New cabin
finishing
Give your new cabin a carefully prepared finish, from natural wood tones to a complete change of colour.
- Timber preservation & protection
- Natural and opaque finishes
- Interiors, windows & doors
Timber deserves specialist care
The professional
log cabin finishers.
Specialist painting, timber protection and restoration for cabins across the UK.
Tell us about your cabin
Our work. Our photographs.
A closer look at a DDS school cabin projectProtect • Restore • Enhance
30+ yearsDecorating experience
Since 2018Specialising in log cabins
NVQ Level 3Painting & decorating
UK-wideCabin finishing & care
What we do
Good timber.
Expertly looked after.
From a brand-new cabin to one that needs a fresh start, we help you choose the right finish for your timber, your setting and the way you use it.
New cabin
Cabin
restoration
When weather and wear have taken their toll, thoughtful preparation brings your cabin back into focus.
- Cleaning, stripping & sanding
- Timber and resin repairs
- Repainting & refinishing
Ongoing
cabin care
Keep your cabin looking its best with maintenance suited to the existing coating and the condition of the timber.
- Washdowns & surface cleaning
- UV protection & maintenance coats
- Touch-ups & planned recoating
Not sure what your cabin needs? A few clear photos are a good place to start. We’ll talk you through the options.
Cabin care & maintenance
Protect it early.
Maintain it properly.
Regular checks and the right care help you stay ahead of coating wear. Choose the level of support that suits your cabin.
Inspect & advise
Cabin
Health Check
From£178.80
Including VAT · inspection & report
- Full exterior visual inspection
- Coatings, lower timbers and log ends checked
- Windows, doors and sealant checked
- Checks for coating failure and early timber deterioration
- Photographic maintenance report
- Expert advice on recommended next steps
Annual care
DDS Annual
Cabin Care
From£418.80
Per year · including VAT
- Everything in the Cabin Health Check
- Professional exterior washdown
- Minor local sanding and coating touch-ups
- Minor sealant touch-ups where appropriate
- Up to 1 hour of minor maintenance labour
- Annual photographic condition report
- Priority booking
- 10% off additional maintenance labour
More ongoing support
Complete
Protection Plan
From£714
Per year · including VAT
- Full annual inspection and maintenance review
- Exterior washdown and coating assessment
- Windows, doors, lower timbers and sealant checked
- Minor filler/resin issues assessed
- Minor coating touch-ups
- Up to 2 hours of maintenance labour
- Annual photographic report and maintenance record
- Priority scheduling and maintenance reminders
- 10% off larger repair labour
- 10% off scheduled maintenance recoating
Prices assume a cabin in reasonable condition and depend on size, location and condition. Major timber replacement, extensive rot repair, replacement windows or doors, structural repairs and complete recoating are quoted separately. Scaffolding, specialist access, large material use and long-distance travel may cost extra. We confirm your package, any additional costs and the service terms before you book. Maintenance plans are separate from the cabin manufacturer’s warranty.
Health Check credit: if maintenance work over £600 including VAT is booked within 30 days, £75 of the inspection fee is credited against that work.
A look at our work
Cabins & oak.
Care in every detail.
School cabins, a garden cabin before and after, and oak timberwork. Explore our own project photographs and see the details up close.
Timber cabins, thoughtfully finished.
School cabin project · Exterior timber and joinery
The details behind the finish.
A closer look at the school project: timber surfaces, corner joints and the glazing protected while finishing is under way.
Take a look around.
Two short videos from our school cabin project. Press play to see the timberwork and buildings from more angles.
Customer feedback
Lee and his team did a fabulous job of painting the schools two cabins.Keith Taylor · Google review · School project
Before, during & after
A fresh finish.
The difference in the detail.
A garden cabin, shown before work and after finishing. Compare the rear wall and frontage, then look closer at the timber and the work along the way.
Oak timberwork
A more natural
oak appearance.
The customer wanted a more natural oak appearance. We chemically stripped back the existing dark coating to reveal the lighter timber underneath.
How it works
A clear plan.
A carefully finished cabin.
We take time to understand the timber and the finish you want before agreeing the work.
Show us
your cabin.
Send a few photos, your postcode and a short description of what you have in mind.
Agree the
right approach.
We discuss condition, access and finish options, then set out the proposed work in an estimate.
Prepare.
Then finish.
Preparation, repairs and coatings are planned around your timber and the working conditions.
Keep it
looking good.
We explain the care your finish needs and what to look for as it weathers over time.
The care behind the finish.
Our project photographs show the work along the way, too: looking closely at the timber, protecting the surrounding surfaces and masking the glazing before finishing.
Meet DDS Cabin Finishers
Experience in decorating.
A focus on cabins.
I’m Lee Duroe. I bring more than 30 years of decorating experience and an NVQ Level 3 in Painting & Decorating to the work we do.
We’ve specialised in log cabins since 2018. That focus matters: timber moves, coatings weather, and the preparation needs to suit the building in front of us.
Whether you want to preserve a natural finish, choose a new colour or restore an older cabin, we’ll help you understand what’s involved.
Lee DuroeDDS Cabin Finishers · Duroe Decorating Services Limited
In our customers’ words
Care that brings
customers back.
“I am extremely impressed with the finish on my garden cabin a very professional finish.”
“Excellent work completed. Great communication and high standards.”
“Absolutely thrilled with the paint finish on our new cabin. The team were incredibly efficient and a pleasure to deal with.”
“Lee has been looking after our cabin since new 7 years ago. Still as new.”
“We are extremely happy with the finished result on our log cabin.”
“Has given us aftercare advice, what to look for, which gives us huge confidence.”
Selected Google reviews; some shown as excerpts. Rating and review count checked on 22 September 2026.
Visit our Google profileA little guidance
Your cabin
questions.
Every cabin is different. Here are a few useful things to know before we get started.
Ask Lee a questionDo you work in my area?
We undertake log cabin finishing and maintenance across the UK. Send your postcode and details of the job so we can discuss the location, access and scheduling.
Can you restore an older cabin?
We work on existing cabins as well as new ones. The right approach depends on the timber, any damage and the coating already on it. Photos help us start that conversation; an assessment may be needed before the scope is confirmed.
Can I keep the natural wood appearance?
Natural-looking finishes and opaque colours are both options. We’ll discuss the existing timber and coatings with you, including any preparation needed to achieve the appearance you want.
Do you finish cabin interiors too?
Yes. Our work can include interiors, as well as exterior timber, windows and doors. Let us know how you use the cabin and the look you have in mind.
How often will my cabin need maintenance?
That depends on exposure, timber condition and the coating system. We can discuss an appropriate maintenance plan for your finish. Checking the surfaces regularly helps spot areas that need attention.
What do you need to prepare an estimate?
Start with your postcode, approximate cabin dimensions and clear photos of each side, along with any peeling coatings or damaged timber. Tell us whether it is new or existing and what finish you would like.
Let’s talk about your cabin
Ready for a
fresh finish?
Tell us what you’re planning. A few details and photographs will help us get the conversation started.
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