Business Details
17 Years
experience
Award-Winning Painting Contractors in the Cotswolds
Harris & Thompson is a distinguished painting and decorating company rooted in the Cotswolds since 1972. Our expertise spans heritage properties, listed buildings, and contemporary spaces, serving discerning clients from private homeowners to commercial entities. With a team of over 20 professionals, including CSCS-registered decorators and interior design specialists, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. Our proprietary paint brand sets us apart as the UK's only decorating firm with a self-developed paint line.Backed by 12-month workmanship guarantees and 2m public liability insurance, we deliver consistent excellence across domestic and commercial projects. Our Constructionline accreditation underscores our commitment to industry standards, while our client listincluding Chipping Norton Theatre and aristocratic estatesreflects our reputation for precision and reliability.
Services
Painting & Decorating
Interior Decoration
Exterior Decoration
Heritage Building Work
Commercial Decorating
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Established in 1972 with specialist heritage building experience
- Own proprietary paint brand for tailored finishes
- 12-month workmanship guarantees direct from the company
- 2m public liability insurance and CSCS-registered team
- Cover Oxfordshire, Cotswolds, and nationwide heritage projects
Associations and certifications
- Constructionline
What people say
Exceptional attention to detail
Expertise in historic properties
Reliable and professional team
High-quality paint finishes
Competitive guarantees
Services
Painting & Decorating
We deliver premium interior and exterior painting solutions for domestic and commercial properties. Our team specialises in both traditional techniques for heritage buildings and modern finishes for contemporary spaces. With proprietary paint formulations and CSCS-registered decorators, we ensure durable, aesthetically precise results across the Cotswolds and nationwide.
Heritage Building Work
Specialist conservation work for listed buildings and country estates. Our approach combines period-appropriate materials with modern preservation techniques. We maintain strict adherence to heritage guidelines while delivering discreet, high-quality finishes that respect architectural integrity across the British Isles.
Commercial Decorating
Tailored decorating solutions for hotels, theatres, and corporate spaces. We coordinate with architects and contractors to meet project deadlines without compromising quality. Our 12-month guarantees and Constructionline accreditation ensure compliance with commercial standards across Oxfordshire and beyond.
People
Marc Thompson
Managing Director
With decades of industry experience, Marc Thompson leads our team as Managing Director. Respected by architects for heritage projects, he combines technical expertise with creative vision to maintain our reputation for excellence.
Questions
Do you specialise in heritage building restoration?
Yes, we have extensive experience with listed buildings and country estates, using period-appropriate techniques while maintaining modern standards.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and London for major projects.
Is your work guaranteed?
All projects include a 12-month workmanship guarantee provided directly by our company.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation quotations with a three-month price guarantee for all projects.
Are you insured?
We hold £2m public liability insurance and all team members are CSCS registered for your protection.
