Time to look at what external maintenance might be needed for your property. External property maintenance is the most cost-effective investment you can make in your home. Regular maintenance painting protects timber, metalwork and rendered surfaces from weather damage, preventing deterioration that leads to expensive structural repairs.
The Cost of Neglect
A set of timber sash windows costs £3,000-£8,000 to replace. Regular maintenance painting — every 4-6 years — costs a fraction of that and extends the life of your windows indefinitely. We regularly see properties where five years of neglected maintenance has resulted in five-figure repair bills.
What to Look For
Walk around your property annually and check for peeling or flaking paint on windows, doors and fascias; cracks in rendered surfaces; rust spots on metalwork; moss or algae growth on painted surfaces; and gaps between timber frames and masonry.
In Oxfordshire, the worst deterioration typically occurs on south-west and west-facing elevations. North-facing surfaces may show moss and algae growth. East-facing surfaces often crack due to rapid temperature changes.
Maintenance Painting vs Full Redecoration
Maintenance painting focuses on the most vulnerable elements rather than redecorating the entire exterior. We recommend a maintenance visit every 2-3 years, with a full exterior redecoration every 5-7 years.
At Brierty Decoration, we offer both scheduled maintenance programmes and one-off exterior projects across Oxfordshire. All our exterior work is backed by our quality guarantee.
Brierty Decoration
Professional painters and decorators with over 21 years' experience across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Specialists in heritage restoration, fine wallpapering and premium interior finishes.
