How much does a painting and decorating job cost in London?

London homes range from Victorian houses to purpose-built flats and new conversions, and that shapes what painters & decorators quote for. This guide shows prices traders have published on Arkadia Connect for painting and decorating in London, as soon as there are enough to show.

What do painters & decorators charge in London?

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What affects the price of a painting and decorating job in London

No two jobs cost the same, which is why we do not publish a single average. These are the things painters & decorators usually take into account:

• The number and size of the rooms, and the height of the ceilings.
• The condition of walls and woodwork: filling, sanding and priming take time before any paint goes on.
• The finish you want, including wallpaper, and the quality of the paint or materials.
• Whether furniture needs moving, floors need protecting or the work is inside, outside or both.
• Timing: working around a house move, a holiday let or a family.

London homes range from Victorian houses to purpose-built flats and new conversions. High ceilings, cornicing and old woodwork take longer to prepare, so mention ceiling heights and features. In flats, mention the floor level, lifts or stairs and any communal areas that need protecting.

How Arkadia works

• Posting your job is free.
• Only up to 3 local painters & decorators can take up each job, so you hear from a few people who want the work rather than a crowd.
• If your job is urgent, tick the urgent box. Traders who are Available now see it first.
• You compare the replies and choose who to hire, or choose nobody.

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Painting and decorating prices in other towns

• Painting and decorating prices in Manchester
• Painting and decorating prices in Birmingham
• Painting and decorating prices in Leeds
• Painting and decorating prices in Liverpool
• Painting and decorating prices in Bristol
• Painting and decorating prices in Bolton
• Painting and decorating prices in Edgbaston
• Painting and decorating prices in Sutton Coldfield
• Painting and decorating prices in Sale

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get an accurate quote for a painting and decorating job in London?

List the rooms, say what needs doing to the walls and woodwork, and whether you choose the paint. Photos of each room help the decorator quote. The more a painter and decorator can see before quoting, the less likely the price is to change later.

Do painters & decorators in London charge for a call-out or a visit?

It depends on the painter and decorator and the job. Some charge for a visit, some do not, and some include it in the quote. Ask before anyone comes out and check that the written quote says what is and is not included.

What should I check before hiring a painter and decorator in London?

Ask about a written quote that covers preparation as well as paint and coats and public liability insurance, with the certificate shown before work starts. Ask for a written quote, and read the reviews on the trader's profile.

Can I get an urgent painting and decorating job done in London?

Yes, you can mark your job as urgent when you post it. Traders who are available now see urgent jobs first, and if nobody replies we step in. Whether someone can come the same day depends on who is free near you.

Why do some pages show prices and others do not?

We only show prices that traders have published on Arkadia, and only when enough different traders have done so for the same trade and area. Where there are not enough yet, we show no figures rather than guess.