Painting and Decorating Paddington
Professional painting and decorating across Paddington (W2 & W9). David Banks & Company provide expert interior and exterior finishes for homes, mews houses and canal-side apartments. Request a quote today.

Painting & Decorating in Paddington
Our team works across Paddington on a wide range of homes and apartments, from the terraces around Westbourne Terrace and Sussex Gardens to canal-side flats in Little Venice and the newer buildings near Paddington Basin.
We understand how local properties are built and lived in: the tall rooms and stucco walls of the Hyde Park Estate, the tighter access of mews houses, and the managed entrances of modern blocks. Each project is planned carefully and carried out to a high standard, with clear communication and tidy working throughout.
Interior Decorating in Paddington
Many Paddington homes, especially around Westbourne Terrace and Gloucester Square, have high ceilings, fine plasterwork and sash windows that call for skilled preparation and finishing. Our interior painting and decorating service covers every aspect, from plaster repair and woodwork restoration to precise colour application — using low-odour, durable paints suited to lived-in properties and managed flats.
Exterior Decorating in Paddington
The stucco façades of the Hyde Park Estate and the canal-side elevations near Little Venice need breathable, weather-resistant coatings to prevent moisture build-up and pollution staining. Through our exterior decorating service, we prepare and repaint façades, front doors, windows and railings, using mineral-based or microporous paints designed for older masonry. We also handle scaffold permits and access scheduling with Westminster City Council where required.
Commercial & Managed Properties
Paddington is home to a growing number of offices, serviced apartments and retail units around Paddington Basin and Merchant Square. Our commercial decorating team works closely with building managers, letting agents and facilities teams to plan refurbishment projects around operational hours. We maintain strict site organisation and complete all works cleanly and on schedule, ensuring minimal impact on tenants and businesses.
Across all projects, we use premium trade paints from trusted manufacturers, protect every surface thoroughly, and keep communication clear from start to finish.
How We Work in Paddington
Working in Paddington brings a mix of conservation areas, busy transport routes and residential blocks with shared access. Our team plans each project with these factors in mind.
We coordinate deliveries and parking where streets are narrow or controlled, such as around Westbourne Terrace and Norfolk Square, and we ensure clean, quiet working practices for occupied buildings.
Before starting, we meet clients on site to confirm materials, colours and timings. During the project, each stage is supervised directly, and we provide updates so clients and property managers always know what’s happening. From the first preparation to final inspection, our approach is methodical and unobtrusive — fitting for an area where homes, offices and short-stay properties sit side by side.
Local Case Study
We recently redecorated a two-bedroom apartment overlooking the canal near Paddington Basin. The property’s high humidity and variable natural light meant careful surface preparation and colour choice were essential. Our decorators repaired minor plaster defects, applied a durable washable finish suited to canal-side conditions and completed the work over several short visits to fit around the residents’ schedule. You can see some of the work we recently did in Paddington here.
Areas We Cover
We work throughout Paddington, including:
Hyde Park Estate | Sussex Gardens | Westbourne Terrace | Bishop’s Bridge Road | Paddington Basin | Merchant Square | Little Venice | Maida Hill (W2, W9)
Contact Us
Contact us by filling out a quote request form, or give us a call today to schedule your consultation for your home or business in Paddington
FAQs – Painting & Decorating in Paddington
Q1: Do you work on listed or stucco properties in the Hyde Park Estate?
Yes. Many Paddington homes, especially around Connaught Square and Gloucester Terrace, fall within conservation areas. We use breathable paints and traditional restoration techniques suitable for older stucco and plaster.
Q2: How do you handle decorating in canal-side properties in Little Venice?
We plan access carefully for canal-adjacent sites, protect external walkways and coordinate with property management to avoid disruption to neighbours and waterways. Moisture-resistant coatings are used to withstand canal humidity.
Q3: Can you decorate in modern apartment blocks near Paddington Basin?
Yes. We regularly work in the Basin and Merchant Square developments. Our decorators comply with building access rules, use lift-safe protective sheeting, and choose low-odour, quick-dry paints suitable for occupied apartments.
Q4: What colours or finishes suit Paddington’s period homes?
Homes around Westbourne Terrace and Sussex Gardens benefit from soft, traditional tones that match existing stucco façades and interior plasterwork. We can colour-match to estate-approved palettes or historic references.
Q5: How do you manage traffic and parking restrictions during Paddington projects?
Our office arranges Westminster parking permits in advance, plans deliveries for quiet periods, and uses compact vehicles to reduce congestion on busy W2 streets.