Exterior Decorating in London
A Prestigious Restoration in Little Venice
Read about how Ignas’ superior knowledge of exterior decorating in London helped restore a beautiful four-storey property in a special area of our capital city.
Little Venice is an oasis of peace and tranquillity in Maida Vale, North West London. There are dozens of stylish narrowboats along its canal. And, Little Venice is home to a diverse range of high-end, period properties.
Here, homes are maintained to the highest standards.
Residents are rightly proud of where and how they live, with attention paid to comfort, prestige and presentation. Any home less than perfect will be noticed!
Our client, Richard Gardiner Architects, creates stunning home extension and renovation designs for private residential clients in and around London, and Ignas were delighted to work with them on this premium project.
The four-storey, Grade II-listed property in question, at Blomfield Road in Maida Vale, London, needed external renovation and painting works.
Why Our Client Chose Us
Simply put, because they knew we would deliver results to the highest standards.
Ignas are well-known for the quality of our work in exterior decorating in London, our attention to detail and as ever, our professional approach.
Not least, in our thorough preparation work for all projects, and in particular for external works where mistakes or a lack of care can remain hidden – until major issues come to light.
What Was Wrong?
Despite regular five-year maintenance cycles, the architect noticed that, during his most recent assessment, the building’s exterior was looking far from its best.
Indeed, it was starting to stand out from neighbouring homes – and not in a good way.
The finishing works, carried out by the previous contractor, had not provided the expected longevity or quality for this type of high-end exterior decorating in London.
We were alarmed to see that already, a thin coat of plaster had started to flake off.
Wooden and metal components were showing far-too-early signs of wear. And, to bring the façade in line with strict restoration requirements, it would need to be restored and deep cleaned.
What We Needed To Do
Our remit involved cleaning, repairing, restoring and painting all the façades. Likewise, the associated woodwork and metalwork on the front, side and rear elevations.
Here’s what we did:
- Protected the neighbouring property throughout the entire project (this is essential and creates goodwill and trust). Then, erected alarmed scaffolding on all elevations.
- We cleaned thoroughly all the façades, stone details, wood and metal elements. The team also used a pressure washer for the best results.
- Removed the unstable render and protrusions, and re-applied new plaster coatings.
- For high-quality woodwork finishings, the team’s preparation was second to none,
including sanding, degreasing and full repairs. Ignas replaced putty where necessary, sealed joints and substituted glass and sash cords as appropriate.
They fully restored and painted all woodwork, including windows, doors, trims and soffits. Where needed, we applied a three-coat system (primer, undercoat and finish) all by hand and with great care.
- We painted the façade with the Dulux Trade Weathershield system, as per the architect’s specification. Plus, replaced old sealants around windows and doors.
- The metalwork needed anti-corrosion protection – this included railings, handrails, downpipes, the gate and ventilation grilles.
- Full joinery repairs, including glass and sash cord replacements, and window adjustments.
- Repaired and restored the garden gate, the fence, posts and hand painted the house number.
- Repaired the roof hatch and the shed.
We even installed pigeon deterrent netting.
Excellence in Exterior Decorating in London: The Result
Proper preparation, high-quality materials and skilled workers have combined to deliver trulyexcellent work.
The property looks beautiful, with high-quality preparation and execution lying behind the exceptional results. This renovation will last for years.
The façade looks fresh and clean while highlighting its unique architectural details.
And of course, it blends in beautifully with its surroundings in Little Venice. In full compliance with heritage guidelines, Ignas delivered ahead of schedule – as we often do.
What Did Our Client Think?
“Mariusz and the Ignas team did a wonderful job on the external repairs and redecoration of
our listed London town house.
As the job was a full one, the team were on site for over two months. Their attention to detail
was exemplary, the team were easy to live with, and a pleasure to have around.
The architect we engaged, and who has overseen the property’s decoration for over 40 years, thought the job was one of the best he had ever seen. We were also pleased that the job stayed within our budget. I have no hesitation in highly recommending Ignas London”.
Lucy – homeowner
We were delighted that the architect had a few fantastic things to say, too:
“The work carried out by Ignas was superior to that carried out by any previous decoration contractor. The final results were excellent.”
Richard Gardiner, Architect.
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