East Sussex · BN1, BN2, BN3
Exterior Painting in Brighton and Hove
Exterior painting is the preparation and application of weather-resistant paint or masonry coating to a building's external walls, render, timber and cladding, priced as a day rate that reflects the level of preparation, height and access equipment such as scaffolding or towers required.
In Brighton and Hove, that covers Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade. Brighton and Hove is known for its Regency architecture, extensive Victorian terraced housing, and later 20th-century development, all within a compact coastal city where many properties are in conservation areas and a significant number are listed.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Brighton and Hove for exterior painting
Property styles in Brighton and Hove
Regency squares and terraces are concentrated around Brunswick, Kemp Town and the seafront, with dense Victorian terraced housing across much of the wider city, and later suburban housing further from the centre. Basement conversions, loft conversions and rear extensions are common project types on the terraced stock, subject to conservation area and party wall considerations.
Planning considerations
Brighton & Hove City Council is the local planning authority. The city has one of the highest concentrations of conservation areas of any local authority in the South East, and many properties are listed, particularly in the Regency squares. Basement work also requires careful consideration of structural and drainage issues in a dense urban setting.
How it works
Our exterior painting process
- 01
Survey and access plan
Assessing the surfaces, condition and height involved, and agreeing what access equipment — ladders, towers or scaffold — the job needs.
- 02
Preparation
Removing flaking or failed coatings, treating any timber decay, and masking areas not being painted.
- 03
Painting
Applying weather-resistant coatings suited to the substrate, usually as a primer and two topcoats.
- 04
Finishing
A final check for coverage, removal of access equipment and protection, and clearing the site.
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FAQs
Exterior Painting in Brighton and Hove: FAQs
Do you provide exterior painting across all of Brighton and Hove?
Yes, we cover the BN1, BN2 and BN3 postcode areas in full, including Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade.
Why is exterior painting priced as a day rate rather than per room?
Exterior work depends heavily on access, height and the condition of the substrate, all of which vary far more than an interior room does — a day rate reflects that variability more accurately than a fixed per-area price.
Will you need scaffolding?
For anything beyond ground-floor level or single-storey work reachable by ladder, scaffold or a tower is usually the safest option and is priced as part of the quotation after survey.
Can I extend a listed Regency property in Brighton?
Alterations to listed buildings require listed building consent in addition to any planning permission, and the historic character of Regency terraces means proposals are considered carefully. We assess feasibility on a case-by-case basis.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-28.