Painters and Decorators in Malmesbury
Cotswolds Decorators are painters and decorators in Malmesbury. We cover SN16 and the surrounding Wiltshire Cotswolds villages.
Malmesbury sits on a hilltop where two branches of the River Avon meet. It is England’s oldest borough, with a Norman abbey at its heart and hundreds of listed buildings — stone cottages, Georgian townhouses, and a housing stock defined by age and conservation area designation.
- Interior painting: period rooms, Georgian townhouses, hallways, original plasterwork
- Exterior painting: Cotswold stone, lime render, masonry, original timber
- House painting: full interior and exterior, one team from start to finish
- Wallpapering: period hallways, alcoves, lining paper, pattern hanging
Call 01285 708711 today for a free quote in Malmesbury.
Interior Painting in Malmesbury
Georgian Townhouses on the Market Hill
Along High Street and the market hill streets, you find original cornicing, chimney breast alcoves with deep reveals, and period plasterwork. Getting these surfaces right means reading what is already there before deciding how to approach it.
Cotswolds Decorators handles interior painting across the full property — reception rooms, hallways, staircase walls, alcoves, and chimney breast recesses.
Lime Plaster in Stone Cottages
Hallways and staircase walls in stone cottages have lime plaster that needs proper preparation before any paint goes on. A contrasting tone or a panel of wallpaper in chimney breast recesses finishes the room.
Bristol and M4 Buyers
Malmesbury has attracted a steady flow of buyers from Bristol and the M4 corridor who purchase stone properties on the market hill and want to bring them up to a standard that matches the exterior. That is a brief we know well.
Exterior Painting in Malmesbury
Breathable Coatings on Cotswold Limestone
Malmesbury stone is Cotswold limestone. Exterior work needs breathable masonry coatings — not standard impermeable emulsions. Sealing natural stone traps moisture inside the wall, causing blistering, spalling, and salt deposits.
Conservation Area and Listed Buildings
The conservation area covers the abbey precinct and the residential streets radiating from the market cross — Oxford Street, Bristol Street, and Gloucester Road. Most carry listed status or conservation area controls on paint products and finishes.
Cotswolds Decorators provides exterior painting on stone and render elevations, original timber sash and casement windows, and outbuildings throughout Malmesbury.
Consistent with Grade II Listed Standards
For properties in the conservation area, product selection follows the same principles we apply to Grade II listed buildings across the Cotswolds. The breathable coatings hold longer and protect the surface correctly.
Our Process in Malmesbury
1. Free Site Visit
We visit your SN16 property, assess every surface, and discuss what you want to achieve. For period properties, we note existing paint types, surface condition, lime or stone features needing specific treatment, and any conservation area considerations.
2. Written Quote
You receive a fixed-price written quote covering every room and surface. No day rates, no open-ended estimates, and no additions once work starts unless you change the scope.
3. Preparation and Painting
Period surfaces get the preparation they need before any paint goes on. We protect furniture, floors, and fittings before starting. Work proceeds room by room so the property stays liveable throughout.
4. Exterior Scheduling
Exterior work is scheduled around the weather. We confirm a realistic programme at the quote stage and keep you updated on any weather-related adjustments.
5. Final Walkthrough
We walk through the finished property with you before closing the job. Any detail that falls short of the agreed standard is put right before we leave.
6. Photo Handover
For remotely managed properties, we provide a photo walkthrough instead. Call 01285 708711 to book your free site visit.
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Decorating Costs in Malmesbury
Prices are estimates. Every property is different. Call 01285 708711 for a precise quote.
Single Room Interior
Stone cottage or Georgian townhouse room. Typical cost: £350 to £650. Hallway and staircase: £700 to £1,400.
Full Interior
Full interior on a 3–4 bed Georgian townhouse or stone cottage: £5,000 to £9,000. High ceilings, period features throughout.
Exterior Stone and Timber Joinery
Stone townhouse or cottage in conservation area SN16. Typical cost: £2,500 to £5,500. Breathable coatings for heritage stone cost more but are the correct choice.
Areas We Cover from Malmesbury
We cover Malmesbury and the surrounding SN16 area, travelling from our Cirencester base approximately 30 minutes away.
We cover Sherston, Brinkworth, Crudwell, Oaksey, Minety, and the surrounding SN16 villages. We also serve Cirencester, our home base approximately 30 minutes away. Call 01285 708711 to confirm coverage for your postcode.
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