Business Details
47 Years
experience
Trusted Painting & Decorating Services in Aylesbury
Established in 1979, M Simmonds is a family-run painting and decorating business serving Aylesbury, the Chilterns, and surrounding regions. Our team of eight fully trained professionals, including apprenticeships with City & Guilds and NVQ qualifications, deliver high-quality residential, commercial, and industrial projects. We pride ourselves on in-house carpentry, plastering, and repair services, ensuring no subcontracting of work. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, we offer a no-quibble after-sales service and have been audited by Trading Standards under the Buy with Confidence Scheme.Our expertise spans historic building restoration to modern refurbishments, combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary techniques. All staff undergo CRB checks, and we maintain rigorous health and safety protocols. As a locally-based company, we prioritise clear communication, punctuality, and minimal disruption to clients' daily routines, evidenced by our 5-star customer reviews and decades of repeat business.
Services
Residential Painting
Commercial Decorating
Carpentry Repairs
Historic Restoration
Exterior Decorating
Wallpaper Hanging
Plastering Services
Industrial Painting
Shop Front Refurbishment
Colour Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- Established 1979 with family-run expertise
- No subcontractors fully employed team
- Apprenticeship-trained staff with NVQ qualifications
- Audited by Trading Standards Buy With Confidence
- Full in-house carpentry and plastering services
Associations and certifications
- Trading Standards
- Buy With Confidence Scheme
- City & Guilds
- NVQ
- CITB
What people say
Excellent craftsmanship
Highly recommend
Trustworthy and punctual
Outstanding attention to detail
Professional service
Services
Residential Painting
We specialise in interior and exterior residential painting, transforming homes from country mansions to small apartments. Our team ensures meticulous preparation, using quality materials for durable finishes. Clients receive free colour advice and a written specification tailored to their budget, with projects completed on schedule and left clean to approval.
Commercial Decorating
Our commercial services cover offices, hotels, schools, and retail spaces. Fully compliant with health and safety regulations, we provide risk assessments and method statements. Flexible scheduling allows minimal disruption to business operations, with teams working to tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and professionalism.
Carpentry Repairs
We offer comprehensive carpentry and joinery repairs, including rotten wood restoration and structural fixes. Our qualified craftsmen handle both small maintenance tasks and large-scale refurbishments, ensuring seamless integration with decorating work. This in-house service eliminates the need for third-party contractors, maintaining consistency and quality control.
Historic Restoration
Specialising in listed buildings and period properties, we restore historic features while preserving architectural integrity. Expertise includes witchert wall treatment and Georgian window refurbishment. Our team combines traditional techniques with modern materials to ensure longevity, serving churches, mansions, and heritage sites across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Exterior Decorating
We revitalise external facades, including stonework, soffits, and weathered woodwork. Comprehensive preparation includes crack filling and surface repair, using weather-resistant paints for lasting results. Clients benefit from a complete service covering gutter lines, fascias, and decorative elements, enhancing kerb appeal while protecting structural integrity.
People
Michael Simmonds
Founder
Established the business in 1979 after apprenticeship training. Semi-retired since 2022, he oversees quality control and estimating while mentoring apprentices. Holds City & Guilds qualifications and manages client relationships.
Graham Simmonds
Business Partner
Joins Michael as a partner, managing daily operations since 2022. A skilled carpenter since 1985, he ensures technical excellence and project coordination. Trained in health and safety protocols and oversees team development.
Matthew Simmonds
Business Partner
Started apprenticeship at 16, gaining City & Guilds qualifications by 2014. Manages project execution and client communication, combining decorating expertise with building maintenance skills. Focuses on modernising traditional practices while maintaining quality.
Sheridan Phillips
Lead Decorator
Qualified craftsman decorator with 25 years' experience since 1996. Specialises in wallpaper hanging and complex interior projects. Ensures adherence to quality standards while mentoring junior staff in best practices and technical skills.
Kai Barnett
Apprentice
Joined after completing a multi-trade course at Buckinghamshire College. Currently undergoing a two-year improver programme, learning painting, carpentry, and building maintenance under senior staff supervision to become a fully qualified decorator.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Aylesbury, Aylesbury Vale, Chilterns, Thame, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire, with experience working on both local and regional projects.
Are you qualified painters and decorators?
All our staff hold City & Guilds or NVQ qualifications, with apprenticeships completed in-house. We maintain health and safety certifications and undergo CRB checks.
Do you handle both interior and exterior work?
Yes, we provide full internal and external decorating services, including carpentry repairs, plastering, and specialist finishes for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
Can you work on listed buildings?
We specialise in historic restoration, including listed buildings and period properties. Our team has expertise in witchert treatment and preserving architectural features while modernising spaces.
What guarantees do you offer?
We provide a no-quibble after-sales service and ensure all work meets our high standards. Clients receive written schedules of work and agreed completion timelines before projects commence.
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