Find a local painter and decorator
Decorating is judged on preparation, not paint. The quotes that look expensive usually include filling, sanding, caulking and two proper coats — which is exactly what makes the finish last.
What painters and decorators do
Painters and decorators prepare and paint interior and exterior surfaces, hang wallpaper, spray woodwork and kitchens, and carry out filling and minor repairs before finishing.
Typical painter and decorator jobs
- Repainting rooms, hallways and stairwells
- Woodwork, doors and skirting in satin or eggshell
- Wallpapering feature walls and full rooms
- Exterior masonry, render and window painting
- Spraying kitchen cabinets and built-in furniture
- Full house redecoration before moving in
When you might need one
- You're moving in or preparing to sell
- After plastering, building or new joinery
- Exterior paint is flaking, chalking or peeling
What to include when you post the job
The more of this you give up front, the more accurate the quotes you get back.
- List the rooms and roughly their sizes
- Say whether walls, ceilings and woodwork are all included
- Mention high stairwells or hard-to-reach areas
- Say if you'll supply the paint or want it included
Questions to ask a painter and decorator
- How many coats are included, and is preparation in the price?
- Which paint brand and finish are you using?
- Do you fill, caulk and sand before painting?
- How many days will the house be disrupted?
How Find A Trade Local works for painter and decorator jobs
- Describe the job and add photos — it takes a couple of minutes and costs nothing.
- Enter your postcode so we only show the job to painters and decorators who cover your area.
- Interested painters and decorators unlock the lead and message you through the platform.
- Compare their profiles, declared credentials and reviews, then choose who to speak to.
- Your phone number and email stay private until you decide to share them.
Painters and decorators FAQs
How much does it cost to paint a room?
A standard UK bedroom including walls, ceiling and woodwork typically costs £350–£600 with paint. Hallways and stairwells cost more because of access equipment.
Should I supply my own paint?
You can, and it gives you control over colour and brand. Decorators often get trade discount though, so ask both ways before deciding.
How long should exterior paint last?
Good quality masonry paint lasts 8–12 years; exterior woodwork usually needs attention every 4–6 years depending on exposure.
Painters and decorators by area
We cover the whole of the UK. These are some of the areas where we are matching jobs:
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