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.
Typical prices for painting & decorating in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
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. Typical prices for painting & decorating in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
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.