Garage Door Painters in Oxford

Radcliffe Decorators paint garage doors across Oxford and Oxfordshire. We cover timber up-and-over doors, steel and metal panels, GRP composite doors, and uPVC.
Thinking about a colour change, or a door that has gone rusty and tired?
- Timber garage doors: stripped, primed, and repainted
- Steel and metal doors: rust treatment, primer, and durable exterior finish
- GRP composite doors: specialist adhesion primer before topcoat
- uPVC doors: plastic primer system, matched or updated colour
- Colour matching to coordinate with the main house exterior
Call 01865 537996 for a free quote.
Why Choose Radcliffe Decorators
All Door Types Covered
Timber, steel, GRP, and uPVC with the correct primer system for each
Clear Pricing
Fixed price from the first quote with no unexpected additions
Fully Insured
Full public liability cover on every job
Highly Recommended
Most of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals
Get My Free Quote
Speak to Oxford’s garage door painters today
Garage Door Painting Services in Oxford
Steel and Metal Doors
Steel up-and-over and sectional panel doors are the most common type on Oxford homes built from the 1970s onwards. We treat any rust with a rust converter before applying a metal primer. A gloss or satin exterior finish follows.
GRP and Composite Doors
GRP composite garage doors are increasingly common on 1990s and 2000s properties. Standard paint will not bond to GRP without the correct preparation. We use specialist GRP primers that key the surface before the topcoat.
Timber Garage Doors
Timber garage doors are found on older Oxford properties, particularly the 1930s and 1950s semis in Cowley, Headington, and Rose Hill. We strip back loose and flaking paint, sand the surface, and apply the correct exterior primer.
uPVC Garage Doors
uPVC garage doors can be painted using a plastic-bonding primer system. We advise honestly on whether painting is the right option before starting.
Matching the House Exterior
We coordinate garage door painting with wider exterior painting projects where timing and access allow. Call 01865 537996 to discuss combining both into one visit.


Our Garage Door Painting Process
1. Door Assessment
We check the surface condition, material type, existing paint adhesion, and any rust or damage before quoting.
2. Surface Preparation
Loose paint is removed, rust is treated on metal doors, and the surface is cleaned and abraded for adhesion.
3. Priming
The correct primer for the door material is applied and allowed to dry fully.
4. Paint Application
Two finish coats are applied using brush and roller or spray finish depending on the door type.
5. Final Inspection
We check all edges, panels, and junctions before we leave.
Get My Free Quote
Call for a free garage door painting quote
Garage Door Painting Costs in Oxford
Prices below are estimates only. Every property is different. Call 01865 537996 for a precise quote.

What Drives the Price
Surface condition, material type (timber vs steel vs GRP), and access or size.
Typical Ranges
Standard timber up-and-over: £280 to £380. Double timber door: £380 to £550. Steel or metal door: £280 to £450. GRP composite: £300 to £500. uPVC: £280 to £420.
Combined Exterior Projects
Painting the garage door at the same time as the house exterior saves a second visit and gives a more consistent result.
Significant rust, heavy paint build-up, or access challenges add to the cost. Oxford labour rates run higher than the UK average.
Garage Door Painting FAQs
Get My Free Quote
Fill in the form below for a free quote:
