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Does your new home need a lick of paint? Maybe you’ve bought an old cottage that needs some TLC to bring it back to life. Why not hire a local painter and decorator to enhance and protect all the surfaces in your home? From door and wall painting to murals and stunning paint effects, find out how much the decorating costs would be to revamp your space and hire a painter and decorator near you.
Below, we cover tips to help you hire a local painter:
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How to hire a reliable, local painter and decorator
A painter and decorator can help you give your walls a new lease of life. Whether you’re thinking of painting a room or your whole house, there are plenty of professional painters in your local area who are ready to help.
What your local painter and decorator can help with
Your painter and decorator can help you with a large range of different jobs:
- Applying paint (primer and undercoat) to the inside or the exterior of your home
- Hanging wallpaper
- Adding special finishes like glazes or marbling
- Working out how much paint is needed for the size of the walls
- Stripping old wallpaper or layers of paint
- Filling holes and cracks and making sure surfaces are level
- Mixing paint to the right shade, often using computerised colour-matching equipment
The biggest benefit of hiring a professional painter is that they’ll be able to complete the job in record time. After all, why waste a weekend if your local decorator can take care of it while you’re at work? Post a job today to receive a quote.
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Qualities to look for in a painter and decorator
To find painters who will complete jobs to a high standard, and at a reasonable price, we recommend you ensure your painter and decorators:
- Are an experienced company with years of experience and a strong history of successful projects
- Have all the necessary licenses, insurance and warranties needed to protect you and their workers
- Have a good range of positive reviews from previous customers who highly recommend them as reliable and professional
- Are offering the painting and decorating services you need, and are available to carry out the work in the timeframe you need it to be completed by
- Are quoting a price and payment option that you are happy with, having compared the quote with other local painting companies
A quality decorator will be able to help you pick colours or find the perfect shade of paint, so make sure to ask if you’re not sure which colours to pick yet.
How much does it cost to hire a painter and decorator
The cost of painting and decorating jobs depends on various factors, including the size of your project, its complexity, and the materials you choose.
The average hourly rate for a painter and decorator is between £20 and £50. Day rates rise to anywhere between £150 and £400, though you might also be given a rate depending on the size of the room you’re having painted. A small room, such as a bathroom, will cost you around £350, whilst a large living room will cost you upwards of £650.
If you’re getting your whole house painted, then your quote will depend on the size of your property:
| Size of property | Average cost |
| 2-bedroom | £2,500-£5,000 |
| 3-bedroom | £3,500-£7,500 |
| 4-bedroom | £4,500-£9,500 |
Prices will vary depending on where you live in the UK, and the type of paint you want. Whether your painter is also painting your ceiling or completing decorating work and finishes on skirting boards will also have an impact on costs. These prices do not include the cost for exterior painting.
For more information on painting prices in 2023, read our painting and decorating cost guide. We recommend you ask for multiple quotes from local professional painters to compare costs before you hire a painter.
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Questions to ask when hiring a painter and decorator
When you’ve found a good painter decorator, make sure you ask them these questions before you hire to ensure you’re making the right decision:
Are you licensed and insured?
Make sure to always ask your painter decorator what insurance they have before you hire them. While it’s not a requirement, it’s a good idea for your painter and decorator to have public liability insurance to cover you and them against any accidental damage done to your home or personal injuries. This will guarantee protection for both parties and ensure your painter is legally compliant.
How long will the job take?
Knowing what the estimated timeline for completing the project is will help you set realistic expectations about how long your painting job will take to complete.
How much will the job cost?
Asking how much your painting and decorating job will cost will help you budget for your project and will ensure price transparency before you hire. How much you’ll end up spending depends on the scope of your project, and where you live in the UK, so make sure you add plenty of details when you post a job.
Do you use subcontractors? If so, are they licensed and insured?
If your painter is planning on using subcontractors, then it’s a good idea to confirm the qualifications and insurance coverage of everyone who will be working on the project, so make sure you ask before you hire.
Tips for working with a painter and decorator
To ensure a smooth and successful project, here are some tips to help you create a positive working environment with your tradespeople:
- Be crystal clear about what you want and how much you’re willing to spend. Clear communication is key to ensuring you and your painter are on the same page about your project’s requirements and your budget constraints
- Before your painter and decorator arrives, make sure you prepare the space being painted by removing furniture and covering items that aren’t being painted
- Make sure you document agreements or changes to the original plan. Keeping a written record of all modifications to your project, including timelines and costs, will serve as a valuable reference point to prevent misunderstandings and ensure work is carried out to a high standard
- Conduct a final inspection once your painter has finished (and before you make the final payment) to ensure that you are satisfied with the quality of the work
Trent roofing is a father and son business trading standards approved. qualified in bricklaying, roof tiling and much more We are a 24 hour emergency call out full liability insurance and a five star rating from small jobs to large jobs we have over 15 years experience
Very prompt responses, for quotation and for flexibility to reschedule with bad weather. Thank you for your help Tommy.
We do all aspects of building work Roofing, patios, driveway, decking, painting, electrical and more
Reliable, friendly, am really pleased with the work they did. Would definitely recommend.
where a family run business with over 20 years experience with a reputation built upon hard work and customer recommendatiosn and were so confident in what we do we offer a 10 year insurance backed guarantee
Created a safe play area using a rubber resin bound surface. Really pleased with finished job
We specialise in helping clients increase the value and beauty of their homes by creating elegant outdoor living spaces. We create beautiful designs by combining seasonal colour, perennials, shrubs, landscaping, and other objects around the garden. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that you are completely satisfied with the end result of your project. We offer a full garden design and build service from the outset all the way through to the finished project. Fully employed staff will be on board along side a highly trained staff who work in roofing and are qualified to do there job to the highest standard we offer roof repair, new roofs , new and repaired garage roofs, slate repair and many more. All work carried out is to a high standard.
Great enthusiasm tried hard a bit lacking in professionalism and equipment. However, the job was done to a good standard worth hiring
Contact us for a quote Bathroom refurbishment Kitchen refurbishment Decommission/ fit outs Removal of partition walls Wall panelling Media walls Design & planning Loft conversions Access to architect Access to structural engineer Steel rsj supply and install Velux and windows supply and install
All good
Need a hand? Someone friendly, reliable and cost-effective? We are Able4you !
Over 30 years experience in all aspects of painting & decorating and I have a 5 star rating on rated people
Hi, my name is John Benham and I work under the wood doctor. I have been a fully qualified carpenter for exactly 29years. I served my apprenticeship at the unicorn gate college at Portsmouth dockyard. Carpentry runs in the family as my father & grandfather were carpenters. I am an old school type of carpenter, extremely reliable & punctual.i am very experienced in all problem solving involving carpentry. I am more about word by mouth than glossy websites !. Look forward to meeting new customers & old. Kind regards john.
What a great job done by John . Great guy, easy to chat to and always happy to do the best job he can . We had large kitchen diner and hallway laminated , absolutely brilliant job would recommend Johns work .
We are an Award Winning veteran owned small building works company based in Reading. We specialise in Carpentry , Locksmithing , Painting & Decorating and Technical Security. Our Locksmith and Security department is Police and Insurance Approved with a proven record in the security industry.
A hands-on Senior Manager with over fourty years’ track record of building conversions, renovations and ground-up builds. Highly analytical in examining building projects; a fastidious note and record taker who enjoys problem solving at a very practical level. Started as a welding Engineer and quickly progressed into a variety of Managerial roles. Able to inspect all aspects of building work in construction processes whilst reducing build time and expenses. Ability to assess and quickly advise on relative legislations and cost-cutting issues, with safety always in mind. Extensive people experience on both sides and having the ability to mentor and explaining legal aspects and complex issues to all levels of the team. • On- and off-site Experience • New Buildings, Alterations, Extensions • Carpentry • Plastering • Tiling • Boilers, Plumbing, Gas Safety and Electrical Experience
That’s not true and our rating remains the same as unsatisfactory and disappointed I’m afraid.
Family running business based in Gravesend. Our priority is excelent service and satisfide customer. Top quality work is our trademark. Specialised in all type of build work with very expirienced team. Plenty of references form our previous satisfied clients. In need of top quality builders? call for more informations.
An excellent service, completed on time. Would recommend
K1 Building and electrical is fully experienced electrical company supplying the full range of electrical sevices from a simple socket change right up to a full fit out . We aim to give the highest standard of work we can to every customer . As a long standing electrical company we have made some great partnerships with other buildings trades and we can now offer the full building package with K1 taking care of the management so we can get the project finished with out all the hassle of you the client looking for separate trades. We have now completed a full range of building projects and can supply loads of references and photos. We look foward to completing your project to our highest standards.
Hi I am a painter and decorator with over40 years experience can undertake most decorating work I.e wallpapering rag tooling plus private and commercial Spector I also have my NVQ,s
Very good work very nice man very efficient .really satisfied
We cover all aspects of plastering, dot and dab, skim, traditional methods can be done (sand / cement and skim). We also do external rendering including coloured render. Pictures and references can be supplied. We are happy to come and give you a quote.
Chris is a great guy, plastering work was excellent and tidied up after job. Cannot fault his work and would highly recommend.
40 years in plastering and construction,28yrs on various plastering jobs , nvq 2 skilled worker ,asbestos awareness (ukatt), public liability, health and safety and safeguarding all these are courses ive been on and passed. Pointing and damp proofing inside and out all taken care of .
Very good fitting at great price from a friendly guy. Thanks Neil
I am a sole trader with over 10 years experience in painting and decorating. I am a hard worker and take pride in being reliable, trustworthy, and providing work of high quality.
Bill came to decorate both my Living and Dining Rooms. His quote was good and arrived the time he advised. He was a very clean and professional worker. Would certainly recommend.
Hi,my name is Wally my company is old oak building & landscaping we cover a very wide range of the building trade and work to a very high standard,and we always look to work with our clients to get the best finish we can for all thank u for looking
Very reasonable quote and job completed within a week. Would certainly go back to them for any work I may need in the future.
Here at JBL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION LTD/ We offer a range of services from interior to exterior of your property. It's a new company established 2023 but all out tradesmen and women have numerous years of experience and have to complete a test of jobs to see if they are competent and reliable before we hire any persons. We have a high standards for any work carried out by our company and give warrenty on all our work. We also value our customers and their loyalty with a membership scheme which gives you 10% on all work carried out. Builder Brick and block work Render/ plaster Flooring/ all types of flooring Painting and decorating Window and door installation Kitchen installation Bathroom installation Extentions and out houses or offices Fencing Driveway and patio Turf and artificial grass Landscaping Roofing Guttering/facia/soffit Garage conversion Loft conversion Inside and out side complete renovation
Does a very good job clean and tidy value for money would hire a gain great job
Apo Fitters
Painter and decorator
Apo Fitters Custom Carpenter providing top quality service and workmanship Services include: Solid - Engineering -Laminate Flooring Floor Joist Levelling Kitchen fitting -Door installation Fitted Wardrobes - Alcove Cupboards and shelves Made to measure furniture Skirting boards
Stuart has been in the Building industry for 25 years and cover a broad spectrum of building works services ranging from :- plastering *decorating *bespoke bathrooms,laminate flooring and kitchens and plumbing.Fully insured (certificate on request)
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