Decorating 1960s and 1970s houses
Around 4,580 St Neots properties were built between 1965 and 1982. Houses of that era have often been repainted many times over, and old runs, dents and cracks show through a fresh coat. We sand back, fill and prime any bare patches before colour goes on.
Owners who plan to stay often redecorate in stages. The written quotation sets out each room so you can choose where to begin.
Interior decorating for flats and rented homes
About 17% of homes in St Neots are flats, most purpose-built, and a similar share of households rent privately. For a flat, we protect communal stairs and landings and agree access with the building manager where needed. For landlords, we make good fixings and marks and use a washable matt that copes with the next tenancy.
Our painter vs decorator guide explains what decorating covers beyond the paint itself.
St Neots at a glance
- 31 milesby road from our Landbeach base, about 39 minutesOSRM routing
- 14,487householdsCensus 2021
- 66%of homes are owner-occupiedCensus 2021
- 17%of homes are privately rentedCensus 2021
- 6%of properties were built before 1919VOA Council Tax stock
- 17%are flatsCensus 2021
How we approach interior decorating
In St Neots homes we cover floors and furniture, fill cracks and old fixings, and stain-block nicotine or water marks with Zinsser. Sanding is done with Mirka dust-free machines, so the rest of the home stays clean while we work in one room. Walls usually get two coats, often in Little Greene Intelligent Matt for busy rooms, and woodwork is finished in gloss, satin or eggshell. The full method, products and FAQs are on our interior decorating page.