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University Accommodation

Expert decorating for student halls, residences and accommodation blocks

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Professional Painting Services for University and Student Accommodation

GME Group provides specialist decorating services to universities, private accommodation providers and student housing operators. From purpose-built halls of residence to converted accommodation blocks, we deliver high-quality finishes on tight turnaround programmes that work around the academic calendar.

Student accommodation takes heavy wear across an academic year. Bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, corridors and communal spaces all need to look fresh and welcoming for each new intake. Our team understands the pace and coordination these projects demand, and we have the experience to scale up quickly when timelines are compressed.

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Experienced in high-volume turnaround programmes
Durable finishes built to withstand heavy student use
Flexible team sizing to match phased handover schedules
Summer vacation and out-of-term delivery
Co-ordinated work in occupied & partially occupied buildings
Trusted by universities and private accommodation providers

University Sector Challenges – Solved by GME

Phased access and coordination
Adapting to progressive room handovers

Rooms are rarely all available at once. Cleaning, maintenance and inspections all need to happen before decorating can start, and that handover is usually staggered. We're experienced in scaling teams up as access opens, staying just behind the cleaning programme without causing congestion or delays.

High-wear, high-volume environments
Durable finishes across dozens of rooms

Student bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms take significant punishment over an academic year. We use hard-wearing coatings and thorough surface preparation to make sure the finish lasts, and we maintain a consistent standard across every room, whether we're decorating 7 bedrooms or 70.

Compressed turnaround windows
Programmes that flex to your schedule

Most accommodation redecoration has to happen between academic years, often with only a few weeks between the last student leaving and the first one arriving. We plan around your calendar and scale our teams to meet the deadline, even when sign-off is delayed or the programme is compressed at short notice.

Why choose GME

Featured Services

From individual bedrooms to corridors, kitchens and communal spaces, we tailor our approach to the specific demands of student accommodation. Our flexible team deployment and programme management make us a reliable partner for accommodation providers working to fixed deadlines.

  • Bedroom redecoration (single room and en-suite)
  • Communal kitchens and bathrooms
  • Corridors, staircases and reception areas
  • Floor painting & durable coatings
  • Specialist finishes (feature walls, projection surfaces)
  • External spraying & entrance refurbishment
  • Phased and accelerated programme delivery

Case Study

The Green, University of Bradford

Seventy-five bedrooms delivered in two-and-a-half weeks against a three-week deadline

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Springwell School

We developed a decorating specification that balanced the right aesthetic with the practical resilience the setting required.

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Bradford student accommodation

Using a phased approach on the full redecoration of a 40-bedroom student block - to a tight programme.

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Askham Bryan College

Redecorating student accommodation, covering 63 bedrooms, kitchens and corridors, delivered to a high-quality finish with real-condition results.

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Kirk Balk Academy

Consistently delivering a long-term decorating contract across an 11-school estate.

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Ulster Yarns

Refurbishing a 3,600 sq ft factory with specialist coatings and minimal disruption to ongoing textile operations.

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Health Clinic Wakefield

Delivering sensitive refurbishment at a five-storey community clinic while supporting day-to-day operations.

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New Lodge Housing Estate

Improving 250 council homes for Berneslai Homes with coordinated redecoration and tenant-first delivery.

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University of Huddersfield

Transforming learning and heritage spaces across a major university campus with smart, coordinated delivery.

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Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Enhancing clinical environments across a busy NHS hospital with vibrant, safe finishes and minimal disruption.

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Bannatyne Health Clubs

National refresh of health club interiors and exteriors, completed out-of-hours with zero disruption to members.

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