Flaking or chalky paint
Paint that rubs away or flakes off needs more than another coat. We clean, scrape, sand and prepare the surface so the new finish has something sound to hold on to.
Exterior painting and repairs
Exterior painting that only lasts when the prep is right.
A fresh finish is only worth paying for if the surface underneath is sound. We repair small defects, prepare the surface properly and paint in a way that helps the outside of the home stay cared for.
Start with the problem
Common issues we solve.
Painting problems usually show up as peeling, cracking, chalking or tired timber. The visible finish fails when the surface underneath has not been dealt with.
Small render cracks and patches
Hairline cracks and small blown patches should be dealt with before painting. Making good first helps stop the finished elevation looking patchy again too quickly.
Weathered timber and trims
Cills, fascias and external trims take heavy weather. We check whether timber can be repaired and painted, or whether replacement would be more sensible.
Technical detail
What makes Elgar exterior painting different.
Loose paint removedCracks filledEdges maskedPrimer where needed
Prep decides the finish
Exterior paint fails early when it is put over dirt, chalky coating or loose edges. We prepare the surface first so the coating has a proper base.
Repairs happen before colour
Small render patches, gaps and tired timber are dealt with before paint goes on. That is what stops a new finish looking old again after one winter.
Materials are chosen for the surface
Masonry, render, timber and trim do not all need the same coating. We use the right preparation and paint system for the surface in front of us.
Weather and access are planned
Painting outside is affected by rain, temperature and direct sun. We plan the job around sensible conditions instead of rushing a coat on at the wrong time.
Proof of finish
Painting and repair details, finished properly.
The value is in the preparation and the edges: clean repairs, crisp reveals, sound timber and an even finish across the elevation.
How we work
A practical route from tired exterior to sound finish.
Check the surface
We look for flaking paint, cracks, damp areas, loose render and tired timber.
Make good first
Filling, patching, sanding and priming are handled before the main finish goes on.
Paint in suitable conditions
Exterior coatings need sensible weather and the right preparation between coats.
Leave the edges tidy
Reveals, trims, cills and fittings are finished cleanly so the work looks cared for close up.
Plain answers
Painting & Repairs questions, answered plainly.
Is this just painting, or repairs too?
Both. We handle preparation and smaller exterior repairs before painting because that is what makes the finish last.
Can you patch render before painting?
Yes. Small render repairs and making good can be included before the paint finish.
When is the best time for exterior painting?
Dry, settled weather is best. We will be sensible about timing rather than painting in conditions that undermine the finish.
Do you paint fascias and exterior timber?
Yes, where the timber is sound or repairable. If replacement is the better answer, we will explain that instead.
Free, no-obligation quote
Get an exterior painting quote.
Tell us what needs painting or making good, what the surface is and where the property is. Photos of the full elevation and close-ups of problem areas help.