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Whether you’re freshening up a granite flat in Rosemount, redecorating a home in Cults, or updating a rental in Torry, finding the right painter and decorator for your project in Aberdeen makes all the difference. That’s where Checkatrade comes in. From one-room refreshes to full-house makeovers, Aberdeen painters and decorators can help out with all kinds of jobs.

Every decorator on Checkatrade has passed up to 12 checks before being listed, and their profiles show real customer reviews, recent ratings, and photos of completed jobs. So whether you’re after budget-friendly updates or high-end finishes, you can search for someone working nearby and see how other homeowners rated their work.

Use our tool to browse painters and decorators operating across Aberdeen - from city centre flats to homes in Dyce, Bridge of Don and Westhill. Plus, you may be covered by the Checkatrade Guarantee up to £1,000 when you contact or pay through us (T&Cs apply).

What to expect from hiring painters and decorators in Aberdeen

Common jobs they cover:

• Interior work: painting walls, ceilings and woodwork
• Hanging wallpaper or creating feature walls
• Painting over fresh plaster or MDF
• Exterior paintwork: Fences, windows, render
• Touch-ups, repairs and end-of-tenancy redecoration

Average costs for popular painting and decorating jobs in Aberdeen

Painting and decorating: Costs range from £649 to £1826 per job, costing around £1080 on average.

Wallpapering: Expect to pay between £205 to £501, with average costs around £316.

Window stripping and re-painting: Costs range between £342 to £853, with an average cost of £548.

Timber Restoration: Costs range from £916 to £2459, with an average cost of £1483.

Exterior painting services: Costs range from £665 to £1788, with an average cost of £1079.

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Want more detail? Read our painting and decorating cost guide.

What’s included in a typical quote:

• Prep work (filling, sanding, taping)
• Labour
• Materials (standard trade paint, brushes, etc.)
• Cleanup after the job

Things that might cost extra:

• Premium or specialist paints (Farrow & Ball, Dulux Heritage)
• Tricky surfaces like patchy plaster or bold colours
• Hard-to-reach areas (e.g. high ceilings, stairwells)

What to look for:

• Public Liability Insurance
• NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications in decorating
• Membership of trade bodies like the PDA

All trades on Checkatrade have passed our checks, and you’ll find reviews from real customers on every profile.

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How long does a job take?

• One room: 1 - 2 days
• Full house: 1 - 2 weeks, depending on size and spec

Painters and decorators in Aberdeen: Homeowners vs renters

If you own your home

Decorating decisions are down to you. You won’t need permission for interior work, but if your property is listed or in a conservation area, check with your local council before painting the exterior.

If you rent

Speak to your landlord before picking up a paintbrush. Most contracts ask for permission, especially if you’re going for bold colours or wallpaper. The good news? If it’s basic maintenance, they may even cover the cost.

Emergency painters and decorators in Aberdeen

Need help fast? Whether it’s water-damaged ceilings or unexpected touch-ups before a property viewing, find urgent painting or decorating services in Aberdeen or use our request a quote tool for a quick callback.

Find a painter and decorator for the job you need in Aberdeen

You’ll find decorators in Aberdeen for:

• Interior work painting
• Kitchen painting
• Skirting boards, door frames and trims
• Wallpaper hanging or removal
• Feature walls
• Exterior decorating
• Painting fresh plaster
• Commercial decorating
• Full room or house makeovers
• End-of-tenancy refreshes

Use Checkatrade’s directory to find painting and decorating services near you, or try our request a quote tool to hear directly from painters and decorators in Aberdeen.

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