Painting & Decorating cost in Aberdeen
2026 prices for Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Painting & Decorating in Aberdeen typically costs between £380 and £5,700, with most homeowners landing near £3,040. Local pricing sits about 5% below the UK average. Separate building standards and tenement access affect some work types; labour rates sit below the UK average.
£380 – £5,700
UK average £1,800 · Aberdeen index 95
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Painting & Decorating prices in Aberdeen by finish level
| FINISH LEVEL | ABERDEEN COST | WHAT'S INCLUDED |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | £380 – £570 | Entry-level materials, existing layout retained |
| Mid-range | £550 – £830 | Better fittings, some layout change |
| Premium | £740 – £1,100 | High-specification materials and full redesign |
£1,976
About 65% of a typical Aberdeen job, at Scotland day rates.
£1,064
Materials pricing is broadly national — this is where specification, not location, drives your total.
What affects painting & decorating cost in Aberdeen
Granite-built stock throughout. Stone repair and matched replacement are specialist trades locally, and granite frontages make some external alterations impractical.
- Old distemper or flaking paint needing full strip
- Damp patches that recur through new paint
- Cracked plaster requiring skimming first
Rules in Aberdeen
Building control and planning applications for painting & decorating work in Aberdeen go through Aberdeen City Council. Confirm before booking whether your property sits in a conservation area, is listed, or is covered by an Article 4 direction — each removes permitted development rights and changes the approval route.
Serving AB10, AB15, AB24, AB25 and the surrounding Aberdeenshire area.
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