The final stage of any build or renovation is the decoration. It is the finish that you will see every day, and it defines the character of your home. However, achieving a flawless, showroom-standard finish requires more than just a steady hand; it requires expert preparation, knowledge of materials, and patience. Ridge Group Contracting offers high-end painting and decorating services in Brighton, Hove, and East Sussex. We go beyond the standard “lick of paint,” providing professional surface preparation and flawless application that transforms interiors and protects exteriors against the harsh coastal elements.
We work with homeowners, interior designers, and architects to bring colour schemes to life. Whether you are refreshing a single room or redecorating an entire property following a refurbishment, our team delivers perfection.
We use premium trade emulsions (such as Dulux Trade, Farrow & Ball, and Little Greene) for superior depth of colour and durability. We ensure cutting-in lines are razor-sharp and roller finishes are uniform, free from “flashing” or patchiness. For high-traffic areas like hallways, we recommend durable, scrubbable matt paints that can withstand family life.
Nothing ruins a room faster than yellowing gloss or messy skirting boards. We treat woodwork with care, sanding it down between coats to ensure a glass-like finish. We apply high-quality primers, undercoats, and topcoats—whether you prefer a traditional high gloss or a modern satin or eggshell finish.
Hanging wallpaper is a specialist skill. Our decorators are experienced in handling all types of wall coverings, from standard papers to complex patterned fabrics, flocks, and wide-vinyls. We ensure pattern matching is precise, seams are invisible, and the paper is hung without bubbles or tears. We can also install heavy-duty lining paper to smooth out imperfect walls in older Brighton properties.
For large open-plan spaces, new builds, or empty rental properties, we offer airless spraying. This provides an incredibly smooth, mist-coat finish in a fraction of the time of traditional rolling, ensuring a perfectly even coverage on fresh plaster.
In Brighton’s coastal environment, external decoration is your home’s first line of defence against salt, wind, and driving rain. A well-maintained exterior prevents moisture from penetrating the building fabric.
We repair hairline cracks in render and re-point brickwork before applying breathable, weather-resistant masonry paint. We use scaffolding or cherry pickers to access high-level areas safely, ensuring every inch of your property is protected.
Brighton is famous for its timber sash windows. We carefully prepare timber sashes, burning off old, flaking paint if necessary, repairing minor rot with two-part wood fillers, and applying flexible exterior gloss systems. These microporous paints allow the wood to move and breathe without cracking, extending the life of your windows significantly.
We treat iron railings, gates, and balconies—common features on Hove seafront properties—with rust-inhibiting primers and specialist metal paints to prevent corrosion from the sea air.
The secret to a great paint job is 80% preparation. We don’t just paint over cracks. We rake out loose material, fill holes with two-part fillers, caulk gaps to prevent draughts, and sand surfaces smooth. We use dust-extraction sanding tools to keep your home clean and dust-free while we work.
We also undertake commercial decorating for offices, shops, and hotels. We understand the need for speed and durability in commercial environments and can work out-of-hours to minimise disruption to your business.
Give your property the finish it deserves. Contact Ridge Group Contracting today for a decorating quote in Brighton and Sussex.
We provide a complete, end-to-end solution for every project. From the initial survey and planning to the final high-quality finish, our integrated team manages every detail to ensure a seamless workflow and minimal disruption to your property
Quality starts with the materials we use. We source only the highest-grade products—whether structural steel, sustainable timber, or heritage brick—ensuring durability and a finish that withstands the Sussex coastal climate
Every project is executed by fully qualified professionals. Our team combines traditional trade skills with rigorous modern construction standards, ensuring structural integrity, safety compliance, and exceptional attention to detail.
