Price Guide
How Much Does a Painter & Decorator Really Cost?
Compare prices for 14 services across 343 UK locations. Data-driven pricing updated for .
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National pricing
Painter & Decorator Prices
National average prices. Select a city below for local pricing.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint a Room (Single) | £200 | £400 | £650 | 1-2 days |
| Paint Entire House Interior (3-Bed) | £1,100 | £2,000 | £3,500 | 5-7 days |
| Exterior House Painting | £1,500 | £3,000 | £6,000 | 3-5 days |
| Wallpaper a Room | £250 | £450 | £700 | 1-2 days |
| Ceiling Painting | £150 | £275 | £500 | 3-5 hours |
| Gloss Woodwork (Doors, Skirting, Frames) | £300 | £550 | £900 | 2-3 days |
| Front Door Painting | £80 | £150 | £250 | 3-5 hours |
| Fence Painting or Staining | £150 | £300 | £500 | 1-2 days |
| Kitchen Cabinet Painting | £800 | £1,500 | £2,500 | 3-5 days |
| Artex Removal and Skim | £350 | £600 | £1,000 | 1-2 days |
| Hallway, Stairs and Landing | £400 | £800 | £1,200 | 2-3 days |
| Mould Treatment and Paint | £200 | £400 | £750 | 1-2 days |
| Exterior Rendering and Paint | £2,500 | £4,500 | £8,000 | 5-7 days |
| Garage Floor Painting | £200 | £400 | £700 | 1-2 days |
Paint a Room (Single)
Low
£200
Average
£400
High
£650
1-2 days
Paint Entire House Interior (3-Bed)
Low
£1,100
Average
£2,000
High
£3,500
5-7 days
Exterior House Painting
Low
£1,500
Average
£3,000
High
£6,000
3-5 days
Wallpaper a Room
Low
£250
Average
£450
High
£700
1-2 days
Ceiling Painting
Low
£150
Average
£275
High
£500
3-5 hours
Gloss Woodwork (Doors, Skirting, Frames)
Low
£300
Average
£550
High
£900
2-3 days
Front Door Painting
Low
£80
Average
£150
High
£250
3-5 hours
Fence Painting or Staining
Low
£150
Average
£300
High
£500
1-2 days
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Low
£800
Average
£1,500
High
£2,500
3-5 days
Artex Removal and Skim
Low
£350
Average
£600
High
£1,000
1-2 days
Hallway, Stairs and Landing
Low
£400
Average
£800
High
£1,200
2-3 days
Mould Treatment and Paint
Low
£200
Average
£400
High
£750
1-2 days
Exterior Rendering and Paint
Low
£2,500
Average
£4,500
High
£8,000
5-7 days
Garage Floor Painting
Low
£200
Average
£400
High
£700
1-2 days
Regional comparison
Paint a Room (Single) by City
Average cost of paint a room (single) across key UK cities.
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Overview
What Does a Painter & Decorator Do?
A painter & decorator provides professional services covering interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, woodwork and specialist decorating services. They handle everything from routine maintenance and inspections to full installations and emergency repairs. Whether you need a small repair or a major project, hiring a qualified painter & decorator ensures the work is done safely, to code, and to a professional standard.
You should hire a painter & decorator whenever you need work that requires specialist skills, tools, or qualifications. Many types of painter & decorator work are regulated and must be carried out by a certified professional. Attempting DIY on regulated work can be dangerous, void your insurance, and create costly problems down the line.
Pricing for painter & decorator services depends on the complexity of what you need, the options chosen, and where you live in the UK. Simpler services sit at the lower end of the scale, while more involved or premium options will be significantly more expensive. The prices on this page give you a realistic range for each type of service so you know what to expect before getting quotes.
When hiring a painter & decorator, always get at least three quotes from different tradespeople. Read recent reviews and ask for references. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews. A reputable painter & decorator will be happy to provide a detailed breakdown of costs and explain exactly what is included in their quote.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about painter & decorator costs in the UK.