Straight answers to fair questions.
A few things people usually want to know about quotes, kitchens, interiors, materials and exterior work. If your question is not here, ring Nick.
The general stuff
Which areas do you cover?
Nick is based in Petersfield and works in Liss, Liphook, Farnham, Alton, Bordon, Winchester, Alresford, Waterlooville, Haslemere and Midhurst too. If you are nearby but your town is not listed, call 07494 496695 and ask.
How much does a painter and decorator cost?
It depends on the size, condition and access for the job. Nick needs the job details before pricing it. Quote requests are free, written and itemised. Request a quote.
How much does it cost to hand-paint a kitchen?
The number of doors and drawers, the existing finish, repairs and the chosen paint system all affect the price. Send the kitchen details or call Nick for a free written, itemised quote. See the kitchen painting page.
What should I include in a quote request?
Send your postcode or town, the type of work, and anything useful about the surfaces or timing. Photos can help Nick understand the job, but a price is only given once there is enough detail to quote it properly.
What paints have you used?
Jobs on this site use Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Benjamin Moore, Tikkurila, Earthborn, Sadolin, Sandtex, Coat and Dulux. The right paint depends on the surface, what is already there and the finish you want.
Do you do free quotes?
Yes. Quote requests are free, written and itemised. Call 07494 496695 or send the job details.
Will you make a mess of the house?
No. We use dustless sanding, which extracts dust at source into a sealed vacuum, and we sheet and mask every room properly before any work starts. Most of our work is done in occupied family homes, and we clear up completely at the end of every day.
Are you insured?
Yes. Jackson Painting and Decorating Ltd is fully insured and registered in England, company number 17182846. More about the firm on the about page.
How quickly can you come back to me?
Same-day reply is usual when Nick is free, and typically within a couple of hours on a normal working day. If he is on a job or it is outside working hours, he will come back as soon as he can.
Hand-painted kitchens
Do you hand-paint or spray kitchen cabinetry?
Nick has completed both brush-applied and sprayed cabinetry jobs. The right method depends on the kitchen, the surface and the finish you want.
What paint have you used on kitchen cabinets?
The kitchen jobs shown here include Benjamin Moore Brick, Little Greene finishes and Coat On Mute. Nick can talk through a suitable system after seeing the existing surface.
Can my existing kitchen be painted?
That depends on the door material and the existing coating. Send the details and photographs, then Nick can say whether it is a sensible painting job.
Interiors
Do you take on single rooms as well as whole houses?
Yes. Work shown on the site ranges from single rooms and hallways to a ground floor and a full three-storey, five-bedroom house. Call Nick to check whether the size and timing of your job fit the diary.
Do you decorate hallways, stairs and landings?
Yes. Several jobs on the site cover hallways, stairs, landings and panelling, including the Liss case study.
Can you work with paint colours I have already chosen?
Yes. Send the colour and product details with the quote request. Nick has worked with a wide mix of paint brands and specified colours.
Exteriors
Can you repair rotten exterior timber before painting?
Sometimes. On the Farnham jobs, rotten side panels were removed, window bars were replaced in hardwood and failed caulk was cut out before painting. Nick needs to see your timber before saying what can sensibly be repaired.
When can exterior painting be done?
Exterior work depends on the surface, access and suitable weather. Call Nick to discuss the property and current availability rather than relying on a standard timetable.
Can I see examples of your exterior work?
Yes. The work page includes period frontages in Farnham, the old brewery in Wickham, doors, windows, fascias, soffits and timber repairs. See all the jobs.