Garage Door Painters in the Cotswolds

Cotswolds Decorators paint garage doors across the Cotswolds — timber, metal, GRP composite, and uPVC.
- Timber garage doors stripped, primed, and repainted to last
- Metal and steel doors: rust treatment, priming, and durable finish
- GRP composite doors: specialist adhesion primer before topcoat
- uPVC garage doors: plastic primer system, matched or updated colour
- Colour matching available to coordinate with the house exterior
Cotswolds properties often have timber up-and-over garage doors on 1960s and 1970s houses in Cirencester and Moreton-in-Marsh, as well as older stone-built garages with traditional ledged timber doors in villages such as Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold. Flexible exterior finishes that handle timber movement through Cotswolds seasons are essential here.
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Why Choose Cotswolds Decorators?
Outbuilding Experts
Protective timber stains and quality exterior finishes for sheds, workshops, and garage doors.
Clear Pricing
Fixed price from the first quote with no unexpected additions.
Fully Insured
Your decorator carries full public liability cover on every job.
Highly Recommended
Most work comes from repeat clients and referrals.
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Garage Door Painting Services
All types of garage doors across the Cotswolds are covered. Each material needs a different approach — correct preparation and priming is what makes the finish last.
Timber Garage Doors
Timber garage doors are common on pre-1990s properties. Moisture causes swelling, splitting, and rot if bare timber is left unprotected.
Loose paint is stripped, primed correctly, and a flexible exterior finish applied that moves with the timber through the seasons. A well-prepared door lasts eight to twelve years.
Metal and Steel Doors
Metal doors are durable but vulnerable to rust at scratches and chips. Rust is treated before a metal primer and gloss or satin exterior finish is applied.
GRP and Composite Doors
Standard paint won’t bond to GRP without correct preparation. Specialist GRP primers that key the surface are used before the topcoat is applied.
uPVC Doors
uPVC doors can be painted with plastic-bonding primer systems where the door is structurally sound. Suitability is assessed before starting.


Combining Garage Door Work with Your Exterior
A freshly painted house with a faded garage door undermines the overall result. We coordinate garage door painting with full exterior projects.

Colour Matching
Wide colour match service available. RAL and BS codes accepted to coordinate your garage door with the house exterior.
Exterior Repaint Packages
We can combine garage door work with your exterior painting project in a single visit. Call 01285 708711 to combine both.
Conservation Area Advice
Some conservation areas and listed properties in the Cotswolds have guidance on exterior colours. Appropriate palette choices are advised on before you commit, particularly in villages such as Chipping Campden, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Burford.
How Garage Doors Are Painted
1. Door Assessment
Material, paint condition, rust, and any damage checked before quoting.
2. Free Quote
Fixed price given before any work starts — no surprises.
3. Surface Preparation
Loose paint removed, rust treated, and surface abraded ready for priming.
4. Priming
Correct primer for the material applied and fully dried before proceeding.
5. Paint Application
Two finish coats applied. Best season is March through October.
6. Final Inspection
All edges and panels checked. Touch-ups completed before leaving.
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Garage Door Painting Costs in the Cotswolds
Estimates only. Call 01285 708711 for a fixed quote. Typical range: £180 to £450.
Timber Door Prices
Single timber up-and-over: £180–280. Double timber door: £280–420.
Metal and Composite Prices
Steel or metal door: £220–350. GRP composite: £250–380.
uPVC Door Prices
uPVC: £200–320. Price varies by door size and condition. Call for a fixed quote.

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