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Whether you’re brightening up a Victorian terrace in Chesterton, refreshing a family home in Trumpington, or giving your student let near Mill Road a much-needed makeover, finding a painter and decorator you’re happy with for your project in Cambridge makes all the difference. With Checkatrade, you can browse Cambridge painters and decorators who’ve all passed up to 12 checks, to give you a little more peace of mind.

Every profile shows real customer reviews, photos of recent decorating work, and average star ratings from customers across key areas like timekeeping, tidiness and communication. From quick touch-ups to full-house redecorating, you can search for decorators operating in Cambridge to match your budget and project needs.

Type in your postcode to search for tradespeople covering your local area of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire, including areas like Cherry Hinton, Arbury, Newnham, and Waterbeach. If you're searching for a painter and decorator near you, you're in the right place to start.

What to expect from hiring painters and decorators in Cambridge

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 Cambridge

Painting and decorating: Costs range from £909 to £2535 per job, costing around £1516 on average.

Wallpapering: Expect to pay between £238 to £675, with average costs around £400.

Window stripping and re-painting: Costs range between £256 to £966, with an average cost of £519.

Timber Restoration: Costs range from £1069 to £3159, with an average cost of £1832.

Exterior painting services: Costs range from £861 to £2591, with an average cost of £1460.

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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.

Ready to get started? Use Checkatrade's directory to find checked painting and decorating services in Cambridge.

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 Cambridge: 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 Cambridge

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

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

You’ll find decorators in Cambridge 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 Cambridge.

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