Exterior Painters in Sunderland
Foxglove Decor are professional exterior painters serving Sunderland—Roker, Ashbrooke, Cleadon, Whitburn, and Seaham.
We handle complete exterior painting: walls, weatherproofing, trim work (windows and doors), fascias, and soffits.
Foxglove Decor specialise in Victorian and Edwardian properties, where coastal conditions and period construction require breathable, durable paint systems.
What exterior painting includes:
- Complete surface preparation (power wash, fill cracks, treat damp, prime)
- Professional application (primer + multi-coat topcoats)
- Weatherproofing systems matched to your property and location
- Safe completion (insurance, scaffolding, cleanup)
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Exterior Painting Services We Offer
Foxglove Decor’s exterior painting services cover complete home exteriors across Sunderland.
Exterior Walls & Weatherproofing
Complete wall painting from gutters to ground with professional weatherproofing systems (primers, flexible caulks, multi-coat application). Coastal properties get salt-resistant systems. Timeline: 5-10 days depending on property size.
Trim Work: Windows, Doors & Soffits
Window frames, exterior doors, fascia boards, soffits, barge boards, and gutters. Victorian properties in Ashbrooke and Roker (SR2) often need careful prep on original timber features.
Masonry & Brickwork Painting
Brick repainting with brick-specific primers and breathable systems. Prevents moisture trapping in lime plaster walls (common in Victorian terraced homes).
Re-covering & Restoration
Full surface assessment and proper prep for flaking or peeling paint—not just a cover-up.
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Why Hire Professional Exterior Painters
Professional exterior painting contractors offer safety, expertise, and long-term value.
Safety & Insurance
2-3 storey exterior work is risky. Our painters carry full public liability insurance and proper safety equipment.
Right Materials
Choosing the correct paint for your surface (brick, wood, metal) and location (coastal vs. inland) is complex. Wrong choice peels quickly. Professionals specify correctly from the start.
Proper Preparation
Surface prep determines longevity. Professional painters identify and fix moisture, rot, and damp before painting.
Speed & Efficiency
Professional crews complete work 2-3x faster than DIY.
Long-Term Value
Professional house painting lasts 7-10 years. DIY typically fails within 2-3 years (one professional job = 3+ DIY attempts over time).
Our Exterior Painting Process
Step 1: Assessment
We visit your home, assess condition, identify prep work, discuss colours, and provide a detailed quote.
Step 2: Preparation
Power wash surfaces, fill and sand cracks, treat damp or rot, apply primer to bare areas. Victorian properties need careful handling of original features and uneven plaster.
Step 3: Protection & Setup
Install scaffolding (if needed), lay protective sheeting for landscaping and vehicles.
Step 4: Priming & Coating
Apply quality primer, then two topcoats with proper drying between each. Different primers for brick, wood, and metal.
Step 5: Final Inspection & Cleanup
Remove sheeting, clean debris, final inspection, touch-ups, and walkthrough.
Timeline
Typically 5-10 days for a complete exterior, depending on property size, weather, and prep complexity.
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Exterior Painting Costs and Pricing in Sunderland
Important: Prices below are estimates only. Every property is different. For a precise quote, call 0191 743 6008.
Full Exterior Painting (complete walls, weatherproofing, trim, fascia, soffits):
Terraced house: £2,500-£5,000+
Semi-detached: £3,500-£6,500+
Detached (3-bed): £4,500-£7,500+
Detached (4-bed): £6,000-£9,000+
These estimates assume standard prep (power wash, fill cracks, basic priming). Heavy damp, rot, or mould adds extra cost. Victorian properties in Ashbrooke (SR2) with uneven lime plaster often need additional prep time.
Prep Complexity
Clean surface: standard rate. Heavy damp, rot, or mould: extra labour. Victorian uneven plaster: additional time. Coastal salt buildup (Roker SR3, Whitburn, Seaham): extra cleaning stages.
Paint Quality
Budget paint costs less upfront but fails quickly. Premium systems (like Dulux Weathershield) cost more but last significantly longer, especially important for coastal properties where salt air degrades cheaper paints rapidly.
Access & Scaffolding
Ground-level work: standard cost. 2-3 storey homes: scaffolding adds £500-£1,500.
No Hidden Costs — Quote covers labour, paint, scaffolding (if needed), and cleanup. Call for your free quote.
Paint Systems We Specify
Foxglove Decor matches paint systems to your property type and location for maximum durability.
For Sunderland Properties
Damp coastal air demands proper primer selection. We use brick-specific primers for Victorian properties and rust-inhibiting primers for metal gutters and fascia.
For Victorian Homes (Ashbrooke, Roker)
Breathable primers prevent moisture trapping in lime plaster walls. Flexible topcoats accommodate settling and movement.
For Coastal Properties (Roker, Whitburn, Seaham)
Salt-resistant primers and flexible topcoats resist North Sea salt spray. We include extra cleaning stages to remove salt bloom before painting.
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