How much does painting & decorating cost in the UK?
Most painting & decorating jobs in the UK cost between $150 and $800. The median is $475.
We do not yet have enough completed painting & decorating tasks in the UK to publish real price data, so the figures below are our editorial estimate from market rates. They will be replaced with platform data as soon as we have enough jobs.
What you get for that
Interior and exterior painting, wallpapering.
Typical jobs and what they go for
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| One bedroom, walls only, two coats | £220 to £380 |
| Living room including ceiling and woodwork | £400 to £700 |
| Hallway, stairs and landing | £600 to £1,200 |
What changes the price for painting & decorating
- Preparation, which is most of the job. Filling, sanding and caulking take longer than painting. A wall in poor condition can double the time.
- Ceilings and woodwork. Walls only is the cheapest scope. Adding ceilings, skirting, doors and frames roughly doubles it.
- Height and stairwells. Stairwells need towers or scaffolding and are always quoted higher per square metre.
- Colour change. Going dark to light, or covering a strong colour, means an extra coat.
What is usually included
- Preparation, filling and sanding
- Dust sheets and masking
- Two coats as standard
- Moving light furniture
And what is usually not
- Paint, usually supplied by you
- Major plaster repairs
- Wallpaper stripping, often quoted separately
The one thing that saves the most money
Supply the paint yourself and buy a little more than the estimate. Decorators charge trade margin on materials, and running out mid-job costs a return visit.
Get real prices for your job
Post it free and get fixed-price offers from verified painting & decorating taskers in the UK. You only pay when the work is done.
Post a painting & decorating taskBrowse painting & decorating taskers in the UKWhat this costs on Taskerama
| On a $475 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | $514.95 | $475 |
| Tasker receives | $361 | $461.02 |
| Platform fees | $153.95 | $13.98 |
Every fee is shown on the offer before you accept it, so the total above is the total you pay. All fees.
Common questions
How much does painting & decorating cost in the UK?
$150 to $800 for most jobs, with a median of $475. We do not yet have enough completed painting & decorating tasks in the UK to publish real price data, so the figures below are our editorial estimate from market rates. They will be replaced with platform data as soon as we have enough jobs.
What makes painting & decorating more expensive?
Size and access are the two biggest factors, followed by urgency. Same-day and weekend work carries a premium, and anything above ground-floor level or requiring specialist equipment costs more. Materials, waste disposal and parking are often quoted separately, so check what is included.
How do I get an accurate price?
Post the job with photos, measurements and access details, and you will get fixed-price offers rather than estimates. Posting is free and there is no booking fee, so comparing three or four offers costs you nothing.
Should I pay per hour or a fixed price?
A fixed price for the whole job puts the risk of it overrunning on the tasker rather than on you. That is why every offer on Taskerama is a fixed total.