Fixing new-build paintwork in Petersfield within the defect period
For families moving into a new Petersfield home, the sensible sequence is: unpack, list the rooms that bother you, and let us repaint them in trade emulsion over one or two visits rather than chasing individual touch-ups.
The typical new-home brief here
Listed Georgian buildings on the Square, flint cottages across Steep and East Meon, and modern equestrian-belt homes outside town.
Audience: New-build owners and developers dealing with snagging paintwork within the two-year defect period.
Where we run snagging jobs weekly
South Downs National Park guidance affects exterior colour palettes on listed work — we provide compliant breathable spec on request.
- Liss
- Liphook
- Steep
- Sheet
- East Meon
- Buriton
Recent new-build repaints
- Careful floor protection over new engineered flooring and carpet
- Regular new-build repaints on developments across the region
- Confident cutting in around joinery and reveals without masking marks
- Experience with scuff-resistant emulsions for high-traffic zones
Bring the developer's snag list along and we'll fold it into the repaint scope rather than re-inspecting twice.
A snagging-first scope
Points that change the price
Skirting and architrave — repaint in situ or take off for a factory finish
Whether wallpaper feature walls are wanted at the same visit
Radiator masking vs full removal for cleaner cut-in
Any developer snag-list items still open with the site manager
Whether you're still inside the two-year developer defect period
Common developer-defect questions
How long does a typical three-bed repaint take?
3–5 working days pre-move-in, 5–8 when furniture is in and rooms need to be worked around. Skirting and doors add 2 days depending on how many rooms.
Can you repaint the woodwork too?
Yes — we lightly key and recoat skirting, architrave and doors in a water-based satin or eggshell. It's the cheapest way to stop the yellowing that developer trim paint tends to show.
What about ceiling touch-ups?
New-build ceilings tend to flash badly — a full mist plus topcoat gives a clean finish. Spot touch-ups almost always show.
Can you match the developer's colours?
Usually — most volume builders use Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt in a small palette. We can colour-match precisely if you'd rather stay on-brand.
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The sensible next step
Bring the developer's snag list along and we'll fold it into the repaint scope rather than re-inspecting twice.
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