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MAHL Interiors

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MAHL Interiors is a professional decorating and renovations company covering Cheshire and Lancashire. Offering our profess...
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North West Roofing

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Established in 2001, in St Helens, North West roofing supplies has managed to maintain and develop special relationships w...
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City Group Managed Services, based in the North West of England, is a facilities management company that provides flexible...
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Streets Decorators

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Welcome to Streets Decorators A Painting and Decorating company in the Stockport area, No job to big or small and done ...
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We are a small family run business over 15 years experience in Painting and Decorating. We thrive on happy customers we g...

Recent Decorator Enquiries

20 Feb

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Andrea N

Start Date: Immediate

Internal commercial decorating for a kitchenette and WC

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19 Feb

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR2

Enquiry from: Angela M

Start Date: Immediate

painting no wallpapering in lounge and kitchen are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are you lookin...

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30 Jan

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Mike B

Start Date: Immediate

Wallpaper in small bathroom.

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26 Nov

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Darren M

Start Date: Immediate

Hi. We are hoping to have a bedroom and en-suite painted before Christmas and was wondering if you have availability. Thanks

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08 Sep

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR3

Enquiry from: Zoya D

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, we have been looking for painters for our new home. Everyone seems to be quite busy and their availability is next year. We want a painter as soon as possible. We have big home and it may take tim...

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01 Sep

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR3

Enquiry from: Sharon F

Start Date: Immediate

out side of park home painted we have already bought the paint as it has to be from the manufacturer property type: detached

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23 Aug

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR3

Enquiry from: Chris C

Start Date: Immediate

Hall, landing and stairs decorating Thanks

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04 Aug

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Catherine O

Start Date: Immediate

Would you please call to provide a quote for some rooms I need painting please? The living room, kitchen and bathroom. Thanks.

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27 Jul

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR3

Enquiry from: Elaine I

Start Date: Immediate

Quote for exterior eaves boards painting (semi detached dormer bungalow. )

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06 May

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR1

Enquiry from: Romela S

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need to remove dump and paint only one wall are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are you lookin...

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24 May

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR2

Enquiry from: Ayodele E

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i need quick painting of 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, ceiling and hallway in a all white colour. i have stripped off all wallpapers. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property typ...

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11 Mar

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR2

Enquiry from: Beth B

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3 bedroom old victorian house, high ceilings and cellar needs painting top to bottom please. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to...

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04 Dec

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR2

Enquiry from: Sheraaz H

Start Date: Immediate

customer in preston areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for painting & decorating.confirmed interest via sms and email at 04/12/2021 01:00.please call to a...

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18 Sep

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR2

Enquiry from: Cristofoli G

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living and dining room. strip existing wallpaper and apply a new one are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 ...

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11 Sep

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR1

Enquiry from: Yogini P

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the preston 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 ...

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07 Sep

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR1

Enquiry from: Samantha H

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removal of wallpaper from ceiling in small back bedroom are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are y...

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09 Jul

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR2

Enquiry from: Anisa M

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

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31 Aug

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR1

Enquiry from: Maureen A

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painting of the hall way and upstairs and landings and ceilings are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are yo...

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11 Aug

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR1

Enquiry from: Sirjeet K

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Coving to be fitted in the whole kitchen

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04 Feb

Painter | Interior

Preston - PR5

Enquiry from: FRANK C

Start Date: Immediate

HALLWAY STAIRS AND LANDING COMPLETE REDECORATE Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms Are you lookin...

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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 Preston is:

£1,500

Decorator job Decorator cost in 2025
Painting and decorating in Preston £600-£920
Exterior painting and decorating in Preston £900-£1,380
uPVC Window Spraying in Preston £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
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.

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.

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 long should I wait after plastering to paint my walls?

You should always wait until plaster is dry before painting. The time this will take varies depending on the room and property, but in general, it will take about a week. Your plasterer will tell you how long it is best to leave it before covering or painting their work.

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.

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.

how to choose exterior house paint?

How To Choose Exterior House Paint

Painting the exterior of your house is a great way to give your home a new fresh look that improves it’s curb appeal, make it stand out and also increase it’s value. Exterior paints can serve a wide range of purposes, be it to make a statement in the neighbourhood, highlight some architectural features or to complement the nature. Hence, it’s very important to know the purpose of your exterior house painting project before choosing colour and proceeding with the task. In this guide, we aim to help you narrow down the paint colour selection to help you choose the right paint combination for your home’s exterior with relative ease. Let’s take a look!

✓ The neighbourhood’s style. At times, the style of the neighbourhood can help in selecting a house’s paint colours. For example, in the event whereby the neighbourhood is filled with Victorian homes, then a bold colour wouldn’t even be an option. Furthermore, if there are more ranch style homes in the area, an exuberant collection of pastels may not be the most suitable choice.

✓ To complement nature. Sometimes all that’s needed to know the best paint combination for your home is simply to look around at the surrounding landscape to get clues of the colours that’ll be perfect. For instance, different shades of summer green can be incorporated fr the exterior, meanwhile the fall colour combinations of red, brown and golden shades can also go well too.

✓ Look inwards for guidance. The existing fixed colours inside or outside a house can also be a great option to be used in the exterior colour scheme. This can be the colour of the material of the window trim, foundation or even the roof.

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