Commercial Painting in North London

Professional Commercial Painting Services

Your commercial premises make a powerful first impression on customers, clients, and employees. Fresh, well-maintained decoration conveys professionalism, attention to detail, and pride in your business. Conversely, tired, marked, or poorly painted spaces suggest neglect and can undermine even the best businesses.

We specialise in commercial painting across North London, working with businesses of all types and sizes. From small retail units and cafés to multi-room offices and restaurant fit-outs, we understand that commercial work demands different skills and approaches to residential projects. You need reliable contractors who turn up on time, work efficiently, minimise disruption, and deliver professional results to tight deadlines.

We've built our commercial reputation on flexibility, reliability, and quality. We work around your business requirements – whether that means painting outside normal hours, completing projects in phases to keep you trading, or deploying larger teams to meet tight deadlines. We provide all necessary insurance, health and safety documentation, and work to commercial standards that satisfy landlords, facilities managers, and health inspectors.

Our commercial clients include independent retailers, office spaces, restaurants and cafés, medical practices, gyms and studios, estate agents, salons, and professional services firms. We handle everything from routine maintenance decoration to complete fit-out painting for new premises, refurbishments, and rebrand projects.

Commercial Sectors We Serve

Our Commercial Process

Commercial projects require careful planning and execution to minimise business disruption:

1. 1.
   Site Survey & Consultation – We visit your premises to assess scope, discuss your requirements, understand any constraints (access, timing, sensitive equipment), and provide detailed quotation
2. 2.
   Scheduling & Planning – We create a detailed schedule showing exactly when each area will be worked on, how long it will take, and any business impact. We're flexible and work around your trading hours
3. 3.
   Documentation – We provide method statements, risk assessments (RAMS), insurance certificates, and any other documentation required by your landlord or facilities team
4. 4.
   Preparation & Protection – Equipment, stock, and furniture protected with dustsheets, floors covered, thorough masking of fixtures, and clear work areas established
5. 5.
   Professional Execution – Our experienced team works efficiently with minimal disruption, using low-odour paints where premises are occupied, maintaining clean and safe work areas
6. 6.
   Daily Clean-up – At the end of each shift, we clean thoroughly, remove debris, and leave premises secure and presentable for the next day's business
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   Final Handover – Complete clean and inspection, snagging any minor issues, removing all equipment, and returning premises to full operational status

Minimising Business Disruption

We understand that every hour of disruption potentially costs you business. Our approach to minimising impact includes:

• Flexible Scheduling: We work evenings, weekends, and overnight when required. Many retail and hospitality clients prefer us to work after closing, completing projects while they're shut.
• Phased Work: For larger premises, we work room by room or area by area, allowing you to continue operating in other parts of the building.
• Fast Turnaround: We can deploy larger teams to compress timelines when you have hard deadlines – whether that's a grand opening, inspection, or seasonal peak period.
• Low-Odour Products: We use water-based, low-VOC paints as standard, minimising smell and allowing occupied spaces to be decorated with less disruption.
• Efficient Workflow: Commercial work demands efficiency. Our teams are experienced in working quickly without compromising quality, understanding that time really is money in commercial settings.

Commercial-Grade Materials

Commercial environments demand robust, durable finishes that withstand heavier wear than domestic spaces:

• Contract Emulsions: We use commercial-grade paints from Dulux Trade, Crown Trade, and Johnstone's Trade specifically formulated for high-traffic commercial use. These offer superior scrubbability, stain resistance, and durability.
• Specialist Coatings: For specific environments, we use appropriate products – anti-bacterial paints for healthcare settings, moisture-resistant formulations for kitchens and bathrooms, fire-rated coatings where required.
• Hard-Wearing Finishes: Commercial woodwork gets heavy use. We use durable satinwood and gloss systems designed to resist knocks, scratches, and frequent cleaning.
• Quick-Drying Products: Where speed is essential, we can use fast-drying products that reduce downtime, though we'll always recommend the best balance of speed and durability.

Health & Safety Compliance

Commercial work requires strict adherence to health and safety regulations. We're fully compliant with all relevant legislation, carry appropriate insurance, and provide all necessary documentation. Our team are trained in working safely in occupied commercial premises, including work at height, COSHH regulations, fire safety, and emergency procedures. We conduct risk assessments before starting work and maintain safe working practices throughout.

Typical Project Timelines

Commercial timelines vary significantly based on size, complexity, and whether we can work during business hours:

• Small retail unit or office: 2-4 days
• Café or restaurant: 3-7 days (depending on size and trading schedule)
• Multi-room office suite: 1-2 weeks
• Complete office floor: 2-4 weeks
• Shop fit-out (full decoration): 1-3 weeks

We can often accelerate these timelines by deploying larger teams or working extended hours if you have specific deadline requirements.

Maintenance Contracts

For businesses requiring regular maintenance decoration, we offer planned maintenance contracts. These provide scheduled visits to touch up high-wear areas, keep your premises looking fresh, and address any issues before they become major problems. Regular maintenance is more cost-effective than complete redecoration and ensures your business always looks its best.

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