Exterior Woodwork Painting in Golders Green NW11

The Edwardian and inter-war houses of Golders Green NW11 feature extensive exterior woodwork — from decorative bargeboards and wide fascia boards to bay window casements and panelled front doors. This timber is constantly exposed to the elements and requires regular painting to prevent decay and maintain your home's appearance.

When to Repaint Exterior Woodwork

Exterior woodwork in NW11 should be repainted every five to seven years, though south-facing elevations on streets like Dunstan Road, Woodstock Avenue, and Princes Park Avenue may need attention more frequently due to UV exposure. Signs that repainting is overdue include chalking (powdering of the paint surface), cracking, peeling, and visible bare timber — any of these mean moisture is likely penetrating the wood.

Our Preparation Process

Thorough preparation accounts for 60% of the work on exterior woodwork painting. We scrape and sand all loose and flaking paint, burn off heavily built-up areas, fill cracks and holes with flexible exterior filler, replace sections of rotten timber with Repair Care or similar epoxy systems, and prime all bare wood before applying finish coats.

Recommended Paint Systems

For exterior woodwork on NW11 properties, we recommend a three-coat system: one coat of aluminium wood primer on bare timber, one undercoat, and two coats of Dulux Trade Weathershield Exterior Gloss or Satin. This system provides excellent weather resistance and UV stability, keeping your Golders Green home looking pristine for years to come.

Protect your NW11 exterior woodwork before winter. Call 020 3874 2670 for a free exterior survey.