Exterior Painting in Dunbar.
Great results from exterior painting in Dunbar start long before the first coat goes on. We pair tidy, insured tradespeople with methodical surface preparation and premium trade materials on every single visit. Wherever you are in Dunbar or nearby West Barns, East Linton, North Berwick, Haddington, same-week slots are often available.
Exterior Painting across Dunbar & nearby.
Working across Scotland, we treat Dunbar as home ground. Jobs here are handled by decorators who are regularly in West Barns, East Linton, North Berwick, Haddington too, so quotes are quick, start dates are realistic and there's no long-distance premium built into the price.
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Exterior painting in Dunbar.
Want exterior painting in Dunbar in Dunbar with a finish that actually lasts? The work under the paint matters most — filling, sanding, caulking and priming are part of every quote we write, never an optional extra.
Start with photos: snap the rooms or walls, send them on WhatsApp with rough sizes, and we'll reply with a fixed quote for your Dunbar project — no site-visit delays, no obligation.
A fixed price for your Dunbar project from a few photos.
Snap the rooms, tell us what you want — your written quote usually lands the same day.
From photos to finished in four steps.
The route from enquiry to finished room in Dunbar is short, and it starts on your phone.
Tell us the job
Rooms, walls or the whole house — send photos and rough sizes on WhatsApp in about 60 seconds.
Get a free fixed quote
A clear written price, usually the same day. No call centres, no obligation, no hidden extras.
We prep and protect
Dust sheets down, furniture covered, then proper prep: filling, sanding, caulking and priming.
A flawless finish
Two coats of quality trade paint, a tidy-up and a final walkthrough — we're not done until it's right.
Finishes matched to every surface.
Every surface in Dunbar gets a finish chosen for how the room is actually used — not whatever tin was cheapest.
What makes our exterior painting different.
The habits that make a job painless — and a finish that lasts.
Free WhatsApp quotes
Send photos and sizes, get a written fixed price — usually the same day.
Your paint or ours
We supply trade paint at trade prices, or work happily with paint you've chosen.
Clean and tidy guarantee
Dust sheets, masking, daily tidy-ups and a spotless handover.
Fixed price, no day-rate creep
The price we quote is the price you pay. No surprises on the final day.
Prep-first promise
We never paint over problems. Cracks filled, surfaces sanded, gaps caulked — every time.
What we paint in Dunbar.
Inside and out, big and small — if it takes paint, stain or paper, it's our job.
Kitchens and cabinets
Sprayed factory-smooth finishes that transform kitchens without replacing them.
Exterior surfaces
Render, masonry, cladding, fascias and front doors — weatherproofed properly.
Woodwork and trim
Skirting, doors, frames, windowsills, stairs and banisters in satinwood or gloss.
Walls and ceilings
Emulsion finishes for every room — matt, silk and durable scrubbable paints.
Garden timber
Fences, sheds, decking, pergolas and garden furniture, stained or painted.
Prep is our obsession.
Cracks filled and sanded flat. Gaps caulked so lines stay crisp. Stains blocked, bare patches primed, old wallpaper stripped properly — not papered over. It's slower, and it's the only way your Dunbar project keeps looking sharp for years. If a wall needs plastering rather than paint, we'll tell you honestly.
Trust built on guarantees, not gimmicks.
No invented star ratings here — just clear promises we keep on every job.
Fully insured
Public liability cover on every single job, as standard. Documentation for landlords and agents on request.
Fixed written quotes
The price we quote is the price you pay. No day-rate creep, no surprise extras on the final day.
Prep-first promise
Filling, sanding, caulking and priming on every job. We never paint over problems — prep decides the finish.
Real human support
Speak to a real person 7 days a week on WhatsApp or the phone. No call centres, no bots.
How pricing works in Dunbar.
No price lists that pad the worst case — your Dunbar project gets its own honest, fixed, written quote. These are the factors that set it:
Size & surfaces
How many rooms or walls, ceiling heights, and whether woodwork and ceilings are included.
Condition & prep
Cracks, old wallpaper, flaking paint or bare plaster — honest prep needs, priced up front.
Paint & access
Trade paint choice (or supply your own), and anything needing ladders, towers or scaffold.
Decorators in Dunbar you can actually rely on.
- Prep-first promise: filling, sanding, caulking and priming, never skipped
- Quality trade paints — Dulux, Crown, Johnstone's, or the brand you choose
- A clear fixed quote in writing before any work starts
- Local decorators in London and every major UK town and city
- Tidy tradespeople — dust sheets, masking and a daily clean-up
How we protect your home.
- Dust sheets everywhere — Floors, stairs and furniture fully covered before a single tin is opened.
- Masking and shielding — Sockets, switches, glass, hinges and hardware taped and protected.
- Furniture handled with care — Moved, centred and covered — and put back exactly where it was.
- Daily tidy-up — Tools packed, sheets folded, rooms liveable at the end of every day.
The work, up close.
One standard, anywhere in the UK.
Vetted local painters and decorators in London and every major town — same prep-first promise, same fixed quotes.
Find your areaAccess & practicalities in Dunbar.
We plan the practical side of your Dunbar project up front, so there are never surprises on the day.
Occupied homes
Room-by-room scheduling and everything liveable each evening — no need to move out.
Ladders & access
Standard-height access is included; towers or scaffold for high exteriors are quoted honestly first.
Weather windows
Exterior work is planned around dry, mild spells — we'll tell you if a job should wait.
What's included — and what's not.
Included in your quote
- All preparation — filling, sanding, caulking and spot-priming
- Dust sheets, masking and full floor protection
- Two coats of your chosen colour as standard
- All brushes, rollers, trays and access equipment for standard heights
- Waste removed and every room left clean and tidy
- A final walkthrough — we're not finished until you're happy
Not included
- × Paint itself, if you prefer to supply your own
- × Parking fees or permits where a property requires them
- × Structural repairs beyond a decorator's prep (we'll flag them honestly)
- × Scaffold hire for high exteriors — arranged for you and quoted first
Guides & honest advice.
Practical, no-nonsense answers to the questions every homeowner asks.
How much paint do I need?
Work it out in 30 seconds with our free paint calculator.
Wallpaper or paint?
Cost, durability and style — an honest comparison for each room.
Colours that add value
The schemes that help homes sell, and the ones that put buyers off.
Choosing the right finish
Matt, silk, eggshell, satinwood or gloss — where each belongs and why.
How pros prep a wall
Filling, sanding, caulking and priming — the steps that decide the finish.
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See prices guideExterior Painting in Dunbar — FAQs.
When is the best time of year for exterior painting?
Late spring to early autumn — surfaces need to be dry and above roughly 10°C for paint to cure properly. We'll schedule around the forecast and tell you honestly if your job should wait.
How long does exterior paint last?
With proper prep and quality masonry paint, expect 5–15 years depending on exposure. Poor prep is why cheap jobs peel in a year — it's the part we refuse to skip.
Do you paint the whole outside of a house?
Yes — render, brick, pebbledash, cladding, windowsills, fascias, soffits, gutters and doors. We'll quote each element clearly so you choose what's included.
How much should I budget for exterior painting in Dunbar?
Every job is priced individually on size, surface condition and finish. Send a few photos of your Dunbar property on WhatsApp for a free fixed quote — usually the same day, with no hidden extras.
Are you insured to work in Dunbar?
Yes — every job in Dunbar is carried out by decorators with public liability insurance. Need documentation for a landlord, agent or building manager? Just ask and we'll provide it.
How soon can you start in Dunbar?
Smaller Dunbar jobs can often start within the week; larger projects are usually booked one to three weeks out. Tell us your dates and we'll be straight about what's realistic.
Ready for a fresh coat in Dunbar?
Send a few photos on WhatsApp and get a free fixed quote for your Dunbar project — usually the same day.