed, after
Garden shed, before
Close-board fence, dark oak
Mock Tudor gable, black and cream
Front door, warm grey
Bay cladding, burgundy
Slatted fence and trellis
Garden shed, cream
Questions people ask
Stain or paint for my fence?
Stain soaks into the timber, shows the grain and weathers gracefully; paint gives a solid colour and hides old timber better. Both need a dry surface. We will recommend one when we see the fence.
How long does a fence finish last?
Two to four years for most stains depending on the weather it faces, longer for solid paints. South-facing panels fade faster than sheltered ones.
Do you supply the stain or paint?
Either way. Tell us the colour and we will bring it, or we will use what you have already bought. The quote form asks which.
What about my neighbour's side?
We only do the side you own unless you both ask. Spraying is masked so nothing goes over the fence.
Send a photo of the fence, deck or wall.
A phone photo and a postcode is usually enough for a price. Free visit if it is a bigger job.
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