Which Ramsey homes suit uPVC spraying
Council Tax records list 630 homes in the town from 1965 to 1982 and about 1,110 from 1983 to 1999. Those are the houses most likely to have original or early white uPVC. Spraying changes the colour while the glass, seals and handles stay in place.
Houses are the easiest candidates. In a flat, which is 14% of Ramsey homes, check with the freeholder or management company before changing the outside.
The conservation area, weather and timing
Ramsey has a conservation area and 60 listed buildings. If your house is inside the area, ask Huntingdonshire District Council whether a change of frame colour needs consent before booking.
Spraying is done outdoors and needs dry, mild days, so spring to early autumn is the best time. Walls can be painted in the same period; see our exterior painting page.
Ramsey at a glance
- 30 milesby road from our Landbeach base, about 42 minutesOSRM routing
- 14%were built 1965 to 1982VOA Council Tax stock
- 24%were built 1983 to 1999VOA Council Tax stock
- 85%are houses rather than flatsCensus 2021
- 66%of homes are owner-occupiedCensus 2021
- 1conservation arealocal council
How we approach upvc spraying
On a Ramsey job we start by washing every frame and degreasing it, because plastic picks up a film outdoors that stops paint bonding. A light abrasion follows, then masking of the glazing, rubber seals and surrounding brickwork. The uPVC coating goes on in several thin passes on a dry, mild day. The full method, products and FAQs are on our upvc spraying page.