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How much does a painter and decorator cost in 2024?

The prices in this cost guide are accurate as of 2024*

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Hiring a painter and decorator is one of the easiest ways to give your home a new lease of life. A fresh lick of paint can go far in making your home seem brand new again, and is a generally cheaper option than a lot of other decoration projects. It can also be the starting point to changing your home’s style if you’re thinking of going for a different colour scheme.

If you want to get your home painted, this house painting price guide will help you understand how much you might end up paying. Keep in mind that the prices in this guide are only a general range.

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Several factors can affect how much you’ll end up spending, such as:

  • Where you live in the UK, with cost of labour rising by as much as 20% more on average if you live in London and the South East
  • The size of the space being painted
  • The condition and age of your property (which can lead to extra prep work)
  • The quality of paint

If your painter and decorator has to remove old wallpaper, plaster your walls before painting, or paint at a height (such as high ceilings) then this is all likely to create additional costs.

Ready to get started? Request a quote today to find a skilled painter and decorator in your local area.

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How much does a painter and decorator cost?

Below, we break down how much it costs to hire a professional painter and decorator in the UK, with prices based on hourly and day rates, as well as a range of room and property sizes.

They do not include VAT or any prep work that might raise costs, but do include both the cost of labour and the cost of paint and supplies.

It’s important that you understand fully what your project involves before you get started, including how much you’ll have to spend on priming, patching or repair work to prep your walls for a new layer of paint. Ask your tradesperson to break down the project for you and to outline how long it will take to complete so that you can fully understand the scope of the work.

More experienced and specialised painter and decorators may charge higher rates than those listed below.

Conclusions

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How much painting or wallpapering your home will cost really depends on the size of the space, your choice of materials and where you live in the UK, with cost of labour rising in London and the South East by as much as 20% on average. For a more accurate quote, let us know what you have in mind and speak to a professional painter and decorator today.

What are you waiting for? It’s time to give your home a makeover!

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*The Rated People cost guides are produced in collaboration with the quote-building platform PriceBuilder, and a range of tradespeople across the 30+ trades on our platform were consulted. Please note that the prices included are for guidance only – how much you end up spending will depend on the specific requirements of your project.

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