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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.
FIND A LOCAL PAINTER AND DECORATOR
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
MB property Maintenance
Painter and decorator
Hallo im Martin ,professional painter and decorator with 14 years of experience,good communication with customers,dynamic,hardworking,with high quality standards and qualified with NVQ level 3
weardale construction have been in business for over 16 years our main works arte extensions loft conversions sun rooms and conservatories ,we are a team of 8 covering all services without the need to sub contract out any works
Pocock developments has been trading in and around Berkshire and the home counties for some 30 years with great references. its a family run business with myself and my wife Kerry. We Produce fixed price quotations. we are Elecsa certified.
Then why is your new company Studio Construction Ltd being forced to close. Why have you not replied to my many requests to complete works. Why did you tell me that my money was in a secure bank account. Why did you tell me that materials were paid for to lock the price. Why have I needed to redecorate the whole house as the painting is a disaster. I have photos as proof and theres more. Too many to mention. You tell me that I need to pay for already paid for materials theres more.
HEATHROW BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED
Painter and decorator
Welcome to Heathrow Building Services PROFESSIONAL SERVICE " We are professionals builders with over 20 years experience, specialising in loft conversions, extensions,renovations,bathrooms and heating.
I'm a fully qualified builder & plasterer working on old and new properties. We specialise in Garage Conversions start to finish. New UPVC Conservatories. Single Extensions. Full Renovations. Building Alterations. All building work. All plastering work. - Artex ceilings covered. Plaster-boarding. Skimming. Patching. Building alterations. - Knock-throughs. Lintel installs. Stud walls. Repointing. Refurbishments. Conservatories. - Start to finish. Extensions. - Start to finish to current building regulations. No job too big or small. Always work in the cleanest safest way possible. Top quality assured. Fully insured/public liability. Free quotes and advice.
We Chose Tom (the plaster man) to fit a new conservatory after removing our outdated one first.Tom kept us informed at every stage the work progressed turned up when he said he is honest ,trustworthy,polite friendly person.Tom and his team done an excellent job we couldn’t be more happier.Amazing finish!! and a good price too.Thank you so much all of you we chose the best team for the job Tom the (plaster man)June/Stuart Marsh
JDS Service's home refurbishment: kitchen, bathrooms, garage conversion, loft insulation, painter and decorator, handyman with over 10 years experience in construction.Small things make a big difference!
Delighted to have found Cristian. Totally reliable - excellent work.
Excellent job. Clean and professional
Here at Elite roofing Homeimprovements, we pride ourselves on reputation. Having over 17yrs experience in the building industry, you can rest assure on getting a good job done. We give professional advice and offer a customer satisfaction guarantee. The team at Elite Roofing & Home Improvements are specialist roofing contractors providing roof repairs throughout the Stratford upon Avon area. We are a local business, so you can rely on us to respond promptly to call outs for emergency repairs following a storm or vandalism, to ensure your property is re-secured and protected quickly. We can work on all types of roof, and only use the highest quality materials allowing us to guarantee the repairs we carry out for you. Our skilled roofers can fit replacement natural slate tiles, pan tiles, lead work or ridge tiles, as well as repairs for felt flat roofs by layering hot bitumen, and if necessary can install a whole new roofing system to provide a more efficient and effective solution for your property. We pride ourselves on offer a comprehensive service, and as such we can also provide repairs for leaking guttering and chimney repairs to ensure your property is completely weather proof. Contact us today to see what we can do for you.
Great service - very expensive on variations
At Right Fix Home Developments you can rest assured as we provide the highest of standards. We have over 10 years experience working with contractors on building sites and direct to customers for all aspects of home improvements. "NO JOB TO BIG OR SMALL"
Gareth, Dwayne, and Tony made a fantastic job knocking down the brick wall in between my kitchen and dining room, making good the walls and ceiling, relocating gas cooker, moving/adding sockets, plumbing and fitting my new kitchen despite Several delays from my supplier. Very knowledgeable and good value for money. A good all rounder. I would highly recommend this company.
We are a family run business a d have been running for over 40 years down through generations we do everything around the property
Never happened, wouldn't use site again, twice now, had bad experience twice
Our History & Philosophy Our strength comes from our ability to adapt quickly to our customers needs and the competitive marketplace. Established since 2010 We take great care in building strong relationships, not only with our clients, but with our subcontractors, suppliers and the local community to ensure all works are carried out safely. We pride ourselves on our ability to protect the environment and ensure the health, safety and well-being of our workforce, clients and members of the public during construction work. We have grown from strength to strength, now employing over 30 members of staff. We invest heavily in our staff as we believe they are the key to our success and continued growth.
Kitchen turned out great and Victor was really helpful. Many thanks Guys.
We have 15 years of experience within the industry. We offer a wide range of services: Laminate Flooring Floor Tiling Door / Window painting External wall painting Internal Painting & Decorating Wall murals / Paint effects Wall Tiling We work hard and clean and make sure that our clients are happy.
Good and timely response, thanks
Domestic Gas Work
`We are a building company with many years of experience. We specialise in bathroom and kitchen, from scratch to complete refurbishment, our work is of high quality at reasonable price, with warranties and is covered by public liability insurance
Chris was efficient, excellent communication and a very nice person. Really pleased with his work, our shower looks so much better, thank you
WK CONTRACTORS LTD undertake all aspects of building work from plastering a single ceiling or wall to a full house renovation. We also offer home refurbishment, rendering, new build, renovation and home extension work which can include joinery, plumbing and electrics alongside our high quality plastering and finishing service.
i founded external walls ltd using my background in the trade to provide a cost effective reliable service. with over 40yrs experience in the building and painting and decorating industries i have extensive product knowledge to help you with your project
This was a good job done, extra work was efficiently included, results were very good; both customers very happy.
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
Experienced handyman with project management experience of a new build. Services include: DIY Flat Pack Assembly/Install Electrical CCTV design/install Plumbing Painting Tiling General household repairs Commercial shop fitting install Man with a Van/Removals Providing a quality service at a reasonable price.
Excellent overall. Good communication and very friendly. On time. Superb workmanship. Highly recommend
Job Done has over 15 years experience providing a full range of services. We’re a one stop shop for garden renovations from design to completion. We employ a close team of specialists in their chosen fields,to cater to your specific needs.
Hardly worth commenting as no one contacted me.
Quick Roofing & Building LTD
Painter and decorator
Welcome to Quick Roofing & Building, your trusted partner for all your roofing needs! Backed by years of expertise and a passion for excellence, our team is dedicated to delivering fast, reliable, and top-quality roofing solutions tailored to your requirements. From minor repairs to complete roof installations, we specialize in providing efficient and effective services that ensure the longevity and integrity of your property. Our licensed and insured professionals use industry-leading techniques and premium materials to deliver durable results that stand the test of time. At Quick Roofing & Building, customer satisfaction is paramount. We prioritize clear communication, transparent pricing, and prompt project completion to ensure a hassle-free experience for every client. Whether you're dealing with leaks, storm damage, or general wear and tear, you can count on us to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions. Let us handle your roofing needs with speed, precision, and professionalism, so you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your property is in expert hands Our roofing services are fully insured and include, but are not limited to: New roofs Roof repairs Timber replacement Flat roofs Ridge tiles Dry verges UPVC Fascia & soffits Roof insulation Storm damages Insurance repairs Lead work & repair Details: Installation of new roofs for residential and commercial properties Expert roof repairs to ensure the longevity of your roof Timber replacement services for damaged or deteriorating structures Conversion from flat roofs to pitched roofs for improved drainage and aesthetics Repair and replacement of ridge tiles for optimal roof integrity Installation of dry verges to protect roof edges and enhance aesthetics UPVC Fascia & soffits installation and maintenance for a clean and polished look Roof insulation services to improve energy efficiency and comfort Expert handling of storm damages to restore your roof's safety and appearance Insurance repairs to assist with seamless claims processing Professional lead work and repair for durability and weatherproofing With our comprehensive services and attention to detail, you can trust us to provide top-notch roofing solutions tailored to your requirements.
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