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Aesthetic Gardens & Drives

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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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AOM building contractors

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AOM Building Contractors Ltd has been recognised as a top Building Contractor Company in Southampton. ...
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Our local tradesmen are made up of military veterans and their families who have graduated from the Building Heroes Educat...
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RDS Painting and Decorating Specialists provide a professional painting and decorating service in Southampton, Winchester ...
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50 Shades Of Paint

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Between us all at 50 Shades of paint we have approximately 80 years experience between us. There is no job we cannot do. O...
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SeaEscape Decorating

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Welcome to SeaEscape Painting & Decorating We offer high quality painting & decorating services by guaranteeing a perfe...

Recent Decorator Enquiries

04 Jan

Painter | Interior

Freshwater - PO40

Enquiry from: Sue H

Start Date: Immediate

two small rooms painted, furniture cannot be removed first

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25 Feb

Painter | Interior

Freshwater - PO40

Enquiry from: Debra M

Start Date: Immediate

We need a company to decorate our hall/theatre, which, has a very high ceiling due to being a Victorian building. We are located in Freshwater and you can see pictures of the hall itself on our websit...

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12 Apr

Painter | Interior

Southampton - SO45

Enquiry from: Deborah L

Start Date: Immediate

painting of lounge & 2 bedroom’s &woodwork. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 rooms are you looking to r...

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08 Mar

Painter | Exterior

Cowes - PO31

Enquiry from: Mags P

Start Date: Immediate

The masonry around the two bay windows

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08 Mar

Painter | Interior

Bournemouth - BH6

Enquiry from: Keith M

Start Date: Immediate

paint walls and ceilings of a 3 bed house in springbourne

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22 Jun

Painter | Interior

New Milton - BH25

Enquiry from: Peter S

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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19 Apr

Painter | Interior

New Milton - BH25

Enquiry from: Lesley C

Start Date: Immediate

possibly paper & paint 3 bedrooms, hall & dining room. no painting of skirting, door frame, or doors. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you ...

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14 Jan

Painter | Interior

Southampton - SO45

Enquiry from: Ivor C

Start Date: Immediate

Hall, landing and stairs, lounge. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 rooms Are you looking to remodel the r...

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10 Sep

Painter | Interior

Southampton - SO45

Enquiry from: Denise B

Start Date: Immediate

Lounge and kitchen with high ceiling Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms Are you looking to remodel th...

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13 Jun

Painter | Interior

Brockenhurst - SO42

Enquiry from: Clive T

Start Date: Immediate

Master bedroom: Strip wallpaper, emulsion walls 2 coats. Apply 1 coat Zinser BIN primer to built-in cupboards plus 1 undercoat and 1 gloss. Hall, Stairs & Landing: Strip 1 area wallpaper by front doo...

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03 Apr

Painter | Interior

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Alan C

Start Date: Immediate

To help get rid of mould in various rooms and decorate

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05 Nov

Painter | Interior

Newport - PO30

Enquiry from: Janet P

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms Are you looking to remodel the rooms: No Do you require Pl...

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06 Jul

Painter | Interior

Cowes - PO31

Enquiry from: Sheila C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Lounge has wallpaper on needs painting with or without wallpaper

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18 May

Painter | Interior

Ventnor - PO38

Enquiry from: Francesca S

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 5+ Are you looking for Interior Decorating: Yes Time scale: Less than ...

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10 May

Painter | Interior

Ventnor - PO38

Enquiry from: Francesca S

Start Date: Less than one month

I have a 3 bed Victorian style semi detached Victorian house, I require the whole house to be plastered and redecorated

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13 Apr

Painter | Exterior

Ventnor - PO38

Enquiry from: Frances W

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myexteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Window seals and bay window

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17 Jan

Painter | Interior

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Stuart M

Start Date: Immediate

Small kitchen needs painting. New colour on walls and white ceiling and wood work. 1 main wall and the rest working around cupboards.

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01 Nov

Painter | Interior

Southampton - SO45

Enquiry from: Ruth H

Start Date: Immediate

Plaster a wall and then decorate the walls of a 3m by 3m nursery Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms ...

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02 Oct

Painter | Interior

Lymington - SO41

Enquiry from: Donna F

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Kitchen, Dining room, Lounge,Hallway all skirting boards and doors.

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05 Sep

Painter | Interior

Southampton - SO45

Enquiry from: Conor H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Wall Chip removed from the walls and wallpaper put up and painted Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Property Type: Semi detached Are you looking to remodel the rooms: Yes Do you require El...

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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 Freshwater is:

£1,500

Decorator job Decorator cost in 2025
Painting and decorating in Freshwater £600-£920
Exterior painting and decorating in Freshwater £900-£1,380
uPVC Window Spraying in Freshwater £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
Which external areas can be painted?

This will depend on your property, but commonly painted areas include rendered walls, guttering, soffits and fascias, and window frames. Generally you can paint what you want but on older or listed buildings, you may be restricted. An experienced painter will tell you what is possible.

how to remove old exterior paint?

How To Remove Old Exterior Paint

When the paint of your house is starting to peel, there’s the need to take a swift action. While some homeowners opt to cover it with vinyl siding or replace it with fibre cement siding, there’s no reason why you would want to hide the exterior of your house if it still looks great. When you don’t want to hide the beauty of your exterior, the only other option you’ve got is stripping or removing of the old paint. So how do you remove old exterior paint without much hassle? Let’s take a look!

✓ Propane blowtorch. Due to its affordability and effectiveness, this blowtorch has been one of the most popular means of removing old exterior paint amongst homeowners for quite some time. It makes use of high heat to soften the acrylic-latex paint which makes it easy to peel off with a putty knife. However, it can also be very risky to use as it’s always a dangerous game when it comes to open flames. What’s more? Applying an open flame to lead-based paint may release toxic lead fumes, therefore you’d have to be very careful if you wish to use this method.

✓ Electric sanders. Belt sanders are a great option to removing old exterior paint as they’re able to strip off the paint quickly. However, this must be done gently and carefully as you’d risk gouging the wood if you lay into the sander too hard. The problem with this method is also lead-based paint as the sander tends to convert everything to dust and direct them straight to your face, hair and lungs.

✓ Scrapping. This involves using a sharp, rigid putty knife or blade designed for painting scraping to strip the exterior paint. This method also involves dust but you’d have a better control over it than the sander.

What’s the best time of year to carry out exterior painting and decorating?

Most companies will recommend that exterior painting and decorating is carried out in the summer months. However, advances in paint technology mean that some paints can be applied in low temperatures and even when it’s raining. Check the can for the best conditions in which to apply or ask a professionals advise.

how to paint exterior door?

How To Paint Exterior Door?

The front or exterior door is an excellent way to add to your house’s visual appeal. You choose to add a little style, think outside the norm and stand out in a lot of ways.

The front door or exterior door is what your guests are going to first come in contact with and can go a long way to shape their impression about you. It’s also one of the very things that grabs attention when looking at a house from a distance. So if you’re going to paint it yourself, you should know there’s no room for errors. However, if you’re not confident enough then we’d recommend you hire the services of a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results for help. Here’s some top painting advice aimed at helping you getting the project done in a quick and easy manner.

✓ Prepare the front door. Detach the doors from the hinges ( you may decide not to completely detach the door). However, there’s the need to tape off and protect the exposed hardware or windows if you won’t be detaching the door completely before painting.

✓ Start to paint the front door. Use a brush to run along the taped area to create a frame in which the roller can easily work in. What’s more? If the exterior door is metal or fibreglass, you can create a more natural look by painting in the direction that would be on a wood door.

✓ To fill and refine your front door painting, you can simply roll the paint directly on the surface for a flat one-panel door. However, if it’s a panelled door, then you’ll have to first make use of your brush to paint the inlaid regions before using the roller on the flat, outer regions.

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.

is upvc spraying any good?

The quick and simple answer to this question is yes, upvc spraying is, in fact, largely beneficial! When it comes to helping your home or property rediscover its lost spark, upvc spraying is definitely a super convenient and effective solution you should consider. The drawback with UPVCs in general is the fact that they tend to get discoloured, scruffy or dull over time due to the elements as well as usage. In the previous years, when this occurs, the only option home and property owners had available to them was to replace the expensive upvc. However, good news is, you no longer have to go that length to have your home revitalized any more. With spray painting services for your home, you can easily achieve great results with little investment.

 

Using advanced technology as well as specially formulated paints, you can totally transform your home using just a fraction of the replacement cost within just a couple of days. If your upvc features appear to be quite unsightly and dull, spray painting can instantly improve their appearance while also enhancing the appearance of the whole property as well. Here are some of the benefits associated with spray painting:

  • It helps you save money. Being an affordable alternative, spray painting upvc is about 75 percent cheaper when compared to the replacement cost.
  • Improved appearance. This can instantly elevate the appearance of your home or make it an attractive choice for buyers if you wish to sell.
  • Strengthen and protect. Using specially formulated paints and professional application, you can achieve long lasting and durable results.
  • Finishing touch. There’s a variety of finishes you can opt for such as a satin, gloss or matt finish.
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.

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