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Find a painter and decorator for a project in London

Whether you’re freshening up a flat in Camden, adding kerb appeal in Clapham, or giving a rental property a full refresh in Hackney, you can search for a painter and decorator working in London who can handle the job with Checkatrade. Every decorator on our platform passes up to 12 checks before joining, to help you hire with confidence, not crossed fingers.

From one-room jobs to large-scale refurbishments, you’ll find London painters and decorators who can tackle all kinds of tasks, and are rated by real customers with photos of recent work and honest reviews. Whether you’re after quick touch-ups, detailed feature walls, or high-end interior decorating, you're in the right place to search for a decorator working near you who’s ready to get started.

We cover a huge range of London boroughs, from Kensington to Croydon, Islington to Stratford, with decorators experienced in homes, offices, retail spaces and more.

What to expect from hiring painters and decorators in London

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 London

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.

Know exactly what you need done? Use our Job Value Estimator for a quick, tailored cost estimate.

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 London.

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 London: 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 London

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

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

You’ll find decorators in London 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 London.

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