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Offices, retail, landlord redecorations, schools, industrial, and block common areas — post a job and London commercial decorators respond.
Full office decoration including walls, ceilings, woodwork, and feature areas. Durable washable paints suited to high-traffic commercial environments.
From £5/m²Retail interior decoration and shopfitting painting. Brand-colour matching, specialist coatings, and high-quality finish for customer-facing spaces.
From £5/m²Flat and house redecorations between tenancies. Neutral, durable finishes that stand up to rental use and are easy to touch up between lets.
From £800School classroom and corridor decoration. Anti-bacterial paints, fire-rated coatings where required, and BRE-compliant surface spread of flame ratings.
From £500/classroomIndustrial unit, warehouse, and light manufacturing premises decoration. Heavy-duty coatings for floors, walls, and steelwork.
POABlock of flats entrance halls, stairwells, and common corridors. Fire-rated paints, durable finishes, and minimal disruption to residents.
From £3,000Typical price ranges for commercial decorating across London. Actual costs vary by surface prep, paint specification, ceiling height, and out-of-hours requirements.
| Job | From | Up To |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial day rate (1 decorator) | £175 | £300 |
| Office (per m²) | £5 | £15 |
| Landlord flat full redecoration | £800 | £2,500 |
| Block of flats common areas | £3,000 | £15,000 |
| School (per classroom) | £500 | £1,500 |
| Out-of-hours surcharge | 20% | 40% |
Prices are estimates for London 2026. Large-scale contracts and NBS specifications should be quoted individually. Always get multiple quotes.
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London's commercial property market is one of the most active in Europe, creating a constant demand for decorating contractors who can work to specification, on programme, and with minimal disruption to occupiers. The landlord redecoration market is particularly significant — with hundreds of thousands of rental flats across the capital, end-of-tenancy redecorations are a volume market that experienced commercial decorators fulfil quickly and cost-effectively. The standard specification for a landlord flat redecoration typically covers all walls in a washable emulsion such as Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt in Brilliant White or a similar neutral shade, woodwork in a water-based satin, and a thorough clean-down before the incoming tenant arrives.
Larger commercial projects — school refurbishments, office fit-outs, and block common area programmes — require decorators with experience of NBS paint specifications, fire-rated paint systems, and the management of multiple operatives working across a large site. Out-of-hours working is a significant part of the London commercial decorating market: offices, schools, and retail units all require work to be carried out when the building is unoccupied, which means evening and weekend shifts are common. When posting a commercial job on GetQuickHelp, specify whether an NBS specification or particular product is required, and whether out-of-hours access is available, to help decorators provide the most accurate quote.
Commercial decorating in London typically costs £5–£15 per m² for standard office or retail spaces, depending on surface preparation required, ceiling height, and paint specification. Day rates for a single commercial decorator run £175–£300. A landlord flat full redecoration costs £800–£2,500. Block of flats common areas cost £3,000–£15,000. Schools per classroom £500–£1,500. Out-of-hours working typically adds a 20–40% surcharge. Post a job free on GetQuickHelp to get competitive commercial quotes.
Yes — many commercial decorators in London work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays to minimise disruption to your business. Out-of-hours working typically attracts a surcharge of 20–40% on the standard rate. When posting on GetQuickHelp, specify that out-of-hours working is required so that decorators with this flexibility respond.
Post on GetQuickHelp with the approximate m² area of the space, number of rooms or floors, surface condition (freshly plastered, previously painted, wallpapered), your paint specification if you have one, and whether out-of-hours working is required. Commercial decorators covering your postcode will contact you directly with availability and pricing.
Yes — commercial properties typically require more durable paint systems than standard residential emulsion. Washable, scrubbable emulsions with a Sheen or Silk finish are standard in offices and retail spaces to withstand regular cleaning. Schools, hospitals, and public buildings often specify fire-rated intumescent paints and specialist anti-bacterial coatings. Corridor and stairwell paints in residential blocks must meet Class 1 or Class 0 surface spread of flame ratings under Building Regulations.
A 2,000m² open-plan office in London typically takes 2–3 weeks with a team of 3–4 decorators, working out of hours. A smaller office suite of 200–500m² can typically be completed in 3–5 days by a two-person team. Duration depends on ceiling height, surface prep required, number of coats, and the paint system specified. A detailed programme is usually agreed before work starts.
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