Painting and decorating near you
A fresh coat of paint changes how a home feels. Find painters and decorators for a single room, a whole house or the exterior.
What painters & decorators can help with
On Arkadia Connect, painters & decorators take on jobs such as these. If your job is not on the list, describe it in your own words and pick the closest trade.
- Interior painting
- Exterior painting
- Wallpapering
- Woodwork and doors
- Commercial decorating
Painters and decorators prepare, paint and paper rooms, woodwork and exteriors. The finish depends on the preparation, so a good job post says what condition the walls and woodwork are in.
What to include in your painter and decorator job post
The clearer your description, the easier it is for a tradesperson to quote accurately. A good job post includes:
- Your postcode, so the right local traders are alerted
- What needs doing, and roughly how big the job is
- Photos or a short video of the work area, plus parking and access details
- Any deadline, and whether the job is urgent
- List the rooms or surfaces, say whether you will choose the paint, and mention whether furniture needs moving.
How to choose a painter and decorator
Each profile shows badges for the checks our team has made, such as ID checked or Insurance uploaded. A badge tells you what we looked at, not that we recommend the trader, so read the profile and ask questions. Reviews on Arkadia come from jobs booked through Arkadia, so every review is real.
Worth checking before you hire:
- A written quote that covers preparation as well as paint and coats
- Public liability insurance, with the certificate shown before work starts
- Agreed paint brands, finishes and colours in writing
- Photos or references from recent decorating jobs
Ask to see photos of recent work, and agree in writing how many coats and which finish are included.
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. If nobody replies within 24 hours, we step in.
Post your painting & decorating job free – up to 3 local painters & decorators can respond
Describe the work, give your postcode and add photos. Local painters & decorators who cover your area get an alert, and you choose who to hire. Posting is free.
Find painters & decorators in your town
These pages explain how Arkadia works in the towns and cities we cover.
- Find a tradesperson in Manchester
- Find a tradesperson in London
- Find a tradesperson in Birmingham
- Find a tradesperson in Leeds
- Find a tradesperson in Liverpool
- Find a tradesperson in Bristol
- Find a tradesperson in Bolton
- Find a tradesperson in Edgbaston
- Find a tradesperson in Sutton Coldfield
- Find a tradesperson in Sale
Painting and decorating prices by town
See what painters & decorators have published in the towns we cover.
- Painting and decorating prices in Manchester
- Painting and decorating prices in London
- 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
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter and decorator cost?
Prices depend on the size of the job, the materials and how easy the work is to reach, so the most reliable way to know is to compare written quotes. Post your job for free and local painters & decorators can quote for the work you need.
Should I get more than one quote?
Yes. Comparing two or three written quotes for the same work, materials and timescale helps you spot anything missing or unusually priced.
How can I check a painter and decorator is insured?
Ask to see their public liability insurance certificate before any work starts, and check it covers the type of work you need. Look for the Insurance uploaded badge on a profile, but we do not assess the cover, so confirm the insurance yourself.
How many painters & decorators will contact me?
Only up to 3 traders can take up each job, so you hear from a few painters & decorators who want the work rather than a crowd. If nobody replies within 24 hours, we step in.
What should a written quote include?
A clear description of the work, the materials and who supplies them, the price or payment stages, the start date and estimated timescale, and what happens if the job changes.
Prefer WhatsApp? Send us a photo and a short message.
We'll reply on WhatsApp during working hours and post the job for you. Your job then appears on the site like any other, and only up to 3 traders can take it up.