Prestbury, Gloucestershire
Painter and decorator in Prestbury
Decorating for homes across Prestbury, from historic cottages in the old village to family houses on the newer roads towards the racecourse.
Exterior work in the Prestbury conservation area
The old village centre of Prestbury is a conservation area with a large number of listed buildings. If your home is listed or inside the conservation area, changing the colour of the front of the house, the windows or the front door may need consent from Cheltenham Borough Council, so it is worth checking before you choose a new colour.
Repainting like-for-like is usually straightforward. We are happy to match an existing colour, and on older cottages we use breathable paints where the walls need them.
Cottages and family homes
Prestbury sits on the north-east edge of Cheltenham beneath Cleeve Hill, next to Cheltenham Racecourse. The older part of the village has thatched and timber-framed cottages and stone and brick houses, while the surrounding streets are mostly 20th-century family homes.
That mix means very different jobs. Older cottages often have uneven lime plaster, low beams and original joinery that need careful preparation, while newer houses are usually about refreshing tired walls, woodwork and exteriors efficiently.
What Prestbury homeowners ask us for
- 01
Exterior painting
Render, masonry, weatherboarding, windows and doors painted to protect your home and lift its kerb appeal.
- 02
Period & timber-framed properties
Barns, cottages and older homes with beams, timber frames and traditional joinery, handled with care.
- 03
Interior painting & decorating
Walls, ceilings, woodwork and full-house redecoration with careful preparation and a clean finish.
- 04
Wallpapering
Feature walls and full rooms hung straight and seamless, including stripping old paper and lining.
Where we work in Prestbury
We cover the whole parish, from the old village around St Mary’s Church to the roads near the racecourse and out towards Southam and the foot of Cleeve Hill. From our base on Hesters Way Road in west Cheltenham it is about 15 minutes by car.
- Old village and conservation area
- Cheltenham Racecourse side
- Southam
- Cleeve Hill
- Swindon Village
Postcodes we cover here: GL52. Local authority for planning and listed buildings: Cheltenham Borough Council.
Recent projects
The kind of work we do for Prestbury homes
Rendered house exterior repaint
Full exterior repaint of render, weatherboarding, fascias and French doors on a family home.
Black weatherboard barn and outbuildings
Refreshing black weatherboarding, gables, garage and barn doors across a converted barn and its outbuildings.
Timber-framed barn exterior
Repainting the infill panels of a long timber-framed barn, working carefully around old oak framing.
Google reviews
What our clients say
“Their quality of work has been top-class and highly professional.”
“He stripped, replastered and painted to a high standard in a timely manner.”
“Courteous and professional, he does what he says, produces quality work.”
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Free, no-obligation quote
Get a decorating quote in Prestbury
Call, WhatsApp a few photos or use the form. We reply to every enquiry and arrange a visit to give you a written quote.
- Emailinfo@decorators-cheltenham.co.uk
- HoursMon to Sat, 7:30am to 5:30pm
- Base65 Hesters Way Rd, Cheltenham GL51 0RD
FAQ
Prestbury decorating questions
Do I need permission to repaint my house in the Prestbury conservation area?
Repainting in the same colour is normally fine. Changing the colour of the front of a listed building, or of windows and doors in some conservation areas, may need consent. Check with Cheltenham Borough Council first; we can match your existing colour or work with the colour you get approved.
Can you work on thatched or timber-framed cottages?
We decorate period and timber-framed properties, both inside and out, including walls between exposed beams. Roof work on thatch is a specialist trade we do not carry out.
What paint do you use on old lime-plastered walls?
Lime plaster and old solid walls need to breathe, so modern vinyl emulsions can trap moisture and cause flaking. We check the surface first and recommend a breathable mineral or clay-based paint where it is needed.
Do you cover all of Prestbury?
Yes, including the old village, the roads around the racecourse and out towards Southam. Send us your postcode if you are unsure.
Can you work around race meetings?
Yes. Roads near the racecourse get busy on race days, so for homes close by we plan deliveries and access around the fixtures where we can.
How do I get a quote in Prestbury?
Send us a few photos and a short description through the form or on WhatsApp, or ask us to visit. We give every customer a free written quote.