London regional pricing
How Much Does a Painter & Decorator Cost in Islington?
Updated prices for . Islington prices are typically 37% above the national average.
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Adjusts prices for: Paint Entire House Interior (3-Bed), Exterior House Painting
Price summary
Islington Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paint a Room (Single) | £275 | £550 | £890 |
| Paint Entire House Interior (3-Bed) | £1,505 | £2,740 | £4,790 |
| Exterior House Painting | £2,055 | £4,105 | £8,215 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on London regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Painter & Decorator Prices in Islington
Every price adjusted for Islington using a 1.369x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint a Room (Single) | £275 | £550 | £890 | 1-2 days |
| Paint Entire House Interior (3-Bed) | £1,505 | £2,740 | £4,790 | 5-7 days |
| Exterior House Painting | £2,055 | £4,105 | £8,215 | 3-5 days |
| Wallpaper a Room | £340 | £615 | £960 | 1-2 days |
| Ceiling Painting | £205 | £375 | £685 | 3-5 hours |
| Gloss Woodwork (Doors, Skirting, Frames) | £410 | £755 | £1,230 | 2-3 days |
| Front Door Painting | £110 | £205 | £340 | 3-5 hours |
| Fence Painting or Staining | £205 | £410 | £685 | 1-2 days |
| Kitchen Cabinet Painting | £1,095 | £2,055 | £3,425 | 3-5 days |
| Artex Removal and Skim | £480 | £820 | £1,370 | 1-2 days |
| Hallway, Stairs and Landing | £550 | £1,095 | £1,645 | 2-3 days |
| Mould Treatment and Paint | £275 | £550 | £1,025 | 1-2 days |
| Exterior Rendering and Paint | £3,425 | £6,160 | £10,950 | 5-7 days |
| Garage Floor Painting | £275 | £550 | £960 | 1-2 days |
Paint a Room (Single)
Low
£275
Average
£550
High
£890
1-2 days
Paint Entire House Interior (3-Bed)
Low
£1,505
Average
£2,740
High
£4,790
5-7 days
Exterior House Painting
Low
£2,055
Average
£4,105
High
£8,215
3-5 days
Wallpaper a Room
Low
£340
Average
£615
High
£960
1-2 days
Ceiling Painting
Low
£205
Average
£375
High
£685
3-5 hours
Gloss Woodwork (Doors, Skirting, Frames)
Low
£410
Average
£755
High
£1,230
2-3 days
Front Door Painting
Low
£110
Average
£205
High
£340
3-5 hours
Fence Painting or Staining
Low
£205
Average
£410
High
£685
1-2 days
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Low
£1,095
Average
£2,055
High
£3,425
3-5 days
Artex Removal and Skim
Low
£480
Average
£820
High
£1,370
1-2 days
Hallway, Stairs and Landing
Low
£550
Average
£1,095
High
£1,645
2-3 days
Mould Treatment and Paint
Low
£275
Average
£550
High
£1,025
1-2 days
Exterior Rendering and Paint
Low
£3,425
Average
£6,160
High
£10,950
5-7 days
Garage Floor Painting
Low
£275
Average
£550
High
£960
1-2 days
Regional comparison
How Islington Compares
Average cost of paint a room (single) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Painter & Decorator Costs in Islington?
Islington's housing stock ranges from Georgian and Victorian terraces to post-war estates and modern new-builds. Properties across areas like Islington, Hackney and Brixton vary enormously in age, layout and condition, all of which directly affect painter & decorator costs. Older properties tend to need more preparation work and present access challenges that push prices toward the higher end of the ranges shown above.
London is the most expensive part of the UK for trade work, with labour rates running around 24% above the national average. This reflects the high cost of living, congestion charges, and expensive parking that tradespeople factor into their quotes. Despite the higher prices, there is no shortage of qualified painter & decorator professionals across the capital. Prices still vary by 30-50% between tradespeople for the same job, making multiple quotes essential.
Several factors affect what you will pay for painter & decorator work in Islington. The scope and complexity of the job is the biggest driver — straightforward work in accessible locations will be at the lower end, while anything involving older properties, difficult access, or structural complications will cost more. Material choices also make a significant difference; opting for premium brands or higher-spec products can add 20-40% to the total. For larger jobs, a painter & decorator in Islington might quote £3,425 to £10,950 for exterior rendering and paint.
When getting quotes in Islington, aim for at least three from different qualified professionals. Ask each one to visit and assess the work in person rather than quoting over the phone. A good painter & decorator will check the existing setup, identify any potential complications, and give you a detailed breakdown of costs. Be wary of quotes that seem significantly cheaper than others — they may be cutting corners on materials or not including everything in the price. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews before hiring.
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