Learn About Maintenance Services
At AJ Wilkins Painters we pride ourselves on the continuing maintenance of homes and buildings after a painting project has been completed.
This includes detergent and pressure wash-downs for exteriors and advice on keeping an eye on vulnerable areas exposed to sunlight and coastal conditions, e.g. timber windows facing north and west and metal flashings and fixings, exposed to UV and sea salt.
We offer timber repair service proven to be very effective in the treatment and complete repair of dry rot damage in windows, doors and any other timber substrates. We also have an alliance with some other excellent local tradesmen who on numerous occasions have assisted with everything from building and carpentry work, plumbing and drainage issues, electrical requirements and floor polishing services.
Home Washing Services
We pride ourselves on the continuing maintenance of homes and buildings after a painting project has been completed.
This includes detergent and pressure wash-downs for exteriors and advice on keeping an eye on vulnerable areas exposed to sunlight and coastal conditions, e.g. timber windows facing north and west and metal flashings and fixings exposed to UV and sea salt.
With ongoing maintenance, its been well proven this will prolong the life of a paint system and its also a good opportunity to detail any areas that require attention before the problem becomes larger and therefore more expensive.
Our gear includes a pressure washer with different nozzle tip options along with and extension wand to reach 2 story levels eliminating the need for the scaffold.
We recommend at least an annual detergent wash-down to prevent the build-up of dirt, and salt that encourages mould and lichen growth.
Maintenance Reports
AJ Wilkins offers a reporting service in terms of what may require maintenance and painting work to both interiors and exteriors which may be of use particularly around purchasing or selling homes and ongoing maintenance programs tailored to suit your individual home.
Another point to get right at the beginning of a potential painting project is to ascertain the integrity of the existing paint system as over time while the substrate may appear sound the actual base of the system may be letting go. This can lead to bubbling as the new modern paint systems can pull on the old paint as they flex with hot and cold temperatures.
Lead-based paints were used commonly on the older homes and care and protection is required around the preparation of these surfaces to ensure the prevention of spreading around dust and scrappings. Pre 1970s homes also had asbestos in some of the fibre cement cladding so it is very important to be aware of the substrates requiring preparation and painting before work starts. Tests for both these substances can avoid problems further down the track. Identification is key here and can be highlighted in a report.
Timber Repair Services
We also offer a timber repair service proven to be very effective in the treatment and complete repair of dry rot damage in windows, doors and any other timber substrates.
The system “Repair Care International” uses resins of different constituents that work together to seal and adhere back to sound wood with new timber re-set into the problem areas then flushed back to the original shape to leave the repair sound, weather tight and ready to paint saving the need to replace e.g. windows or sashes that would otherwise require replacing.
Our company has an alliance with some other excellent local tradesmen who on numerous occasions have assisted with everything from building and carpentry work, plumbing and drainage issues, electrical requirements and floor polishing services.