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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.
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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
Welcome to Alfreds Garden & Landscaping. We are a family run business have been established since 2005. We do a wide range of gardening services including patios, fencing, tufting-trees and hedges and we use local products. We also use quality materials and we aim to please at a high standard. I would like to thank you for looking at my profile and feel be obliged to give me a call. Thank you.... ALFREDS GARDEN SERVICES.......
A fast, thorough job. All the cuttings were removed and the job site was left really tidy. I would definitely recommend this team and happily use them again.
From a single wall to a complete house, inside and out, plastering/rendering. Also roofing, stonewalling, extensions and general maintenance....no job too small. Please feel free to email me or leave me a message and I'll get back to you.
Mike and Sean are great guys. Very good work, clean, tidy, amiable and helpful. Would use them again
We're a small firm with a wealth of experience.We're qualified and experienced plus fully insured for all types of landscaping,specialising in natural stone paving, give us a try for a top service at a good price.
We had approx 20 sq m of paving laid and the the existing paving cleaned repointed. The work was of a very high standard, good sub base, paving laid to correct fall and well pointed. An exceptional job at a reasonable cost. Would definitely use Patrick and his team again.
Lambarde is located in the Sidcup area and covers most of the South east, we have a combined experience of 45 years, I started carpentry as soon as I left school then going to college for two years becoming a fully qualified carpenter with Levels 1,2 NVQ Diploma. All of our team carry public liability insurance, so you’re in safe hands. We also work alongside other fully qualified trustworthy tradesman for our refurbishment works. We pride ourselves on: • Workmanship • Time keeping • Honest communication Portfolio on Instagram: Lambardecarpentry Director: Scott Kempster We specialize in: • extensions •.Loft conversions • Kitchens • Internal and external doors • Skirting and architrave • Roofs cut/pitched • Decking • Flooring laminate/herringbone • Ironmongery • Cladding • Refurbishments • Painting and decorating Free quote available
Scott and his team did a fantastic job with our loft conversion. He was approachable, honest and friendly throughout. But most of all an excellent carpenter who did a first rate job with our loft and also dealt with our many requests and amendments with patience and professionalism. I have recommended Scott to friends and neighbours already and would recommend him for any work you are doing.
ELANTI CONSTRUCTIONS LTD
We are a new company but with more than 10 years experience, working in construction companies. We can do painting and decoration, tiling, wood and metal work.
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Oscar, who helped to decorate my whole flat, and I am thrilled with the exceptional job he did. Not only did he provide a fair and reasonable quote but they always went above and beyond to accommodate an urgent request. The professionalism, efficiency and timely completion of the work were truly impressive. I would highly recommend Oscars services to anyone in need of a skilled painter and decorator. It was a stress free and positive experience - very grateful!
Professional , friendly and thorough of customers needs . All types of property works covered with many skilled tradesmen . All works bespoke to requirement .
There was additional work conducted on some leaks through my window and I have noticed that this was not foxed. I have just noticed that the leak for the work done on the window has come back. This is therefore not been fixed.
MZA Services is your local reliable and trusted company for home improvements, specialised bathroom and kitchen fitting, and property maintenance. We offer a high class finish to all our projects, and are competitively priced and dedicated to quality. Attention to details comes as standard with the client being consulted at all stages of the task to ensure complete satisfaction. We can help you with the design or sourcing of suitable units, and fitting. We will ensure that your new kitchen is fully installed to your complete satisfaction. Our service is friendly, clean and tidy, and reliable. We undertake the following: • Kitchen installation • Worktop installation ( laminate, solid wood, zenith and composite ) • Electrical • Plumbing • Flooring • Appliances installation ( integrated and freestanding ) • Design • Flat pack furniture installation ( bedrooms, wardrobes, etc ) • Tiling • Plastering • Painting & decorating • Carpentry We provide free quotes and estimates. We provide other services not listed above, so please call us to discuss your requirements or for free professional, friendly and helpful advice. We look forward to hearing from you. Please mention Rated people when calling. Thank you.
On time kind polite got the job sorted in 20 mins, would be recommended, and use again. 10 our of 10 for service, ad rang up and job done the same day, excellent service.
Dedicated to our craft. We cover all aspects of building work including: - home extentions - renovations - conversions - plumbing and heating - kitchens - roofing - all general building work
Gary and his team are very professional and did an excellent job. Gary takes a great pride in his work and does all the preparation necessary to ensure a smooth and efficient job. Had extra work done re rendering, driveway and patio as their work was so good. Would recommend
We carry out indoor and outdoor painting work to a high standard using only quality products.
We are a family run business that has over 20 years experience in the building industry and Damp proofing specialist We pride ourselves on the quality of our work Weather it’s a minor repair or major refurbishment on your home our service will exceed your expectations Our team are qualified time served tradesmen with vast amount of knowledge and experience We are; OX approved resin driveways installers We are; permaroof approved rubber roof installers We are SuperFOIL approved insulation for roof/lofts/interior and exterior walls and flooring
Excellent time served Plasterer with 16 years building experience all over the UK .No job to small and always to highest standard possible. Experienced with:Skimming,Boarding,Damp proofing, wall removal (Steel work), extensions, Rendering, roofing, tiling, bathroom fitting Coving,brickwork , joinery. All work is guaranteed . Give us a call for your free quotation
Came on time as promised, worked non stop till the work was completed, Shawn & the team were very friendly & did a great job, very happy with the price & quality of the finished job, would definitely recommend & use again.
HEX360 was founded in 2015 by Craig Lewis with the solid foundation that a degree in construction management provides. Before launching HEX360, Craig’s former life saw him working at Princess Yachts, where he founded his skills and acquired his particular attention to detail – but if you’ve reached this page, you probably aren’t interested in hearing Craig’s life story… you’re really interested in finding out what makes HEX360 different to all the other construction companies out there. So read on and discover our difference. Working with most construction companies can feel a bit like finding your way in the dark – you just don’t know where to go to get the information you need. The stereotypical construction company that makes matters so confusing and complicated that everything they say goes over your head is, unfortunately, not just a myth. They’re out there, and they’re confusing clients as we speak. So, it’s no wonder that so many people put off their project or come to a grinding halt partway through – after all, it can all feel just too overwhelming. Luckily, HEX360 is here to change your perceptions and prove that not all construction companies are the same. We’re dedicated to working with you, not for you, and that means taking a collaborative approach right from the get-go. With our 8-step process, we’ll clearly outline every stage of your project so you won’t feel overwhelmed, and thanks to our use of in-house project management software, you’ll have complete transparency for every aspect of your project. We are committed to flexibility, accessibility, and approachability so your project can run smoothly, whether you’re updating your kitchen, renovating or extending your entire home or developing a large commercial property. You’re more than a number on a spreadsheet to us, and we never bite off more than we can chew. Our attention and efforts are solely dedicated towards you and your project during your time with us. Unlike with some construction companies, once we begin work on your project we don’t simply move on to our next. We provide industry leading account management during the full life cycle of the project, meaning you aren’t forgotten about once you sign on the dotted line.
i would like to add this group of workmen are the best i have seen for a long time.they are prepared to go above and beyond to ensure a professional and efficient project is completed. Above all they are honest ,trustworthy and obliging in every way. Highly recommended.
RJG Carpentry offers a professional , friendly, reliable service at very competitive prices all in one package to improve your home or business, WHY MOVE? JUST IMPROVE! All aspects of carpentry and building works undertaken
Rob and his team were fantastic. Rob's pricing and quote was completely transparent and fair. Whenever he came up against unexpected issues, he was quick to problem solve and we really valued his guidance. We are delighted with our new playroom, utility room and shower room.
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Dave Jewell carried out our bathroom renovation to the highest quality. He is also very trustworthy and honest. He really did exceed our expectations.
We are a Plumbing and Property Maintenance company which has been trading for 10 years, built up a good reputation over the years with good customer service and workmanship, we specialize in bathrooms, showers, tiling. General plumbing maintenance. Property Maintenance includes Property refurbishment, dry lining and Plastering, Painting and Decorating interior and exterior, Carpentry.
He arrived exactly when he said he would and did a really good job. The repair was more complicated than expected but he persevered completed the job.
Hi we are professional team covering all the painting job plastering (skimming) bathroom fitting) laminate flooring
Great service from mehdi plastering a hallwall for me he was good came on time and clean which is rare for a plasterer and price was reasonable
LITA CONTRACTORS LTD We are a family owned construction company with over 10 years of successful commercial and residential building projects. Based in London, we help clients with all kinds of construction needs, with existing plans or brand-new designs and solutions. Some of our services include: - Ground work - Drainage - Basements - First Fix & Second Fix - Kitchen & Bathroom Fit Out - RC Frame & Steel Frame We are specialised in delivering reliable and best quality services that will last a generation.
We had Haki come in to do our laminate flooring, skirting boards and tv bracket. He was super efficient and very diligent in his work. Everything was done to perfection whilst making sure to keep area clean and tidy as I had my elderly mother around. The flooring looked superb! Will defo be hiring again for future works. Thank you so much Haki!
Choose To Build Ltd are a hard working and friendly team that have 15+ years experience. We specialise in refurbishments and new builds. We have taken on and complete a range of different projects such as loft conversions , rear and side extensions and all internal building works. Choose To Build undertake any jobs big or small.
Adrian the owner was very helpful and understanding the job was perfectly completed The estate agent who looks after the flat for me was very pleased and has added Adrians company to their list for recommendations to other landlords The bathroom looks very modern and has added value to the property I would recommand Adrian for a job well done
Best choice contract to Ltd we specialise in top and quality construction project in Wiltshire and London we cover all areas of building work from renovation and extension and conversion through to entire managed construction project whether you want a larger kitchen open plan living area and extra bedroom a house extension we could take you one step closer to having the home of your dream we work throughout Wiltshire and London area providing reasonable price quality construction and building services to a wide range of satisfied clients we pride ourselves on our reputation by offering a high standard of workmanship friendly and professional advice and making your project with us as hasslefree as possible Valentino
Valentino has done a fantastic job of bathroom and kitchen refurbishment. He has delivered what he had promised no hidden charges and no false promises. Very reliable and soft spoken. He uses the best material in the market so quality of product is very good. He did the facia as well which is also of very good specifications. Overall he is a fantastic builder and I would 100% recommend him.
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