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External Painting & Decorating in Dorking

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Average Exterior painting and decorating cost in Dorking

The average cost of a Exterior painting and decorating is £1200. Costs vary based on the materials and the provider hired. The upper price range can be as high as £1380. The material costs are in most cases approximately £300

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Exterior painting and decorating installation cost in Dorking 2025

Labour cost £840
Material cost £300
Waste removal £60
Time frame: 1-3 days

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We noted 539 requests for property or home quotations within Dorking. Of these quotation requests the number of exterior painting and decorating quotations within Dorking was 8. Quotatis would have been in a position to match these customers with as many as 4 suitable contractors who were available for work in Dorking at that time. Request a free home survey from reputable companies in Dorking.

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Dorking

Dorking is a market town in the English county of Surrey. Situated in the valley of the Pipp Brook in between the North Downs and the Greensand Ridge, it is 21 miles from London. It is nestled between 2 hills: Box Hill and Leith Hill. Over the course of the Georgian and Victorian periods, 7 of the foothills and slopes in the area became large country estates. This features Norbury Park, Denbies Vineyard, Betchworth Castle, Polesden Lacey, Wotton House and Deepdene. Dorking is primarily a commuter settlement in the present day, and citizens have access to 3 train stations with effective and frequent trains stopping at the town. As early as 1911, the town was described as being practically completely residential in nature. Much of Dorkin's traditional character survives in the town's facilities and landmarks dispersed throughout the town, whilst also serving to handle the requirements of companies of the 21st century. By the end of the 1990s, Dorking Halls experienced substantial reconstruction work, changing it into a movie theater and theatre complex, and a new modern leisure centre with a swimming pool was on in 2003. The town has a good reputation for its antique dealers. This can be located on the main trading streets of the High Street, which are complemented by a small open air shopping centre and St. Martin's Walk. The town has a population of 11185. In the middle of the 1960s, the Godwyns council estate was developed to meet population growth, which has been applauded by architectural historians. Dorking was picked as a location for the cycling path in the 2012 London Olympics, including in the FIA-ranked London-Surrey cycle classic ever since. For all your home upgrades, ensure to make use of dependable experts in Dorking to make particular of quality.

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Exterior painting and decorating pros in Dorking

Ciprian Paint

4 review(s)
Based: in London, NW6 3BJ

We are based in London, we offer interior and exterior painting and decorating services for both domestic and commercial customers. As well as homes, we have painted schools, offices and churches.

Latest review

Nadia M., OX4
5

Painter | Exterior in Oxford

Cyprian painting contacted me quickly, gave me a good price and did a great job. I would definitely recommend them. My h...

Thorpe & Son's

8 review(s)
Based: in South croydon, CR2 8HR

My name is Mr Derek Thorpe. I have been decorating for 35 years. I have worked at many radio stations in London, private gentleman's clubs, city bank. I have also done works for a few celebrities such as Jenny Agutter. I have experience in painting &...

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Frederick S., SM4
5

Painter | Exterior in Morden

Derek was friendly always on time in the morning did a good job and always cleared up and left the place nice and tidy. ...

Carlos Decor

14 review(s)
Based: in London, NW10 0SS

We are a small family business called Carlos Decor - painting & decorating specialists. We have been trading for over 20 years. We take pride in all the work we do, giving the best service in every job no matter how big or small, with very compet...

Latest review

Liza M., N18
3

Painter | Exterior in London

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Diondecor

5 review(s)
Based: in London, E12 6LX

About Dion Decor Dion Decor is an established painting and decorating company located in London. Our qualified staff are well equipped with knowledge in the painting and decorating field, having studied at Newcastle College for Level 3 NVQ Diploma...

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Sophie C., E10
5

Painter | Exterior in London

Very happy with the job Exterior painting of the house done with great care interior painting done with professionalism...

M & N Decor LTD

15 review(s)
Based: in London, SE16 2LT

The company is the resold of hard work and professional finish for any job. 15 years experience and the love for decorating make as the best on the market. Our goal is to be your only choice when it comes to professional services. Being British owned...

Latest review

Liza M., N18
4

Painter | Exterior in London

Good response pleasant in consultation.

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14 Jun

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09 Sep

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Enquiry from: Lawrence K

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10 6 foot fences and 6 foot gate to be primed and painted on 1 side only (inward facing)

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24 Jul

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04 May

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Godalming - GU8

Enquiry from: Sociana C

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19 Apr

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Horsham - RH13

Enquiry from: Barbara G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the myexteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Front of house has clap boards that require painting also there is a porch...

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08 Apr

Painter | Exterior

Godalming - GU8

Enquiry from: Harry M

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Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: To paint temporary stables and inside of tack room. Are you the property owner: Tenant ...

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21 Mar

Painter | Exterior

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Enquiry from: ARTHUR J

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Customer visited the myexteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: ROOF FASCIAS, BARGE BOARDS SOFFITES SOIL PIPE AND RAIN WATER GOODS Are you th...

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09 Jul

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Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Arvid L

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Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Front door and garage door

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22 Sep

Painter | Exterior

Horsham - RH12

Enquiry from: Richard F

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Customer visited the myexteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: External painting required to two existing rendered and painted chimney stacks,...

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19 Sep

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Horsham - RH12

Enquiry from: Richard F

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External painting required to 2No. chimney stacks. Stacks are rendered from first floor level upto chimney pots. Some patching may be necessary but generally in good order. Some flaky areas of existin...

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29 Jul

Painter | Exterior

Crawley - RH10

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Bottom half of the exterior side wall of the house need rendering

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01 Oct

Painter | Exterior

Godalming - GU8

Enquiry from: Julia T

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Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Painting 4 external small windows at front of house - need some putty applying...

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10 Aug

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Godalming - GU7

Enquiry from: Tania W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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06 Jul

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Horsham - RH12

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11 Jun

Painter | Exterior

Crawley - RH10

Enquiry from: Ina H

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Glazing type: , Work description: Wooden framed house with top half wooden clad needs treated and repainting

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10 Jun

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Horsham - RH13

Enquiry from: RICHARD B

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15 May

Painter | Exterior

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Riaz K

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Work description: like to paint my whole fascia, soffit and Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Time scale: 1-3 months

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20 Apr

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Enquiry from: Derek L

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Work description: Painter needed Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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FAQs

What’s the best time of year to carry out exterior painting and decorating?

Most companies will recommend that exterior painting and decorating is carried out in the summer months. However, advances in paint technology mean that some paints can be applied in low temperatures and even when it’s raining. Check the can for the best conditions in which to apply or ask a professionals advise.

how to paint exterior window sills and frames?

How To Paint Exterior Window Sills And Frames?

Painting your exterior window sills and frames can be a very joyful and fun-filled activity if you know what you’re doing. It’s a task that can be completed in little time by an experienced DIYer, however if you do not have the confidence to pull off this project, then you’d be better off calling in a professional for help to avoid costly mistakes. In this guide, we’ll take you through the exterior window sills and frames painting process.

✓ Prepare the window sills and frames. This includes, brushing the surfaces with warm water and gentle soap, scrubbing the windows to ensure all the edges and cracks are free from all forms of dirt, rinsing it with water and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe off any excess liquid and finally, drying it off with a towel or leaving it to dry off by itself before you start to paint.

✓ Remove any signs of moulds and moss, fill in the cracks between frame and glass using a multi-purpose filler, sand the frame and wipe out any dirt or dust on or around it using a vacuum cleaner, a clean cloth or soft brush. Once done, you can then apply a coat of water-based primer and let it dry off before painting.

✓ Painting. Firstly, you’ll have to sand your primed windows to make an even, smooth surface and apply an undercoat evenly to the surface. Once completed, you can then apply at least 2 coats of paint using a quality brush. Make sure you sand the first layer carefully before you apply the second to get a great finish.

✓ Once dried, you can the finish with a top coat (make sure you go for a weather proof paint for the exterior). For the window sills, you’ll have to apply the exterior paint gently with masking tape around the edges to protect the walls from the dripping paint.

how to paint exterior walls?

How To Paint Exterior Walls

Painting of exterior walls is a value adding task which can be done by any competent DIYer. So if you’re confident enough to pick up a brush and roller, then all you need to do is to follow the instruction in this step by step guide and you’d be glad you did. Painting your exterior walls yourself can save you lots of money that would rather have been spent on hiring the services of a professional painter and decorator. However, if you don’t feel confident enough to pull this off, then it’s advisable to call in a reliable painting specialist who can guarantee the best results for help. Here, we’ll take you through the needed steps to complete the painting of your exterior walls.

✓ Surface Preparation. This involves protecting all fencing and exterior wall component that’s not to be painted with a drop cloth or masking tape. You’ll also need to completely wipe out any dust before you start to paint a plaster surface. If it’s a previously painted wall, you’ll also need degrease it and remove or scrape off any loose areas of the plaster.

✓ Priming. This involves preparing the primer as instructed in the manufacturer’s guide. Then start to prime the surface by using a brush or a small paint roller to prime the corners, little items as well as all surfaces that are difficult to reach. Once done, then you can tackle the larger surfaces using a larger paint roller.

✓ Painting. To start painting your exterior walls, you’d have to prepare the product first by missing it thoroughly as instructed in the manual. Once done, you can repeat the same process as given in the priming stage above using your paint this time. Once done, you can decide to apply a second layer within a minimum of 4 hours after applying the first layer.

how to remove flaking paint from exterior walls?

How To Remove Flaking Paint From Exterior Walls

For a successful exterior wall painting project, all that’s required is the right painting tools and equipments, the appropriate exterior paint as well as the necessary preparation of the surface. With the later being perhaps the most important part of the project which is likely to take your time and effort as there’s no short cut to it. But once you have a good idea on how to prepare the exterior wall’s surfaces, the painting of the exterior of your house becomes a lot easier. And a good example of this, is the process of removing the flaking paint on the surface. Fortunately, you do not require the skills of an expert to be able to remove the flaking paint from your exterior walls. So let’s take a look at how you can remove flaking paint from your exterior walls with relative ease.

✓ Clear all flaking or peeling paint. This involves scraping the entire painted surface with a scraper to remove all loose paints. For the paints that wouldn’t yield easily, you can apply extra pressure to wipe it out. However, it’s important to be careful while doing this to avoid gouging out or damaging the surface.

✓ Use coarse sandpaper. Make use of a sandpaper to sand all the exterior wall’s surfaces until they’re smooth. When you get to tight spaces and trim, you can incorporate a sanding block to make your job easier and more effective. Note that a smoother surface will make for a better adhesion.

✓ Use an orbital or power sander. If the paint is peeling, you can scrape it off perfectly with the help of a power sander. This will help you in achieving a smooth surface on inaccessible edges and more.

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