EXTERIOR
Exterior painting and masonry
Esplanade and sea-facing elevations take constant salt and weather. We prepare hard and coat in durable, breathable masonry and trim systems built to last.
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FIFE · KIRKCALDY
Award-Winning Painters and Decorators in Kirkcaldy
Victorian seafront villas along the Esplanade, sandstone terraces through the West End, and the Dysart conservation village. We have decorated the Lang Toun since 1959.
4.9 / 5average rating
175+verified reviews
1959est. — 65 years of craft
£10 millionpublic liability cover
Welcome to Borthwick Decorators Kirkcaldy
Borthwick Decorators has painted Kirkcaldy homes and businesses since 1959 — Victorian seafront villas, West End sandstone terraces, and the Dysart conservation village. CHAS and SDF accredited, rated 4.9/5 from 175+ verified reviews.
Seafront villas, West End sandstone, Dysart stone.
Kirkcaldy stretches a long way along the Forth, and the property follows the coast — Victorian villas facing the Esplanade, sandstone terraces through the West End, and the tightly protected Dysart conservation village at the north end. The sea front is exposed, so exterior work here has to be done properly or it does not last.
We handle interior and exterior decoration, sash windows, period and conservation finishes, common-stair work and commercial premises along the High Street. Same foreman throughout, daily clean-up, and a fixed quote before we start.
AWARD WINNING
2025 Cultural Renovation Project of the Year
2025 Residential Category
2024 Private Domestic (Pre-1919) Project of the Year — Contract Manager 2024
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WHAT WE DO IN KIRKCALDY
Our painting and decorating services in Kirkcaldy
INTERIORS
Interior painting and decorating
Full-house and room-by-room redecoration for villas, terraces and family homes across KY1 and KY2. Walls, woodwork and ceilings, hand-cut lines throughout.
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WALLPAPER
Wallpaper hanging
Feature walls to whole rooms — walls lined first, patterns matched, seams tight. Designer papers and wide-width vinyls hung properly.
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HERITAGE
Conservation and period finishes
Breathable systems and period-correct colour for Dysart and other protected stone, with the documentation conservation officers expect.
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COMMUNAL
Common-stair painting
Tenement and flatted common-stair redecoration coordinated with the factor and residents, phased to keep the close moving.
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COMMERCIAL
Commercial decorating
Shopfronts, offices and retail along the High Street decorated out of hours or in phases to keep you trading.
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Recent work in and around Painters and Decorators Kirkcaldy
ABOUT KIRKCALDY
The Lang Toun on the Forth.
Kirkcaldy earned its Lang Toun name from the long sweep of coast it sits on, and that coast shapes the work. Victorian villas face the Esplanade, sandstone terraces fill the West End, and the Dysart conservation village holds some of the oldest and best-protected stone in Fife. All of it sits close enough to the sea that exterior work needs doing right.
We have decorated across the town since 1959 — CHAS and SDF accredited, residential and commercial, with the heritage specialism Dysart and the older stock call for. Same foreman from quote to final walk-round.
FIFE CLIENT FEEDBACK
A small sample from our Fife portfolio.
We had the exterior of our house painted by Steve. He did a great job, he listened to what we wanted, he was efficient and professional. I would recommend Borthwick Decorators
Delighted with the wallpapering in all seven rooms. John and Rab were excellent and their attention to detail was just what this job required. Completed the job quickly and maintained quality finish. 100 percentage recommend this firm.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Working with us in Kirkcaldy.
Can you handle exposed seafront exterior work?
Yes — it is much of what we do along the Esplanade. Sea air strips ordinary paint fast, so we prepare hard and use breathable, durable masonry and trim systems built for the exposure.
Do you work in the Dysart conservation area?
Yes. We use breathable systems on historic render and stone, match to the approved conservation palette, and handle the consent paperwork where it is needed.
Do you redecorate common stairs?
We do — coordinated with the factor and residents, phased so the stair stays usable throughout.
Where are you based, and is there a travel charge?
Our HQ is in Edinburgh and we have served Fife since 1959. Kirkcaldy is a regular run for us — no separate travel charge, and the quote you get is the price you pay.
How soon can you start?
Usually four to six weeks for residential work, sooner for smaller jobs. We confirm the date when we quote.
NEARBY AREAS
Areas near Kirkcaldy we work in.
Accreditations & memberships
Public liability insurance to £10 million.
PDA
Painting & Decorating Association
SDF
Scottish Decorators Federation
SSIP
Safety Schemes in Procurement
Trusted Trader
Edinburgh — Trading Standards Vetted
SafeContractor
Independent H&S Verification
CHAS
Contractors Health & Safety
SMAS
Safety Management Advisory
PASMA
Mobile Access Towers
IPAF
Powered Access (PAL)
CONTACT — FIFE
Speak to our Fife team.
Borthwick Decorators Ltd93 George Street
Edinburgh EH2 3ES