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Interior painting can be a really low-cost means to rejuvenate the inside of your home. Painting is often done as a DIY job, but professional painters and decorators can assure an immaculate appearance and guarantee that your decoration will last as long as possible.

 

 

You might devote more time to getting ready to paint than actually painting. It's crucial to clean and prepare all wall surfaces and ceilings prior to painting, along with to mask off any areas that should not be painted over like skirting, architrave, power sockets and light switches. Wrap furniture and carpets or flooring in the area with sheets to protect from any drops. If you are painting internally, use a primer coat as a base followed by multiple layers of paint, giving each coat time to dry in between.

 

Interior painters and decorators can provide you with plenty of recommendations about paint and help you pick the ideal colour scheme for your interior spaces.

Average Painting and decorating cost in London

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

Average price per Painting and decorating job in 2025

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£367

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£3,184

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£5,974

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Prices based on actual Painting and decorating costs for London, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Painting and decorating installation cost in London 2025

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

Painting and decorating searches in January 2025

Painting and decorating Projects in London in December 2024

262,017

Requests for quotations in London in December 2024

1,300

Requests for Painting and decorating quotations in London in December 2024. -19% change from November 2024.

1,600

Requests for Painting and decorating quotations in London County in December 2024. 23% change from November 2024.

We noted 262,017 requests for property or home quotes within London. Of these quote requests the number of painting and decorating quotations within London was 1,300. Quotatis would have been able to match these consumers with as many as four suitable installers who were available for work within London during that time. Ask for a free property survey from reputable companies in London.

Source: Numbers calculated based on the search volumes in major search engines

Painting and decorating searches in cities and towns near London December 2024

1,300

Requests for quotations in London in December 2024

London

England's capital is now recovering from a successful Olympic Games and this substantial multi-million pounds venture, coupled with many property strategies, has modernised the city post-war. In spite of this, there are still plenty of buildings providing an insight to the past and Tudor, Georgian and Victorian houses line the roadways. With a contrast of the aged and the brand-new, there are lots of plans householders tackle, from energy efficiency renovations to household extensions.

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Painting and decorating pros in London

Trueven decorators ltd

1 review(s)
Based: in London, SE26 6EB

Painting and decorating on commercial and residential properties

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Andrew F., CM2
4

Painter | Interior in Chelmsford

Very pleased

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...

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.

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Luca C., SW11
3

Painter | Interior in London

They looked cheaper and equally competent

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...

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John I., NW9
3

Painter | Interior in London

Seems able but was in other jobs and had time constraints

Blue Point Contractors

1 review(s)
Based: in London, SW2 4AS

Leading decorators and refurbishment in London, delivering quality services to both residential and commercial properties ? Get a free estimate now.

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N., SW2
5

Painter | Interior in London

A bit to expensive for me.

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.

Buildit

1 review(s)
Based: in London, NW11 9AT

Established over 8 years ago Builditnw will provide you with experienced decorators for your home or business whether it be interior or exterior. At Buildit we know how important your home is to you, that's why we make sure our painters and dec...

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Janeta Y., E10
4

Painter | Interior in London

Quote too highok

SSG’s SOLUTIONS UK LTD

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

Latest review

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

Simon & Dylan'S Decorating Company LTD

2 review(s)
Based: in London, SW6 1BE

Simon and Dylan Decorators was started in 1998 after many years decorating in London. I have built up a lot of trust with a very good team who I have been working with for many years. Our customers say that what they want most from a painting and ...

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S., W14
3

Painter | Interior in London

Polite enquiry

Similar Customer Enquiries for Painting and decorating in London

25 Oct

Painter | Interior

London - N5

Enquiry from: Carol G

Start Date: Immediate

A bedroom repainted with mould proof paint.

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14 Oct

Painter | Interior

London - SE18

Enquiry from: Mem H

Start Date: Immediate

I have two flats (2bed each) requiring painting done for internal walls, ceiling, kitchen, bathroom, doors and windows. I would like someone to attend initially for consultation to view and advise on ...

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23 Jun

Painter | Interior

London - N2

Enquiry from: Kamaal B

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, I hope you're well and had a lovely weekend! I am writing to ask whether you were available at all for some painting / decorating work I'd like done? It would be at least 2 rooms, with the poten...

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18 Apr

Painter | Interior

London - W10

Enquiry from: Sandra M

Start Date: Immediate

Painting of hall stairs and landing

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07 Mar

Painter | Interior

London - N9

Enquiry from: Sengul M

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Dining table / coffee table / sideboard/ t.v stand change colour

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20 Nov

Painter | Interior

London - WC1H

Enquiry from: Ghassan M

Start Date: Immediate

internal painting for 4 rooms and hallway including skirting removal are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 roo...

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02 Oct

Painter | Interior

London - E10

Enquiry from: Gianna V

Start Date: Immediate

communal stairs of a small building (4 flats, 2 stores) needs painting metal stairs in the garden needs anti rust are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other do you require...

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03 Sep

Painter | Interior

London - W10

Enquiry from: Hedwig V

Start Date: Immediate

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

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17 Aug

Painter | Interior

London - SW8

Enquiry from: Claudine J

Start Date: Immediate

Small kitchen needs repainting. The grouting around the bathroom needs to be removed and re-placed. I appreciate that someone needs to have sight of the work to be done. However, I am lookin...

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23 May

Painter | Interior

London - E13

Enquiry from: Valerie D

Start Date: Less than one month

customer has a painting & decorating project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for painting & decorating. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a decorator.c...

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19 May

Painter | Interior

London - N9

Enquiry from: Sul S

Start Date: Immediate

I need the kitchen to be painted. The walls are uneven so it would need to be evened out first and then painted.

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08 May

Painter | Interior

London - NW5

Enquiry from: Ute K

Start Date: Immediate

removing wallpaper from water affected ceiling and redecorating/ painting a ceiling of room 4x6m. work to be done in july. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how ma...

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27 Apr

Painter | Interior

London - NW8

Enquiry from: Jennifer R

Start Date: Immediate

2 bedroom Hallway Kitchen

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06 Apr

Painter | Interior

London - SE16

Enquiry from: Janet D

Start Date: Immediate

White emulsion painting of whole flat. Walls but no windows (they are wooden). 2 bedrooms , 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen diner., 1 hallway. Total floorspace is 52 sqm, so not large, (lots of windows.taking ...

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02 Jan

Painter | Interior

London - NW9

Enquiry from: Katie C

Start Date: Immediate

customer has a painting & decorating project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for painting & decorating. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a decorator.c...

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02 Jan

Painter | Interior

London - W13

Enquiry from: Alexey G

Start Date: Immediate

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12 Dec

Painter | Interior

London - SE3

Enquiry from: Michael F

Start Date: Immediate

we need four walls done. four different rooms, but only one statement wall in each. the two bedrooms are "mural" pieces and are one large piece to fit on the wall the hallway and living room are bot...

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12 Dec

Painter | Interior

London - SE3

Enquiry from: Michael F

Start Date: Immediate

4 walls wallpapered (one wall in 4 different rooms, with different papers)

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21 Nov

Painter | Interior

London - E18

Enquiry from: Julie O

Start Date: Immediate

painting the top two floors of a townhouse including woodwork and skirting boards are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have decor...

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10 Nov

Painter | Interior

London - SE3

Enquiry from: Shana R

Start Date: Immediate

hello i am after a painter to paint a small room arround 28 square meterplease can i have some one to come view premise asap and give a quotethanks-interior painters & decorators - painters are you t...

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how to prep walls for painting?

How To Prep Walls For Painting

This is exactly the part of a wall painting job that can make or mar the whole project. To ensure that your paint project doesn’t end up being disastrous, the most important place to start is from room preparation which includes cleaning, sanding as well as priming the walls before painting. Not every wall will require to go through all the preparation steps as all walls are unique and some are in better conditions than others. However, it’s advisable to thoroughly inspect the surfaces before you proceed to painting and take the necessary actions where required.

This is a very simple DIY job that should be completed in little time, however it’s also perhaps the most important step of the entire painting project. Hence, if you lack the confidence to pull this off, then we’d recommend employing a painting expert who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’ll should you how you can prepare your wall for painting.

✓ Cleaning. There is no single best way to properly clean a wall, but most walls will be just fine with a sponge and warm water. For walls that have been stained with oil or grime such as kitchen walls, you can apply grease cutting detergent and water mixture to wash and follow up with warm water to clean the residues and a damp cloth wiping to finish it off. Then leave to dry off properly.

✓ Remove mildrew. Wipe out mildrew using a sponge and solution that’s three to four parts water to one part bleach. Apply this solution and scrub the affected surface with a soft brush.

✓ Sanding. This step is only meant for walls with rough spots on its surface. Dull the uneven spots with a sandpaper, wipe away the dust and leave to dry. Use a fine grit sandpaper to sand the surfaces and let it dry properly.

✓ Priming. Prime the wall to get the most out of your paint. They work to disguise imperfections and create a smooth surface on which you can work on.

can you paint over wallpaper?

Can You Paint Over A Wallpaper?

According to some painting and decoration experts, painting over a wallpaper can never produce a result that’ll be as good as painting on a blank or naked wall. However in the event whereby there’s a pressing need to quickly beautify a room, it’ll be totally understandable if you don’t want to go through the hassle of the time consuming old wallpaper removal process.

Therefore, the short and simple answer to this question is yes, it’s absolutely possible to paint over a wallpaper and get a good outcome so far you don’t rush the process. To ensure your success if you want to paint over a wallpaper, there’s also the need to use the right tools and techniques. And just like any other DIY project, proper preparation before commencement is key.

If you’re going to paint over a wallpaper, many of the tools you’ll need to acquire are the standard painting and decorating products. This means that they can be easily procured at many DIY stores. To paint over a wallpaper, you’ll need a paint roller, top quality paint brushes, joint compound ( you’ll only need this in situations whereby your wallpaper is damaged or peeling), oil based primer, tape, sandpaper, paint ( can be water, solvent or oil based paints) as well as drop clothes ( for the protection of your furnitures).

As a rule of thumb, if you can easily remove the existing wallpaper, then you probably should before you start to paint the walls. However, if removing the wallpaper seems to be a pain or can significantly damage your wall, then it’ll be smart to simply paint over it. But before you proceed, you must also note that painting over the wallpaper will make it even harder to remove later in the future.

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.

how much do painters and decorators charge?

How Much Do Painters And Decorators Charge?

If you’re thinking about painting your home or property, then one of the first things that crosses the mind is the amount charged by painter or decorators to carry out the project. However just like any other home improvement projects and as with most tradesmen, the amount charged by a painter and decorator largely varies from job to job depending on a plethora of factors. These factors include your location, the urgency at which you need the job done and whether or not a specialist equipment would be required.

For painters and decorators, one of the biggest influencing factors that determines the price to be charged is the size of the room. For instance, if you have a large room to be painted, it’s definitely going to cost you more than a smaller room. And same applies to multiple rooms when compared to single room. In other words, to get a more accurate cost estimate from your tradesman, you’ll need to have a good idea of the size of your room or rooms. So let’s take a closer look!

✓ Painting a mid-sized room. The question here is, how do you know if your room is medium sized? The room will have a size of about 3.5m by 5m or a room that can conveniently allow up to 6 to 8 people. The price range is between £240 to £410.

✓ Wallpapering a mid-sized room. This uses the logic as painting a mid-sized room but the price can differ due to difference in materials used. The price range here is between £204 to £420.

✓ Painting a large ceiling. Painting a ceiling is very similar to painting a wall but its not as straightforward and will consume more time. The price ranges from £286 to £5476.

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