What a painter and decorator can help with
- Interior walls, ceilings and woodwork
- Exterior masonry, windows and doors
- Wallpaper hanging and removal
- Feature walls and specialist finishes
- Preparation: filling, sanding and priming
When do you need one?
- You are moving in or getting ready to sell
- You have had plastering or building work done
- Exterior paintwork is peeling or weathered
Checks before you hire
- Agree the preparation: much of a good finish comes from filling, sanding and priming.
- Who buys the paint, which brand, and how many coats are included.
- Membership of a trade body such as the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) is a good sign.
- Protection of floors and furniture, and clearing up each day.
What affects the cost?
Prices vary from job to job. The main factors are:
- Number and size of rooms
- Condition of surfaces and amount of preparation
- Woodwork, doors and ceilings included
- Exterior access and scaffolding
- Paint and wallpaper quality
Every job is different, so the only reliable way to know the price for your home is to get at least three written, itemised quotes for the same scope of work and compare them like for like.
Last updated: 14 October 2026
