Painters and Decorators in Cheltenham
Cheltenham Decorators are painters and decorators in Cheltenham. We cover Cheltenham town centre and surrounding areas including Montpellier, Pittville, and Charlton Kings.
Hundreds of completed projects on Cheltenham’s Regency stucco townhouses and period properties. We know what standard masonry paint does to render — and why breathable coatings are the only correct choice for north-facing elevations in Montpellier and Lansdown.
- Exterior painting: stucco, masonry, and timber
- Interior painting: Regency rooms and period features
- House painting: interior and exterior together
- Wallpapering: period hallways and principal rooms
- Kitchen cabinet painting: sprayed factory finish
- Commercial painting: offices and rental properties
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Why Choose Cheltenham Decorators
Period Specialists
Regency stucco, original lime plaster, and period joinery are the core of our work — prepared and specified for these surfaces.
Built on Referrals
Most projects come from homeowners in Prestbury, Charlton Kings, and Pittville who have worked with us before or were referred by a neighbour.
Clear Pricing
Every room, surface, and elevation is costed in the written quote — no additions for access equipment, specialist coatings, or materials.
Fully Insured
Full public liability insurance on every project, from first visit to final walkthrough.
Decorating Services in Cheltenham
From Regency townhouses in Montpellier to family homes in Charlton Kings, we cover every decorating need across Cheltenham.
Interior Painting in Cheltenham
Interior painting covers every room — walls, ceilings, woodwork, and period features. In Cheltenham, the most demanding version of this work is a multi-storey Regency townhouse on Bayshill Road or Montpellier Walk. Deep cornicing, original ceiling roses, and sash windows painted and repainted many times over — preparation here is not a quick sand and undercoat.
Exterior Painting in Cheltenham
Exterior painting covers all surfaces — Regency stucco, masonry, timber frames and sills, doors, window frames, fascias, and soffits. We use breathable coatings that let the render breathe and hold for far longer. A properly executed exterior paint job on Cheltenham stucco should last seven to twelve years.
House Painting in Cheltenham
House painting covers the full property — interior rooms, exterior walls, fascias, soffits, and woodwork. One team, no handoffs between contractors, no scheduling gaps, no inconsistent finishes between rooms.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Cheltenham
Cabinet painting transforms a tired kitchen without the disruption or cost of a full refit. We prepare doors and frames properly before applying a durable, hard-wearing finish. Popular across Charlton Kings and Prestbury family homes.
Commercial Painting in Cheltenham
Commercial painting covers offices, rental properties, and commercial premises across Cheltenham and the Cobalt Park area. We schedule around business hours and tenant requirements to keep disruption to a minimum.
Wallpapering in Cheltenham
Wallpapering covers hanging, lining, and specialist finishes across all room types. Period hallways in Montpellier and Pittville — tall ceilings, deep cornicing, original picture rails — require precise preparation and careful seaming.
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Our Decorating Process
1. Free Site Visit
We visit your property and look at every surface in scope: interior rooms, exterior elevations, or both. We note surface conditions, existing paint types, moisture issues, and any period features that need individual preparation. Most visits take under an hour.
2. Written Quote
You receive a clear written quote covering every room, surface, and elevation. Fixed price, not a day rate — no additions for access equipment or specialist materials.
3. Scheduled Work
We agree a start date and work methodically through the property. Furniture is protected, floors are covered, and each room is left usable at the end of every working day.
4. Final Walkthrough
Before we leave, we walk the completed job with you. Any area that does not meet the standard is addressed before we go.
Painting and Decorating Costs in Cheltenham
Prices are estimates. Every property is different. Call 01242 503600 for a precise quote.
Property Scale and Room Height
A single-room repaint in a modern Bishops Cleeve semi is a different project from a full-house programme on a Regency townhouse in Montpellier. High ceilings, deep cornicing, and complex stucco elevations all change the preparation time.
Preparation on Period Surfaces
Cheltenham’s older properties often carry multiple layers of old paint, original lime plaster, and surfaces not properly prepared in years. Cornicing stripped back, sash channels freed, render assessed for moisture — this is where most of the time goes.
Stucco and Heritage Paint Choice
Regency stucco and period lime surfaces need breathable coatings that cost more but perform significantly better. Heritage brands like Farrow and Ball and Little Greene are widely chosen in Montpellier, Pittville, and Lansdown.
Typical Project Ranges
- Single room repaint: £350 to £650
- Hallway and staircase: £700 to £1,400
- Full interior (3-bed Victorian, Charlton Kings): £3,500 to £6,000
- Full interior (Regency townhouse, Montpellier): £6,500 to £14,000+
- Exterior painting (stucco-fronted terrace): £2,500 to £5,500
- Exterior painting (substantial detached, Prestbury): £3,500 to £7,000+
- Kitchen cabinet respray: £800 to £2,500
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Common Problems We Solve
Cheltenham’s period properties present specific challenges that require specialist knowledge and preparation.
Stucco Exterior Paint Blistering
Standard exterior masonry paint seals the surface and traps moisture inside the render, causing blistering and lifting within a few seasons. We use breathable coatings designed for render and masonry that allow moisture to escape.
Cornicing Buried Under Old Paint
Cornicing painted over multiple times loses its crisp profile until the detail reads as a rounding rather than a moulding. We clean back accumulated paint from the detail before repainting so the profile reads clearly again.
Sash Windows Binding After Repainting
Paint builds up in sash window channels over successive coats, causing the windows to bind or stop opening altogether. Correct preparation before painting means the sashes run freely after we finish.
Pre-Sale Presentation
Pre-sale repaints in Cheltenham need to feel neutral without feeling bland. We advise on colour choices that present well in photographs and at viewings, and we can work to a tight timeline to meet your listing date.
Local Decorating Expertise in Cheltenham
Deep knowledge of Cheltenham’s Regency architecture, conservation areas, and the specialist approaches they demand.
Regency Stucco Expertise
Breathable masonry coatings are the only correct choice for Cheltenham stucco. Cheltenham’s conservation areas — Montpellier, Pittville, and Lansdown — contain the highest concentration of Regency stucco frontages in the UK outside Bath.
Conservation and Listed Properties
Large parts of central Cheltenham carry conservation area designation. We understand lime-compatible primers, appropriate sheen levels for cornicing, and the preparation required to bring original sash windows and timber joinery to a lasting finish.
The Professional Market
Cheltenham draws a high concentration of professional and executive households — GCHQ, Cobalt Park, Cheltenham General Hospital, and a strong legal and financial sector. A good result in one Prestbury home cascades through a professional network.
Cotswold Catchment Work
Our work extends beyond Cheltenham into the wider Cotswolds catchment: Winchcombe stone cottages, Georgian and Victorian stock in Cirencester, and second homes and holiday lets in Bourton-on-the-Water. Cotswold stone and period lime render present similar challenges.
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Areas We Cover
Montpellier: Cheltenham’s most concentrated Regency stock. Stucco-fronted townhouses and terraces on Montpellier Walk and Bayshill Road, many within the conservation area. Period features at every turn.
Pittville: Regency villas and semi-detached properties around Pittville Park and Pittville Circus Road. Elegant period interiors with well-preserved original detail.
Prestbury: Village character on the edge of Cheltenham. Period cottages alongside substantial detached family homes along the High Street. A community that notices quality work.
Charlton Kings: South-east of the town centre, with a strong mix of Victorian, Edwardian, and 1930s family homes on London Road and Ham Road. One of our most active areas for full interior projects.
Lansdown: Regency terraces and conservation area frontages on Lansdown Road and Parabola Road. Prestigious, stucco-fronted streets that require paint choices matched to the building.
We also cover Tivoli, Battledown, Bishops Cleeve, Leckhampton, Winchcombe, Stroud, Cirencester, and the wider Cotswolds catchment. Call 01242 503600 if you are unsure whether we cover your area.
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