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Full room repaints, walls, ceilings, woodwork, skirting and architraves. Smooth finish guaranteed.
Find a decorator →External walls, render, timber, windows, doors and garden walls. Weather-resistant paints applied correctly.
Find a decorator →All wallpaper types hung professionally — lining paper, patterned, textured and feature walls.
Find a decorator →Offices, shops, schools, landlord flats and multi-unit properties. Minimal disruption working around your schedule.
Find a decorator →Venetian plaster, limewash, colour washing, wood graining and other decorative finishes.
Find a decorator →Proper preparation makes all the difference: filling cracks, sanding, priming, sugar soaping — all done thoroughly before a brush touches the wall.
Find a decorator →| Job | Low estimate | High estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Day rate (1 decorator) | £150 | £250/day |
| Interior room (walls + ceiling) | £200 | £500 |
| Full house interior repaint (3-bed) | £2,000 | £5,000 |
| Exterior painting (3-bed semi) | £1,500 | £4,000 |
| Wallpapering (per room) | £300 | £700 |
| Feature wall (wallpaper or specialist) | £150 | £350 |
| Coving and cornice painting | £100 | £300 |
| Commercial (per m²) | £5 | £15/m² |
| Staircase painting (full) | £500 | £1,200 |
| Skirting and door painting (per room) | £80 | £200 |
Prices are estimates for London 2026. Actual costs vary by job size, wall condition, and number of coats. Always get multiple quotes.
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London's housing stock ranges from Victorian and Georgian terraces with intricate plasterwork and coving to sleek modern new-builds, and finding the right decorator for your property type makes a significant difference to the finished result. Period properties benefit from decorators experienced in working with lime plaster, which requires specialist preparation before painting — applying standard modern filler and emulsion to lime plaster walls can cause problems down the line.
The capital's high humidity — particularly in basement conversions, north-facing rooms, and ground-floor Victorian terraces — means that damp preparation is often needed before decorating. A good London decorator will identify any underlying damp or mould issues before covering them with fresh paint, rather than painting over problems. If you see bubbling, staining or efflorescence on walls, address the cause before redecoration.
When hiring a decorator in London, always get a detailed written quote that lists the number of coats, the paint brands to be used, and whether preparation work (filling, sanding, priming) is included in the price. London decorators are in high demand — quality tradespeople are typically booked 2–4 weeks in advance. Posting your job on GetQuickHelp lets you reach multiple decorators simultaneously and compare their experience and pricing before committing.
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