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Exterior Painting

Exterior Painting and Decorating in Bath

Bath's climate is damp — situated in the Avon Valley with hills on every side, the city sees more than its fair share of rain, mist, and wind. Our exterior painting service protects your property while keeping it looking sharp.

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What We Paint Outside

Windows and Doors

Wooden sash windows, front doors, garage doors and French doors. We use exterior-grade sadolin, gloss, or microporous paints that flex with the wood.

Fascias, Soffits and Guttering

Replacing timber fascias is expensive. A professional repaint extends their life by years.

Render and Masonry

Smooth and textured render, pebbledash and bare stone. Breathable masonry paints for older properties.

Garden Rooms, Outbuildings and Gates

Sheds, summer houses, boundary fences and ironwork.

Exterior Challenges in Bath

  • Damp — north-facing walls in Combe Down and Southdown rarely dry out fully. We use breathable, mould-resistant paints.
  • Traffic pollution — homes near the A4 or London Road collect grime. We wash down and specify hard-wearing, washable finishes.
  • UV damage — south-facing gardens in Bear Flat and Bathwick fade paint quickly. We use UV-stable colours.
  • Listed building restrictions — many Georgian properties require specific materials and colour palettes.

Exterior Colour Advice

Choosing an exterior colour in Bath is not straightforward. The local Bath stone is warm and golden, and clashing colours stand out for the wrong reasons. We regularly advise clients in Widcombe, Oldfield Park and Kensington on schemes that complement the local stone and respect conservation area guidelines where needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Exterior painting questions from homeowners across Bath.

How much does exterior painting cost in Bath?
Exterior painting in Bath typically costs between £800 and £3,000 depending on the size and condition of the property. A typical terraced house exterior starts around £1,200. We provide free site visits and fixed-price quotes.
How long does exterior painting take?
A full exterior repaint usually takes 5 to 10 working days. Bath's location in the Avon Valley means we watch the weather carefully — we never paint in damp or freezing conditions, and always allow proper drying time between coats.
What paint do you use for exterior walls in Bath?
We use masonry paint systems suited to Bath's damp climate, including micro-render finishes and breathable coatings for lime-rendered period properties. For Bath stone facades, we use mineral-based paints that allow the stone to breathe.
Do you paint windows and doors too?
Yes. We paint sash windows, casement windows, doors and fascias as part of a full exterior job. Sash windows in Bath's Georgian properties require careful preparation and we recommend microporous paints that expand and contract with the timber.