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Interior painting can be a very affordable way to refresh the interior of your house. Painting is often performed as a DIY project, but experienced painters and decorators can assure a flawless finish and make sure that your redecorating is going to look its best for as long as possible.

 

 

You might devote more time to getting ready to paint than actually painting. It's advisable to wash and prepare all walls and ceilings prior to painting, as well as to mask off any areas that shouldn't be painted over such as skirting, architrave, electrical sockets and light switches. Cover up furniture and any carpets or flooring in the area with sheets to collect any drops. If you're painting internally, use a primer coat as a base layer and then a number of layers of paint, leaving each coat time to dry in between.

 

Interior painters and decorators can supply you with plenty of advice about paint and help you select the right colour palette for your internal rooms.

Average Painting and decorating cost in Buckhurst Hill

The average cost of a Painting and decorating is £800. Costs vary based upon the materials and the contractor chosen. The upper price range can be as high as £920. The material costs are mainly around £200

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Painting and decorating installation cost in Buckhurst Hill 2025

Labour cost £560
Material cost £200
Waste removal £40
Time frame: 1-3 days

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Buckhurst Hill

Buckhurst Hill is an affluent suburban town in the Epping Forest district of Essex . Adjacent to the northern boundary of Greater London, it forms part of the Greater London Urban Area. It's at the western edge of Essex, about 10 miles (17 km) northeast of Charing Cross and near the boundary with the London Borough of Redbridge. Parts of Epping Forest are in Buckhurst Hill and are mixed in with residential areas. The nearest places are Chigwell, Chingford, Loughton and Woodford. As measured in the 2011 Census, the town has a population of 11,380 inhabitants. The very first mention of Buckhurst Hill is in 1135, when reference was made to 'La Bocherste', becoming in later years 'Bucket Hill', initially meaning a hill with lots of beech trees. It lay in Epping Forest and included only a few scattered houses along the old road from Woodford to Loughton. Prior to the construction of the railways, Buckhurst Hill was on the stage coach route in between London and Cambridge, Norwich, Bury St Edmunds and Dunmow. Originally it was a part of the parish of Chigwell; there was no road which connected the two communities and in order to get to church, residents had to ford the River Roding at Woodford. The opening of Buckhurst Hill Station in 1856 saw a rapid expansion in the population of the area, with roughly six hundred new houses having been built close to the station by 1871. The town is also home to Buckhurst Hill Football Club and Buckhurst Hill Cricket Club. For all of your house upgrades, make certain that you pick vetted pros in Buckhurst Hill to make sure that you get a good quality service .

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Painting and decorating pros in Buckhurst Hill

Ciprian Paint

4 review(s)
Based: in London, NW6 3BJ

We are based in London, we offer interior and exterior painting and decorating services for both domestic and commercial customers. As well as homes, we have painted schools, offices and churches.

Latest review

Luca C., SW11
3

Painter | Interior in London

They looked cheaper and equally competent

Carlos Decor

14 review(s)
Based: in London, NW10 0SS

We are a small family business called Carlos Decor - painting & decorating specialists. We have been trading for over 20 years. We take pride in all the work we do, giving the best service in every job no matter how big or small, with very compet...

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Katharine M., NW8
5

Painter | Interior in London

Professional quote/s received. Good price matrix made it cost effective for us to proceed. Excellent service and will us...

Diondecor

5 review(s)
Based: in London, E12 6LX

About Dion Decor Dion Decor is an established painting and decorating company located in London. Our qualified staff are well equipped with knowledge in the painting and decorating field, having studied at Newcastle College for Level 3 NVQ Diploma...

Latest review

John I., NW9
3

Painter | Interior in London

Seems able but was in other jobs and had time constraints

M & N Decor LTD

15 review(s)
Based: in London, SE16 2LT

The company is the resold of hard work and professional finish for any job. 15 years experience and the love for decorating make as the best on the market. Our goal is to be your only choice when it comes to professional services. Being British owned...

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Gez Z., SE9
5

Painter | Interior in London

Very professional sounding and competent. Quick to quote and flexible on price.

IPJ Building & Decorating Services

6 review(s)
Based: in Watford, WD24 6PY

We have been in business for 32 years. We do all decorating work and total refurbishments to houses and flats. If you would like any references for work that we have completed we can gladly send you some customer's numbers where we have worked previo...

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Sharon M., N11
5

Painter | Interior in London

Their quote was clear and concise.

SSG’s SOLUTIONS UK LTD

1 review(s)
Based: in London, E13 0PB

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Ezekiel H., RM18
5

Painter | Interior in Tilbury

Very professional and informative made sure you were happy with the end product and completed the work in a time scale

Decoreasy LTD

2 review(s)
Based: in London, E11 4YE

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Sri H., TW3
5

Painter | Interior in Hounslow

Quote given, but we did not go ahead with it.

P & D

2 review(s)
Based: in Pulborough, RH20 1LU

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Georgie A., TN4
4

Painter | Interior in Tunbridge Wells

had so many replies waiting

Dream Floors and Walls

1 review(s)
Based: in London, E11 3DN

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Catherine V., NW5
5

Painter | Interior in London

Good quote.

Similar Customer Enquiries for Painting and decorating in Buckhurst Hill

06 Mar

Painter | Interior

Buckhurst Hill - IG9

Enquiry from: Jacqueline J

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Lounge /diner, hallway, stairs, toilet painted.

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Start Date: Less than one month

Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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staircase and Large restaurant are needs to be freshened up

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31 Oct

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Buckhurst Hill - IG9

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Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: I need two double bedrooms painting- one is currently cream with a grey feature wall an...

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18 Mar

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Buckhurst Hill - IG9

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18 Apr

Painter | Interior

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Enquiry from: Sandra M

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03 Sep

Painter | Interior

London - W10

Enquiry from: Hedwig V

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Paint full flat - floor space is 50m2 (bathroom excluded). Flat comprises of kitchen, living room, hallway, 2x bedroom.

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02 Jan

Painter | Interior

London - NW9

Enquiry from: Katie C

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Painter | Interior

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customer in the london area made an enquiry a couple of projects including painting & decorating.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you t...

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08 Mar

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Edgware - HA8

Enquiry from: Barry M

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small office white wash walls and ceiling

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27 Oct

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Edgware - HA8

Enquiry from: Amber M

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22 Oct

Painter | Interior

London - W14

Enquiry from: Harrison I

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bathroom needs painting some previous paint is peeling so that will need correcting their is a small patch where their was a leak. work needs doing within 2 weeks i’m a naturist so you must be okay...

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18 Oct

Painter | Interior

London - W14

Enquiry from: Harrison I

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bathroom needs painting some previous paint is peeling so that will need correcting their is a small patch where their was a leak. work needs doing within 2 weeks i’m a naturist so you must be okay...

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17 Oct

Painter | Interior

Borehamwood - WD6

Enquiry from: Funmi O

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installation of two 5.3 square meters rolls of wallpapers to be installed on a wall are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorat...

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08 Aug

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Borehamwood - WD6

Enquiry from: Richard M

Start Date: Immediate

one bedroom flat lounge bedroom and hallway painted are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are you looking ...

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Enquiry from: Sharon O

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12 Apr

Painter | Interior

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15 Mar

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Enquiry from: Mark F

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we have a wall that is 530cm long and 250cm high which we need wallpapering are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2...

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26 Jan

Painter | Interior

London - W10

Enquiry from: CHRIS S

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all interior walls painted white 2 bedrooms and reception/kitchen area and hallway window frames painted white no making good required - just painting are you the property owner: owner of the property...

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how to paint a ceiling?

How To Paint A Ceiling

If you’re a bit hesitant to take on the seemingly awkward task of painting your ceiling, you’re definitely not alone. However, there are ways in which you can make ceiling painting tasks one of the less strenuous tasks you’ll find around the house as they’ll help you get rid of most drips and also assist you to easily determine whether or not you’re covering the whole ceiling. In several cases, painting a ceiling simply means painting it white again and most same colour painting jobs are way easier than painting with a new colour entirely. When you have the right size of nap controller as well as the appropriate length of an extension pole, painting over your head will be a lot easier. Here’s how to paint a ceiling.

✓ Prepare the room. This include removing as many furniture and objects from the room as possible while also laying down plastic sheets on the remaining ones. And also cover the floor with paper or canvas drop cloths.

✓ Remove obstructions. Detach or remove everything that can make your work harder like light fixtures or smoke detectors.

✓ Protect surfaces. This includes protecting vertical surfaces like the windows and doors from ceiling paint.

✓ Prepare the ceiling. This involves vacuuming the ceiling to get rid of any dust or dirt, sanding any rough spots on the ceiling with a sandpaper and filling any small holes or cracks in the ceiling (optional).

✓ Prime the ceiling. Use an angled brush or paint edging tool or primer to cut in edges of the ceiling.

✓ Paint the edges of the ceiling. When the primer has dried, simply paint the edges of the ceiling to create a frame in which you can easily work in.

✓ Paint the ceiling in grids.

how to paint a radiator?

How To Paint A Radiator

First thing you should know about painting a radiator is that normal paints can’t be used to do the job, however that doesn’t mean it’s not cheap, easy and fun - it definitely is and even more so, when you do it the right way. With a few radiator painting hints here, it’s only a matter of time before you start painting your radiators every colour of the rainbow delightfully.

Painting a radiator is not one of the most common tasks on most people’s to do list, so we’ve created this article as an encouraging nudge to allow more people let their creativity manifest through a brush. However, this is not to say that this is a task for everyone though as you won’t like to make a mess of your radiator. If you know you can’t pick up a brush or bend a knee or your back here and there, then you probably shouldn’t. In such cases, hiring a professional painter would be your best bet to get the best results while also saving yourself some time and money.

To paint a radiator, you’ll need a paint brush, suitable radiator paint, dust sheet and a radiator paint brush (optional).

✓ Turn off the radiator and leave it to cool off. Once it’s cold, simply wipe out all dust, dirt or grease from the radiator.

✓ Protect the flooring under the radiator from any paint splatter with a by spreading out a dust cloth.

✓ Use a suitable radiator paint to brush out well and lay off evenly in a direction. Leave it to dry overnight. Then apply paint on the radiator in direction of the grooves with the help of a top quality brush.

✓ Paint in sections and move across the radiator slightly overlapping until you get to the end. The move to paint the other areas.

✓ Leave the paint to dry as instructed in the manufacturer’s instructions, then apply a second coat if necessary.

What sort of jobs will an interior painter and decorator carry out?

Interior painters and decorators will offer a wide range of services. These range from painting and wallpapering to other decorating jobs such as fitting skirting or architrave. Some painters and decorators will be trained to plaster as well, however, you should always ask them about this and not assume they will all be able to.

what insurance does a painter need?

What Insurance Does A Painter Need?

As a painter, you’re most likely going to require three forms of insurance which includes public liability, income protection as well as tool insurance. However, you should take note that outside these three, there are also several other forms of insurance whose relevance will only be determined by the nature of your business. Now let’s take a closer look into the three most important forms of insurance for painters.

✓ Public liability. What’s surprising here is the fact that many painters are actually aware that they should have a public liability insurance, but only a few really knows what it actually covers. Essentially, what a public liability insurance does is to protect you in the event whereby you messed up and some else suffers a loss as a result of your actions. Third parties can suffer a property damage or personal injury as a result of your negligence. It does not in any way cover the damages to your own property or injuries suffered by you or your staff.

✓ Income protection. As a subcontractor or self employed painter, you’ll be in the best position to know that if you don’t work, there’ll be no money for you. And with no sick leave and possibly no workers’ compensation, then financial problem looms. But not to worry, you can protect yourself from this risk by getting an income protection insurance.

✓ Tool insurance. It’s always a terrible feeling when you go to the site only to discover your tools such as ladders, spray guns, trestles and equipment are suddenly no where to be found. Upon discovery of this situation, you’ll start thinking about the cost of replacing all the tools. With a tool insurance, you can be protected against these sort of situations whereby your tools are stolen, damaged and lots more.

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