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Painting and decorating sometimes feels like the kind of job most people can tackle themselves, and many people do. If you’ve got the tools, the patience, and attention to detail then it can be very rewarding to give it a whirl.
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We are a family run business with over more than 20 years experience we pride ourself on quality done jobs .
Trades serviced: Garden Wall, Pointing / Repointing, Garden Shed / Playhouse, External wall painting, External Tiling, Stone / Concrete Paving
Latest homeowner review
Job well done, in the time quoted, at a fair price. Have asked them back to do some more work. Happy to recommend.
Trades serviced: Garden Wall, Wooden Doors - Internal, Laminate Flooring, Solid wood flooring, Wooden Decking, Garden Shed / Playhouse
Latest homeowner review
Amazing work, much appreciated.
groundworks 10 years exp
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair
Latest homeowner review
Onsite next day and looks great
Most types of work undertaken. Bathrooms kitchens plastering decorating. Local electrics e.g light fittings switches ect. Complete bathroom suites supplied and fitted from £499.00.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Conservatory, Home improvements, Garden office / Studio construction
Latest homeowner review
Henry was always helpful and trustworthy. Has completed some excellent work by redocorating living room hallway and fitted new kitchen to a high standard.also laid new wooden flooring. Nothing was to much trouble I would recommend Henry without hesitation
CUTTING EDGE PAINTERS & DECORATORS. I have 27 years experience in my trade, i am always available to help , give advice when needed. I am reliable, hard working and clean, i work to high standards. key handler , honest and very fair on price.
Trades serviced: Internal Painting & Decorating, External wall painting, Door / Window painting
Latest homeowner review
A very friendly, efficient and value for money service. Thank you!
We offer a wide range of services from landscaping,decorating,building works and more please ask what other services we provide
Trades serviced: Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair, Pointing / Repointing, Home improvements, Wooden Decking, Garden Shed / Playhouse
Latest homeowner review
came to quote, agreed a deposit for materials and day to start, never came on the day as had a family death and would come the following day. Following day never turned up. Arranged to start in a further 2 days time as he assured me he would be able to start despite the death. 2 days later never turned up again and said he was sorry and would give my deposit back, 3 weeks later no deposit refund and not contacted me again. Thankfully small deposit. Stay away. Unreliable
We provide outstanding local property services and nothing else. All work carried out is to the highest standards from fully qualified and insured tradesmen. There is no job too big or too small so get in touch today!
Trades serviced: Floor Sanding & Finishing, Laminate Flooring, Solid wood flooring, Flat Pack Furniture Assembly, Internal Painting & Decorating, Wall murals / Paint effects
Latest homeowner review
Liam was very helpful, friendly and did a first class job. I would definitely recommend him.
We recognise that undertaking home improvements can be a stressful time,which is why we minimise any uncertainty you may have. Each member of the team specialises in there respected trade, our staff are fully insured committed to high level of workmanship
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair
Latest homeowner review
Turned up to quote but changed his mind and leaves the job after I reject all other quotes.
complete Bathroom refurbishment all kind of tiles External painting internal painting laminate flooring vinyl flooring lino hang wallpaper other
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Log Cabins / Timber Framed Building, Floor Sanding & Finishing
Latest homeowner review
Good quality work! Michal arrived on time and worked right through the 2 days to have the bathroom ready for the weekend! Would definitely recommend.. Thank you.
building Contractor change account user as well we lose recommendation, Recommendation from old account: Painting and wallpapering -Jacqueline Glasspool- Painting - david dunbavand , Painting - Simon Quainton - all phone number as request
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Internal Painting & Decorating, Carpet fitters, Laminate Flooring, Plumbing Repair & Maintenance
Latest homeowner review
Highly recommend will use again
Painters and decorators - what you need to know
What a painter and decorator can help with
- Applying coats of paint (primer and undercoat), to the inside or the exterior of your home.
- Hanging wallpaper.
- Adding special finishes like glazes or marbling.
- They’ll work out how much paint is needed for the size of the walls.
- Stripping off 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.
However, if you go with a professional, there are lots of advantages. First off, you’ll get someone who can do it in record time – so why waste a weekend when you can leave a pro to take care of it while you’re at work.
Painters and decorators will also have a full range of tools to get the job done. It’s not just brushes and paint tins – they’ll have:
- Plastic and fabric to protect floors.
- A full range of brushes, rollers and sprays.
- Wallpaper strippers.
- Masking tape so their lines are perfect.
- Large A-frame ladders or scaffolding for high ceilings.
They’re also well versed in calculating exactly how much paint they’ll need to complete the job, so there’s no excess spending on tins, and definitely no last-minute dashes to the shops.
When decorating bathrooms, a pro will know the best materials to use that won’t be too affected by damp or water.
A quality tradesperson will even be able to help you pick colours, or find the perfect match of shade that you’re looking for.
All-in-all you’ll get a slick, professional finish, as well as the creative eye of someone who does it for a living.
Costs for common painting and decorating jobs
Costs will ultimately depend on:
- The size of the room, wall or ceiling.
- The condition of the room to start with.
- Whether old wallpaper needs stripping first.
| Some typical jobs | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Removing décor | £75 | £250 |
| Wallpapering | £100 | £500 |
| removing painting | £150 | £125 |
| Painting | £75 | £750 |
Planning permission for painting and decorating jobs
Planning permission is not generally required for internal decorating. However, if you live in a listed building you should contact your Local Planning Authority.
Insurance for painting and decorating jobs
Most tradespeople should have public liability insurance to cover them against any damage done to your home – always ask about this before you hire someone.
Questions you should ask a painter and decorator
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- How long have they been trading for?
- Will they give a guarantee/warranty for the work and how long does it last?
- Will they source all materials and equipment?
- Can they help with colour schemes and/or matching colours.
- Do they have examples and references for previous work?
Painting and decorating ideas
Here’s 5 things a painter and decorator can do for you, plus, have a look at how to break decorating rules with wallpaper and paint effects. Lastly, check out how to cheer up you home with a bit of yellow.
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