The estimate is built from measured wall area, surface condition, the paint system chosen and the amount of preparation involved. Two identical rooms can differ substantially if one needs crack cutting, damp treatment and a full putty build-up.

We do not quote a final figure over the phone — we inspect first, then send a written breakdown.

For most interior projects, no. We work room by room so the rest of the house stays usable, sealing off the active area and clearing it each day.

If the property is empty we can run several rooms at once and finish considerably faster.

A single room is generally two to three days including preparation and drying. A two or three bedroom flat is usually five to eight days. Exterior work depends on weather and facade repair.

You get a day-by-day plan with the estimate.

Furniture moved and covered, floors and fittings masked, loose material removed. Cracks cut open and filled, holes patched, putty applied and sanded where needed, then a primer matched to the surface.

This stage takes longer than the painting itself and decides how the finish looks in two years.

In most cases, yes — bring a chipped piece of existing paint or we take a sample during the site visit and match it through a tinting machine.

An aged wall has faded, so a fresh match reads slightly brighter. On a partial repaint we will tell you honestly whether the patch will blend.

We walk the site with you before sign-off, checking each surface in daylight and artificial light. Anything flagged is corrected as part of the job.

If something shows up after handover, call us — we keep a record of exact shades and products used.