Business Details
33 Years
experience
Professional Painting Contractors in Maidstone
Established in 1993, Bush JD Decorators has built a reputation for excellence in painting and decorating across Kent, Essex, London, and the Home Counties. Our team specialises in delivering high-quality solutions for commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, and residential projects, with contract values up to 1.25 million. As members of the Painters & Decorators Association and Construction Line, and CHAS-registered, we combine technical expertise with meticulous attention to detail. Our experienced management team ensures every project meets exacting standards, whether working on new builds, refurbishments, or historic properties.We pride ourselves on adaptability, serving diverse sectors including local authorities, private developers, and heritage sites. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through specialist services like intumescent coating application and luxury residential finishes. With a workforce capable of handling projects of any scale, we maintain full insurance coverage and adhere to rigorous health and safety protocols. Our proven track record includes landmark projects at Maidstone Mall, Benenden School, and Gallagher Stadium, reflecting our ability to deliver complex contracts on time and to specification.
Services
Commercial Painting
Industrial Coatings
Educational Facilities
Healthcare Decoration
Luxury Residences
Fire Protection
Heritage Restoration
New Housing
Hotel Refurbishment
Intumescent Coating
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in painting and decorating across multiple sectors
- Our team holds CHAS accreditation and industry association memberships
- We deliver contracts up to 1.25 million with proven project management
- Specialist expertise in intumescent coatings and historic building restoration
- Proven track record with local authorities and major construction firms
Associations and certifications
- Painters & Decorators Association
- Construction Line
- CHAS
Services
Fire Protection
We apply intumescent coatings to steel and timber structures, providing up to 120 minutes of fire resistance for both new and refurbished buildings. Our specialists ensure compliance with safety regulations while maintaining structural integrity. This service protects commercial properties like Gallagher Stadium and industrial facilities across the South East.
Luxury Residences
Our team delivers high-end finishes for residential properties using premium materials from brands like Farrow & Ball and Little Greene. We handle wallpaper installation, specialist paints, and detailed woodwork in occupied and vacant homes. Past projects include Kensington Gardens properties requiring meticulous attention to aesthetic quality.
Heritage Restoration
We specialise in decorating listed and historic structures, managing challenges associated with period architecture. Our expertise covers Grade I listed buildings like Hadlow Tower and Guildhall Rochester. We maintain original character while implementing modern protective finishes that respect historical integrity.
Commercial Painting
We provide comprehensive decoration for commercial spaces including shopping centres, offices, and hospitality venues. Recent projects include full refurbishments at Maidstone Mall and Chancery Lane Hotel. Our team works outside operating hours to minimise business disruption during large-scale contracts.
New Housing
We deliver decoration for new-build housing developments, from individual homes to large apartment blocks. Current projects include high-end units in Wilmington and completed schemes at Pyecombe. Our experienced decorators ensure consistent quality across all residential construction phases.
Questions
What areas do you cover for decorating services?
We operate across Kent, Essex, London, and the Home Counties for all our painting and decorating projects.
Can you handle both commercial and residential contracts?
Yes, we undertake projects in both sectors ranging from small domestic jobs to £1.25m commercial contracts.
Are you qualified to apply fire protection coatings?
We are approved contractors for intumescent coating systems on steel and timber surfaces in construction projects.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience restoring and decorating Grade I and II listed properties with specialist techniques.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain CHAS registration, Construction Line membership, and affiliation with the Painters & Decorators Association.
How do you manage large-scale contracts?
Our experienced project managers coordinate teams to complete contracts up to £1.25m on time and to specification.
