Peter NichollsOct 91 min readLast outdoor work for the seasonWe had to restore a Chapel window which entailed cutting out the rot of the glazing bars. Very delicate work! Before After
Peter NichollsNov 16, 20201 min readFully sheeted downWe will always fully cover all furniture, lighting, carpets etc. We never run out of sheets!
Peter NichollsJul 10, 20201 min readOur latest reference!Pete Nicholls and Tom from Belper Painting Company have just completed exterior painting at my property. The result is excellent and...
Peter NichollsJul 7, 20201 min readA nasty case of dry rotWe were asked if these windows were repairable. A tall order, but yes it is possible. This one has dry rot as opposed to wet rot. Usually...
Peter NichollsJul 3, 20201 min readWe're now Trusted Traders!We have been accepted as part of the Derbyshire County Council's Trusted Trader Scheme. This means that we have been vetted, verified...
Peter NichollsJun 16, 20201 min readA Change of ColourThis shows what a difference a fresh colour can make to your outside rendering. Tom is laying on the first coat, slightly watered down to...
Peter NichollsJun 15, 20201 min readScaffolding needed sometimes!When we take on our painting jobs, we have to do a risk assessment, and while sometimes we are able to work from ladders, it is not...
Peter NichollsJun 11, 20201 min readAfter - new step installed We removed all of the wet rot, installed a damp proof layer underneath, and accurately cut the new wooden step so it was tightly wedged...
Peter NichollsJun 10, 20201 min readRotten timberThis was a back door-step on a fairly new house! Some work to do here ...
Peter NichollsJun 5, 20201 min readBack open for business!It's good to be back working again! I know lots of people have been doing their own painting and good for them! However, sometimes they...