plaster and painter in Derby (36)

Whether you're giving your Victorian terrace in Littleover a fresh look, redecorating a rental in Chaddesden, or planning a full makeover in Mickleover, you’ll need to find the right painter and decorator for your project in Derby. Perhaps Checkatrade can help you out. Every Derby decorator listed on our platform has passed up to 12 checks before going live, to help you hire with more confidence and less guesswork.

Looking for wardrobe painters operating near you? Need help painting and decorating a whole house? Just search our site to look for Derby painters and decorators who can handle it - all rated by previous customers, with their reviews and photos - and get requesting quotes.

You can search across the entire city and surrounding Derbyshire areas, from Alvaston to Allestree. So if you're searching for a painter and decorator covering Derby, you're in exactly the right place to get started.

What to expect from hiring painters and decorators in Derby

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 Derby

Painting and decorating: Costs range from £519 to £1278 per job, costing around £807 on average.

Wallpapering: Expect to pay between £181 to £394, with average costs around £263.

Window stripping and re-painting: Costs range between £310 to £648, with an average cost of £446.

Timber Restoration: Costs range from £817 to £1948, with an average cost of £1253.

Exterior painting services: Costs range from £664 to £1507, with an average cost of £993.

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 Derby.

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 Derby: 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 Derby

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

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

You’ll find decorators in Derby 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 Derby.

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