Paint
Transforming Spaces
A fresh finish does more than look good. It protects surfaces, lifts spirits and makes a lasting first impression. Seddon’s in-house decorators deliver internal and external painting and decorating for every type of building, from classrooms, wards and fire stations to offices, communal areas and residential blocks. We deliver cyclical decoration programmes, one-off redecorations and high-volume summer refresh programmes for schools and student accommodation, using durable, high-quality finishes that extend maintenance cycles and reduce whole-life costs. Our teams are experienced in [specialist coatings, such as intumescent and fire-retardant paints, anti-graffiti and anti-microbial coatings, floor coatings and high-level access work]. All work is planned around building users, with tidy, respectful teams and minimal disruption.
Traditional skills, treated with care
Heritage Painting & Decorating
Historic buildings deserve more than a fresh coat of paint. Churches, town halls, listed homes, schools and civic landmarks all carry layers of history, and the wrong products or techniques can trap moisture, damage original fabric and erase details that can never be replaced. Getting it right takes knowledge, patience and craftsmanship.
Seddon Painting & Maintenance brings exactly that. Our time-served, in-house decorators combine traditional heritage skills with modern know-how, many of them learned from colleagues who have worked on historic buildings for decades. We start by understanding the building, including its age, materials, previous finishes and significance, then choose the right approach for it. That means breathable, compatible finishes such as limewash, distemper, linseed oil and mineral paints that let historic walls and joinery breathe. It means careful preparation that protects original surfaces, and colour schemes sympathetic to the building’s character. We work closely with owners, conservation architects and conservation officers, and in line with listed building requirements, so every project respects the past while protecting the
Trained here. Proud of every finish.
Meet Our Painters
Behind every Seddon finish is a team of more than 30 directly employed painters and decorators, and most of them started their careers with us as apprentices. They’ve learned the trade the Seddon way, on real projects and alongside experienced colleagues who passed on everything from traditional techniques to modern methods. That shared training shows in their work: consistent standards, careful preparation and real pride in the result.
It’s a culture that starts at the top. Our Director, Danny McCann, joined Seddon as an apprentice painter in 1991. Over more than 30 years, he worked his way up through almost every role in the team before being appointed Director of Seddon Painting & Maintenance in 2024. Danny knows the trade from the ground up, and he leads a team that does too.
Because our painters are our own, we invest in them for the long term, with ongoing training, new skills and clear routes to progress. And because we keep training apprentices, we’re making sure the craft skills that matter most, including the heritage techniques historic buildings depend on, are passed on to the next generation.
