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Here at Aesthetic Gardens & Drives we specialize in transforming outdoor spaces into stunning landscapes. With a commitmen...
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Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Our company, based in Reading, specialises in the Extension, loft conversions, Refurbishment, Gar...
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We are family company, with over 20 years of experience in painting and decorating. We offer: Painting Decorating Wal...
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04 Jul

Painter | Interior

Ferndown - BH22

Enquiry from: John P

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customer in ferndown area has requested that we arrange quotes for their painting & decorating project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a decorator directly.please c...

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13 Nov

Painter | Interior

Wareham - BH20

Enquiry from: Andrew H

Start Date: Immediate

Renovation project. Initial basic painting of existing bungalow just before moving in. Also decorating as and when required throughout the renovation.

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11 Nov

Painter | Interior

Verwood - BH31

Enquiry from: Amelia M

Start Date: Immediate

flat all painted possibly one wall wallpapered are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 rooms are you looking to ...

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10 Nov

Painter | Interior

Shaftesbury - SP7

Enquiry from: Donna F

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Quote for painting hall, stairs and landing for insurance quote. Skirting boards need replacing downstairs plus gloss

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02 Nov

Painter | Interior

Verwood - BH31

Enquiry from: Sandra D

Start Date: Immediate

4 bedroom detached house needs painting throughout. all rooms will need ceilings, white paint, doors, walls painted are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many r...

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18 Oct

Painter | Interior

Bournemouth - BH11

Enquiry from: Artur L

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hi! i’m artur, a professional with qualifications and a college degree. for the past 12 years i have been a painter and have good hard work experience and skills to perform the most delicate work. i...

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06 Oct

Painter | Interior

Wareham - BH20

Enquiry from: Richard N

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We require a quote to rub down a gable end covered in larch wood cladding, and then painted in a weather proof paint.

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29 Sep

Painter | Interior

Verwood - BH31

Enquiry from: Sue P

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internal painting, 1large room, wood work and emulsion on walls i am a hair and beauty salon in verwood called studio rouge are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: commerci...

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19 Sep

Painter | Interior

Wareham - BH20

Enquiry from: David G

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semi detached hallway, stairs and upper landing wall with emulsion and white paint bannisters and skirting woodwork are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how ...

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12 Sep

Painter | Interior

Verwood - BH31

Enquiry from: Lydia B

Start Date: Immediate

Walls painting of entire house (3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, hallway & stairs, living room, kitchen, dining room) and ceilings of two rooms

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06 Sep

Painter | Interior

Wareham - BH20

Enquiry from: Gale P

Start Date: Immediate

I need a quote for painting of the external doors and windows of the Citizens Advice Bureau building in Mill Lane, Wareham - please. To include: Railings (black) and (in white) garage/shed doors, two...

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03 Sep

Painter | Interior

Swanage - BH19

Enquiry from: Selina K

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I'm in the process of planning the opening of a shop in Swanage High Street later this year. I'm looking for painting and decorating services to commence this November, for both the exterior and inter...

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15 Aug

Painter | Interior

Bournemouth - BH8

Enquiry from: Helen H

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, I am requiring a quote for the painting of 2 double bedrooms and a kitchen/diner with white emulsion and skirting boards only please? Or a general quote by room - room sizes are bedroom 1 - 3.6m x...

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27 Jul

Painter | Interior

Verwood - BH31

Enquiry from: Ali S

Start Date: Immediate

One living room wall wallpapered and one wall in a tiny downstairs loo wallpapered please.

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21 Jul

Painter | Interior

Verwood - BH31

Enquiry from: Beverley C

Start Date: Immediate

we would like our lounge and utility decorated. Lounge, some cracks filling in on walls and ceiling, walls painting, skirting boards & doors. Utility room only walls, doors & skirting boards

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13 Jul

Painter | Interior

Swanage - BH19

Enquiry from: Nigel M

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we would like a quote to gloss paint a communal staircase in the property

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12 Jul

Painter | Interior

Shaftesbury - SP7

Enquiry from: John W

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Have a 2 X 1 meter area above a conservatory door that needs a couple of coats, we have the paint but can’t manage this area

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12 Jul

Painter | Interior

Bournemouth - BH1

Enquiry from: Kate M

Start Date: Immediate

quote for painting all communal walls and skirting/architrave

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27 Oct

Painter | Interior

Dorchester - DT1

Enquiry from: Mike O

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light oak doors stained to match existing medium oak doors. will require removal of lacquer finish & staining on approximately four or five doors on both sides of the doors. are you the property owne...

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08 Sep

Painter | Interior

Dorchester - DT1

Enquiry from: Rebecca W

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customer made an enquiry for painting & decorating and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a decorator.miss lives in the dorchester area and would like a call to discuss options...

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How much do Decorator services cost?

How much do Decorators charge? Prices for Decorators in 2025 can differ depending upon the sort of task that you need to have carried out in your house. It's the question we receive asked a great deal "how much do Decorators charge?".

Are you planning to hire the services of a decorator for your home or property? If yes, then you’d probably want to know just how much a professional will charge to help get your project over the line. While some home and property owners may prefer to take care of the decorations themselves, there are a number of benefits you stand to derive by calling in a reliable decorator. Not only will you be able to achieve the look and feel you want for your space, but you’d also get more options and varieties to choose from. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into decorator charges in the UK to help you make informed decisions moving forward. Let’s take a look!

Firstly, it should be noted that there are a lot of factors that determines the price charged by decorators to complete a project. These factors include the difficulty of the task, the materials required, the location of the property, the qualification and experience of the decorator and lots more. For example, if you happen to reside in the South East ( especially London), you can expect to pay a higher fee than other areas in the country such as Scotland, Northern Ireland and more.

In general, to hire a decorator in the UK will cost you within the range of £17 to about £30 per hour. However, it should also be noted that you can come across a number of methods of determining cost such as per hour, per day, per M2 or even per bedroom.

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The average price
of a Decorator in Dorset is:

£1,908

Decorator job Decorator cost in 2025
Painting and decorating in Dorset £550-£3,460
Exterior painting and decorating in Dorset £900-£1,380
uPVC Window Spraying in Dorset £150-£4,500

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Decorator FAQs

What questions should I ask a decorator?

Hiring a decorator for your project always seem easy until you get started. With a wide range of decorators available today, it can be quite tricky separating the boys from the men and selecting the right tradesman for your unique project. There are a number of things to put into consideration, questions to ask and lots more to ensure your decorating job is awarded to the right tradesman. In this post, we’re going to give you an insight on some of the essential questions to ask to make sure the prospective decorator is a good match. Let’s take a look!

  • What qualifications do you possess? With the pool of decorators around in the industry today, qualifications are needed to help you determine the true specialists. A qualified decorator gives you an assurance (to some extent) that a quality work would be done to your requirements. Decorators, generally, can earn a degree which includes course work in architecture and are also licensed.
  • How do you help me identify and communicate my style to you? If you have an idea and know what you want for your space, a good decorator should be able to get it out of you by showing you pictures and asking questions which can vary widely.
  • Do you have examples of previous work that are similar to my project in style, scope as well as budget? A decorator that answers yes to this question is a good indicator that they can handle your project. If they don’t, you can ask for pictures of projects they feel is quite similar to yours
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 much does uPVC spraying cost?

If you’re thinking about spraying your upvc, then one of the first things that naturally comes to mind is the price of completing such a task. If you’re also interested in determining the price, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to take a look at the total cost involved in UPVC spraying.

 

First and foremost, it must be stated that UPVC spraying is an industry that’s highly competitive. And as you would have guessed the prices are largely influenced the experience and reputation of the company you opt for. In other words, the new entrant companies are usually the cheapest but their works are not particularly the best. Therefore, for a high quality job, it’s always recommended to make use of a well established and highly reputable company in the industry.

 

If you’re going to hire a vastly experienced and reputable firm in the industry, then you should budget about circa £140 to £160 per window, circa £210 to £250 per door and frame, circa £260 to £300 for a large garage door and circa £600 to £800 for a three bed semi detached house.

 

These prices include materials, labour as well as other related costs. However, you should note that they’re only estimated prices and you’ll have to call in a professional in order to get a more accurate quote. If you’re looking to paint all the UPVC in your home, there are usually discounts that will be provided based on the work load. What’s more? If there’s a need for scaffolding, then there can be a bump up in the price.

can you spray white uPVC windows grey?

This is one of the most common questions when it comes to upvc windows. If you’re also interested in knowing the possibility of spraying white upvc windows grey, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we aim to answer this question once and for all.

 

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, you can definitely spray white upvc windows grey! In fact, you can spray white upvc windows with any colour of your choice. So far, the most used colour is the anthracite grey, but you’re not restricted to that. You can also make use of agate grey, French grey, window grey, battleship grey and lots more! However, it should be noted that spraying white upvc windows grey is in no way an easy task as it requires lots of experience and practice.

 

The spraying process usually starts with a thorough cleaning of all the surfaces to be sprayed using a specialist solvent upvc cleaner. Once done, you’ll have to get rid of any existing silicone from around the frames because the paint won’t adhere properly to silicone. Upon completion, you can then proceed to masking up the surrounding brick or stone, glass, openings into room, furniture, paths or plants and many more to protect them from potential paint overspray. Now to spray the paint, you can make use of a spray gun and spray painter. Before you start painting, you can apply a light dust or mist coat to identify any contamination left on the surfaces. Once this has dried without any negative reactions, you should spray two further coats (some colours may require up to 3). leave for up to 20 minutes to dry and remove all masking.

how to paint exterior walls?

How To Paint Exterior Walls

Painting of exterior walls is a value adding task which can be done by any competent DIYer. So if you’re confident enough to pick up a brush and roller, then all you need to do is to follow the instruction in this step by step guide and you’d be glad you did. Painting your exterior walls yourself can save you lots of money that would rather have been spent on hiring the services of a professional painter and decorator. However, if you don’t feel confident enough to pull this off, then it’s advisable to call in a reliable painting specialist who can guarantee the best results for help. Here, we’ll take you through the needed steps to complete the painting of your exterior walls.

✓ Surface Preparation. This involves protecting all fencing and exterior wall component that’s not to be painted with a drop cloth or masking tape. You’ll also need to completely wipe out any dust before you start to paint a plaster surface. If it’s a previously painted wall, you’ll also need degrease it and remove or scrape off any loose areas of the plaster.

✓ Priming. This involves preparing the primer as instructed in the manufacturer’s guide. Then start to prime the surface by using a brush or a small paint roller to prime the corners, little items as well as all surfaces that are difficult to reach. Once done, then you can tackle the larger surfaces using a larger paint roller.

✓ Painting. To start painting your exterior walls, you’d have to prepare the product first by missing it thoroughly as instructed in the manual. Once done, you can repeat the same process as given in the priming stage above using your paint this time. Once done, you can decide to apply a second layer within a minimum of 4 hours after applying the first layer.

how to paint exterior window sills and frames?

How To Paint Exterior Window Sills And Frames?

Painting your exterior window sills and frames can be a very joyful and fun-filled activity if you know what you’re doing. It’s a task that can be completed in little time by an experienced DIYer, however if you do not have the confidence to pull off this project, then you’d be better off calling in a professional for help to avoid costly mistakes. In this guide, we’ll take you through the exterior window sills and frames painting process.

✓ Prepare the window sills and frames. This includes, brushing the surfaces with warm water and gentle soap, scrubbing the windows to ensure all the edges and cracks are free from all forms of dirt, rinsing it with water and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe off any excess liquid and finally, drying it off with a towel or leaving it to dry off by itself before you start to paint.

✓ Remove any signs of moulds and moss, fill in the cracks between frame and glass using a multi-purpose filler, sand the frame and wipe out any dirt or dust on or around it using a vacuum cleaner, a clean cloth or soft brush. Once done, you can then apply a coat of water-based primer and let it dry off before painting.

✓ Painting. Firstly, you’ll have to sand your primed windows to make an even, smooth surface and apply an undercoat evenly to the surface. Once completed, you can then apply at least 2 coats of paint using a quality brush. Make sure you sand the first layer carefully before you apply the second to get a great finish.

✓ Once dried, you can the finish with a top coat (make sure you go for a weather proof paint for the exterior). For the window sills, you’ll have to apply the exterior paint gently with masking tape around the edges to protect the walls from the dripping paint.

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.

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.

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