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JG Painting and Decorating

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Professional family-run painting and decorating business based in Letchworth Garden City. We are experienced, reliable, qu...
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M Towler Services Painter and Decorator Luton provide the first class painting and decorating service you are looking for....
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PowerHouse Installations

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We are a local small business offering general building services including flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing and til...
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Wall Done Builder

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Recent Decorator Enquiries

22 Feb

Painter | Interior

Downham Market - PE38

Enquiry from: Janet W

Start Date: Immediate

wallpaper in bedroom put up are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached are you looking to remodel the rooms: no do you require plumbing work: no are you looking for...

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09 Mar

Painter | Interior

Downham Market - PE38

Enquiry from: Terry L

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Interested in Interior Decorating Quote: Yes Is there any electrical work that needs to be done: Yes Interested in Electrical Quote: No Other Forms: N...

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04 May

Painter | Interior

Downham Market - PE38

Enquiry from: Kate W

Start Date: Immediate

Work description: TWO BEDROOMS AND LARGE LOUNGE KITCHEN TO BE DONE Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 ro...

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10 Feb

Painter | Interior

Downham Market - PE38

Enquiry from: Lisa M

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Hall, Stairs and Landing in diamond matt washable paint Are you the pro...

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10 Nov

Painter | Interior

Downham Market - PE38

Enquiry from: Lorraine W

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Small 2 bedroom semi detached house, areas to be decorated lounge, kitche...

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01 Aug

Painter | Exterior

Downham Market - PE38

Enquiry from: Jean W

Start Date: Immediate

Property type: Semi detached Work description: Residential exterior painting doors, windows & boarding Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Are you lookin...

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18 Apr

Painter | Interior

March - PE15

Enquiry from: James M

Start Date: Immediate

Have a few rooms needing decorating and lack of time. Mainly paint with feature wall and wallpaper. Also hall stairs and landing.

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04 Sep

Painter | Interior

Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Martyn L

Start Date: Immediate

Both upstairs & downstairs hallways painted including skirting boards. All window sills in the house and if possible all the old window frame sealant removed and replaced with new sealant.Small amount...

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25 Aug

Painter | Interior

King's Lynn - PE30

Enquiry from: Lesley S

Start Date: Immediate

Paint 6 internal doors white

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22 Jul

Painter | Interior

King's Lynn - PE30

Enquiry from: Amy G

Start Date: Immediate

Bathroom and front door to be painted

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30 Apr

Painter | Interior

Thetford - IP26

Enquiry from: Peggy H

Start Date: Immediate

master bedroom remove furniture. remove wallpaper and walls that may need screeding, paint walls, built-in wardrobe doors, main door, skirting, and windowsill. mend crack in ceiling and paint. replace...

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08 Feb

Painter | Interior

Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Carolyn B

Start Date: Immediate

downstairs wc and study 1 wall 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 the room...

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30 Sep

Painter | Interior

March - PE15

Enquiry from: Rachel C

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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02 Sep

Painter | Interior

Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Philip M

Start Date: Immediate

I need to have the gutters cleaned, any birds nests removed and some deterrent measures such as hedgehog brush fitted

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09 Mar

Painter | Interior

King's Lynn - PE30

Enquiry from: Joseph B

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for painting & decorating and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a decorator.customer lives in the king's lynn area and would like a call to discuss op...

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09 Sep

Painter | Interior

Wisbech - PE13

Enquiry from: Sarah H

Start Date: Immediate

i've just moved into a one bed flat needs painting every where are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 r...

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15 Mar

Painter | Interior

Brandon - IP27

Enquiry from: Lisa W

Start Date: Immediate

1. need painting/decorating of new kitchen - painting walls, ceiling, skirting boards, door/door frame. small area of plastering . 2/ front door/door frame - need it done asap; within the next 1-2 da...

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02 Mar

Painter | Interior

Wisbech - PE13

Enquiry from: Sue B

Start Date: Immediate

painting dining room, lounge, 2 bedrooms 1 study - all in same colour paint. some filling and sanding first. white gloss woodwork - kitchen cupboards, doors and bannisters. some rooms empty as just ...

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18 Sep

Painter | Interior

Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Emma S

Start Date: Immediate

study, hallway (downstairs and up) and utility/downstairs bathroom- magnolia are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated:...

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03 Mar

Painter | Interior

Wisbech - PE13

Enquiry from: Peter R

Start Date: Immediate

Painting of kitchen walls and possibly ceiling is needed. The kitchen is 2.45mx4.015m but there is only 1 blank wall in which the boiler is located, and some wall around patio doors and window and a...

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How much do Decorator services cost?

How much do Decorators charge? Prices for Decorators in 2024 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 Downham Market is:

£1,475

Decorator job Decorator cost in 2024
Painting and decorating in Downham Market £600-£920
Exterior painting and decorating in Downham Market £750-£1,440
uPVC Window Spraying in Downham Market £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.

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.

how much to paint a house exterior?

How Much To Paint A House Exterior?

Do you feel your home is need of a lift to enhance its visual appeal or give it some TLC? In order to impress your visitor or potential buyers, kerb appeal is simply everything. Many homeowners are usually discouraged due to the thought that a painting job is always an expensive one with not so much value in return. However, in reality, painting your home’s exterior is actually one of the most significant improvements one can make as it tells your story and communicates your value.

The cost of getting a house exterior painting job done is based on a number of things which includes the type of walls you possess, whether it’s a maintenance project, whether it’s your first time of painting the house as well as your location. So what’s involved in a painting job?

✓ Scrapping off the loose paint.

✓ Brushing off cobwebs and dust on the surface

✓ Washing the wall

✓ Application of fungicide to mouldy patches

✓ Repairing minor damages

✓ Applying paint surface stabiliser

✓ Applying two coats of your chosen paint

✓ Disposal of waste as well as a full clean up of the site.

Below is a breakdown of the cost of painting the exterior of a house. Kindly note that this is just an example (using a semi detached house) to give you an idea of how much your project is going to cost.

✓ Costly scaffolding isn’t required here but platform towers can be need - this will cost about £80 to £100.

✓ Materials including sand or cement for repairs, plastic sheeting, tape, paint, masonry stabiliser as well as fungicide treatment will cost about £200 to £300

✓ Cost of labour for two workers £700 to £1000 based on the location

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.

can sliding upvc doors be spray painted?

If you’re planning to get a stair lift to be fitted in your home or property, one of the first things you’ll have to consider is whether your staircase is straight or curved as this would be the primary determinant of the stairlift type you’d go for. If you happen to have a curved staircase, you’d need to purchase a curved stairlift as only this can be fitted. Once you’ve identified the type of stair lift you need, then the next step is to determine the price to purchase and install such unit. In this post, we’re going to give you an idea of curved stairlift prices in order to help you make the best informed decisions possible. Let’s take a look!

Unfortunately, a quick and simple answer can’t be provided to this question as there are so many factors that influences the price of a curved stairlift. The bespoke nature of installing the necessary equipment is the main reason why the amount of new curved stairlifts greatly varies in the UK as well as the amount and complexity of the work required. For instance, if you purchase a curved stair lift with an intermediate landing, you’ll have to customize the track of the stair lift to fit your stairs which will make it a lot more expensive than ones without an intermediate landing.

With these in mind, providing an upfront and accurate estimate of a curved stairlift cost would be hard. As a result, this question can only be answered accurately taking into account all relevant factors by an expert after which they pay you a home visit. They’ll take into account whether  any existing fixtures and fitting will have to be removed or perhaps there’s a need for a custom feature to be installed and lots more.

can you spray upvc windows a different colour?

The quick and simple answer to this question is yes, you can definitely spray upvc window with a different colour. In fact, this represents a much more cost effective mean of changing the upvc windows colour. Back in the days people used to simply replace their upvc windows, doors, fascias, gutters, garage door conservatories and the likes which is actually a much costlier option.

 

Generally, upvc window frames are known to have a lengthy lifespan, however the common misconception is that the colour you pick originally and install is the colour you’d have to keep till you have them replaced. Typically, people will have white upvc windows, however in recent times there has been more colours coming on in the market such as anthracite grey, black, brown and many more when it comes to replacing. However, replacing your upvc window frames come with a greater associated expenses, building works, a lot of hassle as well as mess. As a result, there has been a significant increase in the number of people looking for upvc painting and recoloring as this costs a lot less than replacing existing frames up to 80% in several cases. From the savings that’ll be made by spraying and painting upvc window frames, it makes absolutely little sense replacing the frames. Therefore, it’s highly recommended to have your upvc windows sprayed and painted by an experienced professional who can guarantee the best results the first time.

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