Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Painting & Decorating Services in Cumbria
Established in 1975, Wilkinson Decorators is a family-run business renowned for delivering reliable and professional painting, decorating, and floor sanding services across Cumbria and the Lake District. With over 40 years of experience, our team of skilled decorators specialises in interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, woodwork repairs, and floor restoration, combining traditional techniques with modern innovations.We prioritise quality craftsmanship, offering fixed-price guarantees and free consultations while maintaining a strong reputation through 80% repeat business. Our focus on meticulous preparation, eco-friendly practices, and client-centric solutions ensures long-lasting results tailored to both residential and commercial properties.
Services
Interior painting
Exterior painting
Wallpapering
Floor sanding
Woodwork repairs
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of experience in painting and decorating
- Family-run business with a personal service approach
- Specialists in historic and rural property restoration
- 95% dust-free floor sanding technology for minimal disruption
- Guaranteed fixed-price quotes with no hidden fees
What people say
Highly recommend Andrew and his team
Work was completed promptly and to estimate
Transformed our lounge beautifully
Professional and courteous workforce
Fantastic results with floor sanding
Services
Interior painting
Our interior painting service transforms spaces with meticulous preparation and high-quality finishes. We specialise in emulsion, gloss, and eggshell applications, ensuring durable results that withstand changing trends. Clients benefit from tailored advice on paint systems and bespoke feature walls, with a focus on minimising disruption during commercial projects.
Exterior painting
Protect and enhance external surfaces with our exterior painting solutions. We handle masonry, woodwork, and metal using weather-resistant materials. Traditional techniques like burn-off are combined with modern methods to ensure long-lasting finishes that complement historic and listed buildings in the Lake District.
Floor sanding
Revive wooden floors with our 95% dust-free sanding technology. We restore existing boards and install new flooring, applying protective varnishes for lasting durability. The process includes thorough preparation and optional furniture relocation, ensuring minimal mess and maximum transformation for homes and businesses.
Wallpapering
From bold patterns to subtle textures, our wallpapering service delivers flawless installations. We handle digital prints, traditional papers, and bespoke murals, including full room transformations. Preparation includes wall stripping and repair, with expertise in navigating challenging areas like stairwells and period properties.
Woodwork repairs
Preserve character and value with our woodwork repair service. Using Repair Care International systems, we fix rotten or damaged timber sustainably. Specialising in windows, doors, and historic structures, we extend maintenance cycles by 7-10 years while maintaining environmental responsibility through repair rather than replacement.
People
Andrew Wilkinson
Owner
Andrew Wilkinson leads the family business with over 40 years of experience. He oversees projects personally, ensuring adherence to quality standards while managing a team of four skilled decorators. His expertise spans traditional techniques and modern innovations in painting, floor restoration, and woodwork repairs.
Questions
What areas do you cover for decorating services?
We operate across Cumbria and the Lake District, including Windermere, Kendal, Hawkshead, and Ambleside, with expertise in both rural and historic properties.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we cater to homes, holiday lets, hotels, and businesses, adapting our approach to minimise disruption while maintaining quality standards.
Can you work on listed buildings?
Our team has extensive experience with period properties, using appropriate materials and techniques that respect architectural heritage while ensuring durability.
What guarantees do you offer?
We provide fixed-price quotes with no hidden fees and guarantee our workmanship, reflecting our confidence in the quality and longevity of our services.
How do you handle floor sanding dust?
We use 95% dust-free sanding equipment to minimise mess, along with protective measures like plastic curtains to contain particles during the process.
