For over 30 years, Bulger Wicks has been the discreet Painter and Decorator choice for homeowners, interior designers and estate managers across Kensington.
From Grade II-listed stucco terraces on Palace Gate to modern apartments overlooking Hyde Park, we restore and repaint with craftsmanship that respects both heritage and contemporary taste.
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"Their painting and carpentry is a really high standard, they are superfast and competitively priced."
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Kensington has a particular mix of property styles. You see stucco-fronted terraces, mansion blocks with long communal corridors, quiet mews houses tucked behind main roads, and newer apartments with sharp lines and large areas of natural light.
That variety is exactly why decorating here needs a careful approach. The work has to suit the building, the finish has to be consistent in strong daylight, and the job needs to run smoothly in shared spaces where neighbours and building managers are rightly particular.
Bulger Wicks provides painting and decorating across W8 and SW7 for homeowners, landlords, managing agents and designers who want a high standard of work and a calm, well-managed job. We take care of the details, protect the property properly, and leave things clean at the end of each day.
A lot of our interior decorating in Kensington are full or partial redecorations. That might mean repainting a flat in a mansion block with communal areas, or it might be a full interior refresh in a period property where the paintwork needs to sit cleanly around cornicing, ceiling roses, dado rails and panelled doors.
We're also often called in to correct poor preparation from previous work. Peeling around sash windows, uneven walls that have been painted straight over, rough woodwork that should have been sanded back properly. The finish only looks right when the groundwork is done properly.
On the Kensington exterior decorating side, we'll recommend finishes that suit the building, respect the surface, and stand up to whatever the weather throws at it. Obviously, older façades need a more considered approach than a quick coat of masonry paint. Stucco can fail early if the wrong products are used or moisture is trapped. Our exterior painting and decorating service is second to none.
We are well known as commercial painters and decorators, from offices and shops to schools.
Many projects involve shared access and close neighbours. We're used to working in buildings with concierge desks, agreed access times, and communal areas that need to be kept immaculate.
If we're decorating a flat, we protect and manage the route in and out as carefully as we do the rooms inside. That includes keeping lifts and corridors clean, controlling dust, and storing materials sensibly.
In mews houses and narrower streets, planning matters. Access can be limited and space is often at a premium, so deliveries, parking, waste removal, and working hours need to be thought through properly. It keeps the job moving and avoids unnecessary disruption.
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A lot of Kensington clients are living in the property while the work is being done. We plan around that. We keep disruption low, communicate clearly, and make sure the space stays protected and usable.
Preparation is where good decorating starts. We take time to get surfaces right before painting begins, including filling, sanding, sealing where needed, and making sure the finish will sit evenly and wear well. It is not the quickest way to work, but it is the right one.
We also keep things tidy. Floors and furniture are covered properly, edges are masked with care, and we clean down as we go. The aim is simple. You should feel comfortable in your home while the job is underway, not like you are living on a building site.
High ceilings and large windows are a feature of many homes in this part of London. The benefit is beautiful light. The downside is that it shows everything, including patchy preparation, uneven sheen, poor cutting-in, and walls that have not been properly flattened before painting.
That's why we take preparation seriously. We repair and refine surfaces so the finish looks even from every angle, not just straight on. We also pay close attention to woodwork, because in period homes it is often the detail that makes the space feel finished.
If you're working with a designer, we're happy to follow a scheme precisely. If you're not, we can still help you choose finishes that make sense for how you use the rooms, including durable options for busy hallways, children's rooms, and rental properties.
Every Kensington property is different. That’s why we don’t like to give prices over the phone. One of our professionals will visit at a time that suits you, measure up, discuss your ideas, and return a fixed-price written quotation with no hidden extras.
A family-run firm based minutes from Kensington High Street. Our reputation has grown the old-fashioned way – one satisfied neighbour recommending us to the next.
If you’re ready for painting and decorating that’s as thoughtful as it is beautiful, let’s talk.
Bulger Wicks Decorating – Kensington’s quiet perfectionists since 1994.
