Based in Heald Green, CheshireBased in Heald Green, Cheshire, covering Stockport, Wilmslow & South Manchester - 07917 698403 - · - ashleypow@hotmail.com - · - City & Guilds qualified - · - £2m public liability insured AboutServices Areas Our WorkReviewsContact 07917 698403Get a free quote Home / Services / Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating # Professional interior & exterior decoratingin Heald Green & surrounding areas,prepared properly and finished clean. Walls, ceilings, woodwork and outside surfaces taken from tired to finished by one team that does its own prep, so the paint lasts and you only deal with one person. Get my free quote - 25+ years' experience - City & Guilds qualified - £2m public liability insurance - All work guaranteed - Free visit & quote ## What our painting and decorating service covers Painting and decorating is the full job of getting a room or a building's outside from its current state to a clean, even, lasting finish. Inside, that means ceilings, walls, coving, skirting, architraves, doors, frames and window boards. Outside, it means masonry, render, fascias, soffits, bargeboards, doors, sills and timber windows. It's for homeowners who want a room refreshed or a whole house redone, people moving in who want to make a place their own, and people selling who want the property to look its best for viewings. It's also for businesses and landlords who need properties looking right without weeks of disruption. Most people call when the paint is marked, scuffed or faded, when a colour scheme feels dated, after building or plastering work, or when outside timber starts to flake and let water in. Exterior work is best planned before the weather turns, because bare timber left through a winter deteriorates quickly. Professional help matters because the finish you see is decided by the preparation you don't. Filling, sanding, sealing and priming correctly is what stops cracks reappearing, stains bleeding through and gloss yellowing or peeling. Because we also handle plastering and small joinery, the prep is done by the same team that paints, rather than being left to chance. View our painting and decorating project photographs or request a free interior & exterior painting & decorating quote for your property. ## What happens when decorating is left too long, or done badly Paint is a protective layer, not just a colour. When it fails, the surface underneath starts to fail with it. ### Exterior timber rots Once gloss on windows, doors and fascias cracks, water gets into the wood. A repaint becomes a repair, and a repair can become a replacement, which costs far more. ### Cracks and stains come back Painting over hairline cracks, damp stains or nicotine without sealing them means they show through again within weeks, and you end up paying twice. ### Patchy, streaky walls Cheap paint, too few coats or rolling over dry edges leaves flashing and lap marks that are obvious in daylight and hard to correct without starting again. ### Common DIY mistakes Skipping primer on new plaster, using emulsion on bare wood, painting in cold or damp conditions and not cutting in cleanly are the most common reasons a job looks tired within a year. ## How your interior & exterior painting & decorating job runs,step by step. - Step 1 ### Free visit We look at the rooms or outside areas, talk through what you want and check the condition of every surface. - Step 2 ### Clear quote You get a price for the work agreed, with the prep, materials and number of coats explained. - Step 3 ### Protect and prepare Floors and furniture are covered. We fill, sand, repair plaster or timber where needed, then seal and prime. - Step 4 ### Paint and finish Ceilings, walls and woodwork are painted in the right order with the right products for each surface. - Step 5 ### Walk-round and guarantee We check the work with you, tidy up, and the completed job is covered by our workmanship guarantee. ## What you get when we do it ### One team, start to finish Plastering, joinery repairs and decorating handled together, so there's no waiting on other trades. ### Finish that lasts Correct prep and the right product for each surface means fewer touch-ups and a longer gap before the next redecoration. ### Less disruption On larger jobs we can bring in more decorators to shorten the time your home or premises is out of action. ### Protected outside surfaces Well-prepared exterior paintwork keeps water out of timber and masonry, which avoids repair bills later. ### Peace of mind City & Guilds qualified, £2 million public liability insurance, and all completed work guaranteed. ### Help with colours We can supply all paints and help you choose colours, so you're not guessing in a shop. ## Materials, methods and the jobs we take on Every surface needs a slightly different approach. Here's how we handle the most common ones. ### Walls and ceilings Emulsion is chosen to suit the room: durable, wipeable finishes for hallways, kitchens and children's rooms, and flatter finishes for ceilings and living spaces where you want a soft, even look. New plaster gets a mist coat first so the paint bonds properly instead of peeling. ### Woodwork and trim Skirting, doors, frames and spindles are cleaned, keyed and filled before painting. You can choose gloss, satin or eggshell depending on the look you want. Water-based products dry faster and resist yellowing; oil-based products are still useful in some situations, and we'll explain the difference. ### Exterior surfaces Outside work covers masonry, render, timber windows and doors, fascias and soffits. Loose and flaking paint is removed, bare timber is primed, and suitable exterior products are used so the finish stands up to Cheshire weather. Timing matters, so we plan outside work around dry conditions. ### Whole-house and single-room jobs We decorate single rooms, whole floors and entire properties, inside and out. For bigger jobs we plan the order of rooms so you can keep living in the house while the work goes on. ### Residential vs commercial Homes usually need careful protection of furniture and flooring and a tidy finish each day. Commercial properties often need work planned around opening hours and a larger team to keep downtime short. We cover both. ### Before a sale or after building work A fresh, neutral finish helps a property present well. After extensions or re-plastering, we take bare surfaces through to a finished, painted state so the project is actually complete. ## A homeowner's guide to getting decorating right ### Start with what the room is used for Before choosing colours, think about how the room is used. A hallway takes knocks from bags, buggies and bikes, so it needs a tougher, wipeable finish than a guest bedroom. A kitchen sees steam and grease, a bathroom sees condensation, and a living room is mostly about how it looks in the evening light. Matching the product to the use is the single biggest factor in how long a decorating job looks fresh. Ceilings are usually best in a flat finish because it hides minor imperfections. Walls in busy areas suit a durable matt or a soft sheen. Woodwork can be gloss, satin or eggshell depending on the look you want. If you're not sure, we'll talk it through on the free visit. ### Why preparation takes longer than painting People are often surprised that the preparation can take as long as, or longer than, the painting. Filling holes, sanding back old drips, sealing stains, caulking gaps between woodwork and walls and priming bare surfaces is what gives a crisp, even result. It's also why two quotes for the same room can look very different: one includes proper prep, the other doesn't. Because we also handle plastering and small joinery, preparation isn't limited to what filler can hide. Cracked plaster can be repaired properly, damaged skirting can be put right, and the room can be finished to a standard that lasts. ### Planning exterior work in Cheshire Exterior decorating depends on the weather. Paint needs dry surfaces and suitable temperatures to cure properly, so outside work is planned for drier periods and can occasionally move by a day or two if rain is forecast. It's worth booking early if you want work done before autumn. Timber windows, doors and fascias are the parts most at risk. Once paint cracks, water gets into the wood and rot can follow. A well-timed repaint protects the timber and is far cheaper than replacing it later. ### Getting a quote you can compare When comparing quotes, check what's included: the number of coats, whether woodwork and ceilings are covered, who supplies the paint, and how much preparation is allowed for. A clear quote that explains the preparation is a good sign the job will be done properly. Our quotes are free and come after a visit, so the price reflects your actual rooms rather than a guess. Smaller jobs are paid on completion, and larger jobs work on a deposit and an agreed payment schedule. ### What to expect while your interior & exterior painting & decorating is underway Before any interior & exterior painting & decorating begins, we agree the scope, the order of work and a realistic timescale with you, so you know which rooms or areas will be affected and when. Floors, furniture and fixtures are protected before work starts, and the work area is kept as tidy as possible throughout, with a clean-up at the end of the job. Our working hours are 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. If anything unexpected comes up once surfaces are exposed, such as hidden damage behind old paper or paint, we'll explain it to you before going further, so there are no surprises on the final bill. When the work is finished, we walk through it with you and put right anything you're not happy with. Smaller jobs are paid on completion. Larger jobs are paid according to the deposit and payment schedule agreed at the start. All completed work is guaranteed. ### Why choose A&S Decorators for interior & exterior painting & decorating A&S Decorators was set up by Ashley Power around 16 years ago, backed by more than 25 years in the trade. It started as a two-person team and has grown steadily through long-term client relationships and repeat work across Cheshire and South Manchester. When you book interior & exterior painting & decorating with us, you're dealing with an established local business rather than an anonymous contractor. The key difference is that we handle the preparation trades most decorators have to subcontract: plastering, small joinery and specialist uPVC spraying. That means fewer people in your property, no waiting between trades, and one point of contact from the free visit to the finished job. Ashley is City & Guilds qualified, we carry £2 million public liability insurance, and all completed work is guaranteed. We can supply all paints and materials and help with colours, or work with materials you supply. For larger jobs, we bring in extra decorators to shorten the timescale and keep disruption to a minimum. Book a free visit to talk it through ## Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating near you Based in Heald Green, we carry out interior & exterior painting & decorating across Cheshire and South Manchester, including: - Heald Green - Stockport - Cheadle Hulme - Gatley - Wilmslow ## Related services - Plastering - Woodwork & Gloss Finishing - Exterior Masonry & Render Painting - Paint Supply & Colour Advice ## Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating: common questions How much does it cost to decorate a room in Heald Green?+Every job is priced individually because room size, surface condition and the amount of woodwork vary so much. We'll visit for free and give you a clear quote with no obligation. How long does a typical room take?+It depends on size and how much preparation is needed. We'll give you a realistic timescale with your quote, and on larger jobs we can add decorators to shorten it. Do I need to move my furniture?+Small items and valuables are best moved by you. We cover and protect floors and larger furniture before starting. Can you decorate outside in winter?+Exterior paint needs dry conditions to cure properly, so we plan outside work around the weather. Interior work can go ahead all year round. Is the visit and quote free?+Yes. Every job starts with a free visit and a free, no-obligation quote. Are you qualified and insured?+Ashley is City & Guilds qualified, and A&S Decorators holds £2 million public liability insurance. Is your work guaranteed?+Yes. All completed work is guaranteed. How does payment work?+Smaller jobs are paid on completion. Larger jobs need a deposit, with a payment schedule agreed based on the size and value of the job. Do you offer emergency call-outs?+We work Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm. Call us and we'll tell you honestly how soon we can help. ## Get your interior & exterior painting & decoratingpriced with a free, no-obligation quote. A free visit, a clear quote and no obligation. City & Guilds qualified, £2m insured, and all completed work guaranteed. Request my free quote07917 698403 A&S Decorators | painting and decorating A&S Decorators Heald Green, Cheshire 07917 698403 ashleypow@hotmail.com Monday–Friday, 8:00am–7:00pm A&S Decorators on Facebook Painting & decorating services - Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating - Commercial Decorating - uPVC Spraying - Plastering - Wallpapering - Children's Wall Designs & Murals - Small Joinery Works - Paint Supply & Colour Advice - Kitchen Cabinet Painting & Spraying - Woodwork & Gloss Finishing - Exterior Masonry & Render Painting - Landlord & End-of-Tenancy Redecorating Areas covered - Heald Green - Stockport - Altrincham - Sale - Gatley - Cheadle Hulme - Wilmslow - Manchester - CheshireGet a free quote © 2026 A&S Decorators AboutOur WorkReviewsPrivacy PolicyTerms & ConditionsCookie Policy 07917 698403Free quote