Painting & Decorating
Interior, exterior and specialist finishes
Decorating covers preparation, filling, sanding, priming and finish coats. Preparation is typically 60% of the labour on older properties.
AVERAGE UK PRICE
£1,800
Typical range £400 – £6,000
Typical timeline2 days – 2 weeks
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Benefits
- The highest-value cosmetic upgrade per pound spent
- Exterior coatings protect render and timber
- Fast turnaround with minimal disruption
Common problems
- Old distemper or flaking paint needing full strip
- Damp patches that recur through new paint
- Cracked plaster requiring skimming first
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