Remedial Repairs
We fix what has gone wrong over the years: cracked render, damp, rotten timber and damaged cornices. We make the surface sound before any paint goes on.
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We strip it back, fix what has gone wrong over the years, and repaint it properly. One team handles the whole job, so you never have to chase separate trades.
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Illustration of a typical strip-back and repaint.
From the first strip-back to the final coat, we handle the whole job. You deal with one team the whole way through.
We fix what has gone wrong over the years: cracked render, damp, rotten timber and damaged cornices. We make the surface sound before any paint goes on.
See this service ›Old, failing paint taken back to a stable surface. Good preparation is what makes the new finish last.
See this service ›Interior and exterior repainting in colours that suit the age of the home, done by hand and not rushed.
See this service ›Cornices, parapets, cast-iron lace and rendered detail repaired and repainted, so the front of the house looks right again.
See this service ›Protecting the finished surfaces against Sydney weather, so the work holds up for years.
See this service ›Whole-home restorations that run for months, some over a year. Big jobs are the work we do best.
See this service ›Heritage work takes time. Here is what to expect from your first call to the day we hand it back.
We come out, walk through the whole home with you, and work out what it needs. Free, with no pressure.
You get an itemised quote and a realistic timeline. No vague numbers and no surprises later.
We take the surfaces back, carry out every repair, then prime and prepare everything.
We paint it, walk through it with you, and hand back a home that looks the way it should.
We are not a general painting crew that takes the odd old house. Heritage homes are the whole focus, and it shows in the result.
Nearly three decades in the trade, with 15 years spent on heritage homes from start to finish.
Stripping back, repairs and painting are all handled by us. Nothing falls through the gaps between trades.
We are comfortable with jobs that run for months. Large, complex restorations are where we do our best work.
We match materials and colours to how the home was built, so the work protects its character.
We would rather spend an extra day on preparation than come back in two years. The finish is only as good as what is under it.
The person who quotes your job is the person who does it. You always know who is working on your home.
I have been in the trade for 28 years. For the last 15 I have worked almost only on heritage homes, taking them from stripped back and worn out through to fully repaired and painted.
I take on the big jobs that most people turn down. Some of my projects have run for more than a year, and that is the work I enjoy most.
“If it is an old Sydney home that needs bringing back, it is exactly the job I want to be on.”
Old homes were built to breathe. We use materials that suit how they were made, so the work protects the house instead of causing damage later.
Breathable lime renders and mortars for solid masonry and old brickwork.
Mineral and heritage paint systems in colours that suit the age of the home.
Repair and repointing of Sydney sandstone, brick and rendered walls.
Repair and repaint of timber sashes, joinery, fascias and weatherboards.
Cleaning, priming and repainting of verandah lace, railings and iron detail.
Repair and re-running of plaster cornices, ceiling roses and mouldings.
Weatherproof sealers matched to each surface and aspect.
Rising damp and salt problems treated at the source before refinishing.
Plain guides on looking after and restoring older Sydney homes.
The decorative iron lace on a terrace is one of its best features. Here is how it is brought back without losing the detail.
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What rising damp actually is, how to spot it, and why the fix has to deal with the cause rather than the surface.
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A simple guide to picking colours that suit the age of your home, so the result looks right for its era.
Read more ›Heritage and period homes are our focus and where nearly all of our work is. If you have an older Sydney home that needs repairs and painting, you are who we are set up for.
Yes. We strip surfaces back, carry out the repairs and do the painting. You deal with one team the whole way through instead of booking separate trades.
It depends on the size and condition of the home. Smaller jobs take a few weeks. Full restorations often run for months, and some larger jobs have taken over a year. You get a realistic timeline with your quote.
Yes. Large, complex restorations are the work we enjoy most. Big jobs that others turn down are our comfort zone.
Yes, and there is no obligation. We look at the home in person, talk through what you want, and give you a clear quote. A proper heritage job cannot be priced over the phone.
That is the point of what we do. We use breathable, age-appropriate materials and finishes, so the work protects the character of the house.
We work on heritage homes across the Sydney area. Ask when you get in touch and we will let you know.
Tell us a little about your home and we will arrange a time to visit, look at it properly, and give you a clear quote. Free, with no obligation.