A small shop, office or townhouse common area may need the same straightforward repaint as a home, with a little more planning around the people using it. Tell us what needs painting, the size of the space and whether customers, staff or residents will be there during the work.
We discuss the surfaces, their condition and the preparation needed before agreeing to the job. A small office repaint might include walls, ceilings, doors and trims. Townhouse common-area work may involve an entry, corridor or agreed external details. Each job is assessed on its own scope and access needs.
If you need work planned around opening hours or residents, raise that in the enquiry. We confirm what can be arranged before you book; evening or weekend work isn't assumed. Please also identify the person authorised to approve the quote and any site requirements. Larger commercial contracts, industrial coatings and specialist access work aren't part of this small-business service.
Surfaces we can paint
The areas included in your job are agreed when we discuss the quote.
- Interior walls and ceilings in suitable small shops or offices
- Doors, frames, skirting boards and other agreed trims
- Suitable townhouse entry and corridor repainting
- Common-area surfaces specifically approved for the job
- Agreed external painting where access and scope are suitable
Preparation to discuss
The preparation depends on the condition of your surfaces. These are points to cover when agreeing the work for your property.
- Confirm the areas included and inspect existing surface condition
- Identify repairs or site restrictions before work is priced
- Clean surfaces included in the repaint
- Fill and sand minor defects allowed for in the quote
- Prime bare, patched or affected areas where needed
- Apply the agreed coating system to the included surfaces
Planning around your property
Discuss access, protection and handover arrangements before booking. These details depend on the work included in your quote.
- Agree a work sequence around approved site access
- Discuss how furniture, stock or equipment will be moved or covered
- Protect adjacent surfaces and fittings in the work area
- Keep active painting areas separate from normal site use
- Confirm the contact for staff or resident access questions
- Arrange a check of the completed areas with the authorised contact
What affects the price
- The size and number of areas included
- Surface condition and preparation required
- Building height and access equipment
- Furniture, stock and other obstacles in the work area
- Site access, opening hours and the agreed work sequence
- Paint system, finish and colour changes
Work to discuss separately
- Industrial or specialist protective coatings
- Government, school or large-scale commercial contracts
- Rope access, high-rise work or line marking
- Unagreed after-hours work or guarantees of uninterrupted trading
Common questions
Can painting fit around our opening hours?
Include your opening hours and any access restrictions in the enquiry. We confirm the work sequence and available times for the job before booking. Evening or weekend work is only included if it has been agreed.
Can you repaint our townhouse common areas?
Tell us which shared areas need painting and who is authorised to approve the work. Scope, access and resident arrangements are assessed before a quote is agreed. Larger or specialist contracts are outside this service.