Painters and Decorators in Montpellier
Cheltenham Decorators are painters and decorators in Montpellier, Cheltenham. We cover GL50 1 and GL50 2.
Montpellier’s stucco townhouses and terraces are among the finest Regency buildings in Britain. If you are planning exterior painting, an interior refresh, or a pre-sale repaint, the standard this area sets is high. We have been matching it for over a decade.
- Exterior stucco painting: breathable masonry coatings for Regency render
- Interior painting: period hallways, cornicing, ceiling roses, living rooms
- Full house painting: interior and exterior in a single programme
- Wallpapering: feature walls, heritage papers, period hallways
Montpellier’s conservation area stock runs from stucco-fronted townhouses on Montpellier Walk to terraced apartments along Bayshill Road. Properties here carry original period features and conservation constraints. The right approach matters. Call 01242 503600 for a free site visit.
Exterior Painting in Montpellier
Montpellier’s stucco render is the defining architectural finish of Cheltenham. The three-storey townhouses along Montpellier Terrace, the terraces around Montpellier Spa Road, and the apartment conversions on Oriel Road all share the same Regency facade.
Breathable Mineral Coatings
Standard exterior masonry paint seals the surface. On Regency stucco, a sealed surface traps moisture inside the render, causing blistering and lifting within a few seasons. We use breathable mineral coatings that let the render release moisture naturally.
Full Surface Preparation
We rake out and repair any cracked render, treat bare patches, and prime before the top coats go on. The result is a crisp, clean elevation that is ready for the Cheltenham seasons.
Joinery and Woodwork Included
Woodwork, front door joinery, sash window frames, fascias, and soffits are included in a full exterior programme. Every surface is prepared and painted to the same standard as the main elevation.
Conservation Area Advice
Changing an external colour or painting previously unpainted stucco may need listed building consent. We advise on what falls within permitted development before any work is quoted or started.
For conservation area properties, we advise on paint choices appropriate to any listed building requirements before work begins.
Interior Painting in Montpellier
Interior painting in Montpellier’s Regency properties requires more preparation than most decorating companies allow for. Original lime plaster walls, deep cornicing, picture rails, dado rails, ceiling roses, and intricate joinery are standard features.
Lime Plaster Expertise
Lime plaster moves slightly with temperature and damp air. The wrong primer or paint type can crack and peel within a season. We use compatible coatings throughout and prepare all lime plaster surfaces correctly before the first coat goes on.
Cornicing and Ceiling Rose Restoration
Cornicing and ceiling roses in Montpellier apartments and townhouses are often buried under successive layers of paint. We clean back accumulated paint from the profile before repainting, restoring the crisp detail that defines a period ceiling.
Appropriate Sheen Levels
High-sheen finishes on ornate cornicing flatten the depth of the moulding. We advise on appropriate finishes per surface type so every architectural detail reads clearly in the finished room.
Heritage Paint Colours
Farrow and Ball, Little Greene, and Dulux Heritage are widely used in Montpellier properties. We advise on specific colours per room, factoring in ceiling height, window orientation, and the existing architectural detail.
We carry period-appropriate colours from Farrow and Ball, Little Greene, and Dulux Heritage that suit Montpellier’s architectural character.
Period Property Painting in Montpellier
Montpellier Walk and Bayshill Road are among the finest intact Regency conservation streetscapes in Britain. Period property painting here is the default approach for almost every exterior job in GL50 1.
Conservation Area Compliance
We advise on which colours and products are typically acceptable within Cheltenham’s Central Conservation Area before specifying anything. Changing an external colour or painting previously unpainted stucco may need listed building consent.
Lime-Compatible Primers Throughout
All internal plaster and external stucco are primed with breathable masonry products rather than standard PVA-based systems. This is essential for both performance and conservation area compliance.
Sash Window Restoration
Accumulated paint on window channels and frame junctions is stripped back before repainting. This restores correct operation and proper seals at the glazing junction, extending the life of the window.
North-Facing Elevation Strategy
Bayshill Road’s north-facing stucco retains moisture longest. We use the highest-spec breathable masonry coating on these elevations to ensure long-term performance and minimal maintenance.
Period property painting in Montpellier is the most technically demanding exterior painting work in Cheltenham. We do it properly.
How We Work
1. Free Site Visit
We visit the property, walk every room and surface, and note the paint condition, surface types, and any period features needing individual preparation. Most visits take under an hour. No obligation.
2. Written Quote
You receive a clear, itemised quote covering every surface and room. Fixed price, not a day rate. Access equipment, scaffolding, and specialist materials are all included. No additions after the quote is agreed.
3. Scheduled Work
We agree a start date and work methodically through the property. Furniture is protected, floors are covered, and every room is left usable at the end of each working day.
4. Final Walkthrough
Before we leave, we walk the finished property with you. Anything that falls short is addressed on the spot. We do not sign off until the work is right.
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Painting and Decorating Costs in Montpellier
Prices below are estimates only. Every property is different. Call 01242 503600 for a precise quote.
Typical Project Ranges
Montpellier projects typically sit at the higher end of Cheltenham cost ranges. Multi-storey facades, period features, lime plaster preparation, and conservation area paint requirements all add to the time required.
- Single room repaint (standard): £350–£650
- Period hallway and staircase with cornicing: £900–£1,800
- Full interior repaint, Regency townhouse: £7,000–£14,000+
- Full interior repaint, converted apartment: £2,500–£5,500
- Exterior stucco painting, three-storey terrace: £3,500–£6,500
- Front door, sash windows, and joinery strip and repaint: £800–£2,000
- Cornicing and ceiling rose restoration: £400–£900 per room
Paint Choice and Material Costs
Paint choice affects cost. Farrow and Ball and Little Greene carry a material premium over standard trade paints. Both are widely used in Montpellier and the surrounding conservation area.
Fixed Price Quotations
Every quote is fixed price and includes scaffolding, specialist materials, and all access equipment. The price you receive is the price you pay — no additions after the quote is agreed.
All figures are guides. Call 01242 503600 for a written quote on your specific project.
Areas We Cover in Cheltenham
We cover Montpellier and the surrounding areas of Cheltenham.
Cheltenham Decorators, our painters and decorators in Cheltenham, work across the whole of GL50 and the wider town.
Nearby locations we also cover:
Pittville: Regency villas and Pittville Circus Road properties, 1 mile east of Montpellier.
Charlton Kings: Victorian and Edwardian family homes, 2 miles south-east of Montpellier.
We also cover Lansdown, Tivoli, Prestbury, Leckhampton, Up Hatherley, and the wider Cheltenham catchment. Call 01242 503600 if you are unsure whether we cover your postcode.
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