Interior Painting Services

Interior painting transforms a room without the cost of renovation. Whether you need a single room refreshed or a full house repainted, find qualified decorators near you.

12 businesses offering this service

What does interior painting involve?

Interior painting covers walls, ceilings, woodwork, skirting boards and doors. A professional decorator will prepare surfaces first — filling cracks, sanding rough patches and priming bare plaster — before applying two coats of finish. Proper preparation is what makes the difference between a job that looks good for 6 months and one that holds up for 5 years.

What to expect from a professional

A good decorator arrives with dust sheets, fills and sands before touching a brush, and leaves the space clean. Expect a site visit before quoting — anyone pricing a room over the phone without seeing it is guessing. The visit should take 15-30 minutes and the quote should be written, itemised and include materials.

How much does interior painting cost in the UK?

Prices vary by region and property type but typical 2026 rates are: single bedroom £250–£400, living room £300–£500, full 3-bed house £1,800–£3,000. London rates run 20–30% higher. These figures include materials. Day rates for decorators range from £180–£280 depending on experience and location.

How to choose an interior painter

Check reviews for specific mentions of prep quality and tidiness — not just the star rating. Ask if they carry public liability insurance (minimum £1m cover). Request a written quote before agreeing anything. If the price seems unusually low, ask what preparation they plan to do — that is usually where corners get cut.

FAQs

How long does it take to paint a room?

A single bedroom typically takes one day for a competent decorator, including prep, two coats on the walls and a touch-up on the woodwork. Larger rooms or those needing significant repairs can take two days. A full 3-bed house usually runs four to six days depending on condition and how much woodwork is involved.

Do I need to move my furniture before the decorator arrives?

Move smaller items and valuables yourself beforehand. Most decorators will shift larger furniture into the centre of the room and cover it with dust sheets, but this takes time and is sometimes not included in the quote. Confirm before the job starts so there are no surprises on the day.

What paint should be used for interior walls?

A matt emulsion is standard for walls and ceilings in living rooms and bedrooms — it hides imperfections and is easy to touch up. Kitchens and bathrooms need a washable or moisture-resistant emulsion. Woodwork (skirting, doors, frames) typically gets a satinwood or eggshell finish, which is harder-wearing and easier to clean than matt.

Will I need to leave my home while the painting is done?

Rarely. Most interior decorating jobs use low-VOC water-based paints that dry quickly and have little odour. You can usually stay in the property, though you will need to keep clear of the room being worked on. If oil-based paints or specialist primers are being used, the decorator should tell you in advance — better ventilation will be needed.

Do interior painters offer any guarantee on their work?

Reputable decorators will typically guarantee their work for at least 12 months against peeling, flaking or uneven coverage caused by poor application. This does not cover normal wear or damage. Get the guarantee in writing as part of your quote. It is also worth checking whether the painter is a member of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA), which has a code of conduct members must follow.

How do I get an accurate quote for interior painting?

Invite at least two or three decorators to visit the property before quoting. A proper quote should be itemised, listing labour and materials separately, and should specify the number of coats, the paint brand and whether prep work such as filling and sanding is included. Avoid any quote given over the phone without a site visit — it will almost certainly change once the decorator sees the actual state of the walls.

Interior Painting Services in

Masters - Decorating & Refurbishment Services

020 8647 0338

Beddington, South London, London, SM6 9PW

We love what we and approach every project with all our heart and soul and that more is what the customers appreciate most and return for. We are in position to provide all new clients with contact details of our recent customers to get references and some of the written testimonies can be found here. less

D2I Property Maintenance

023 9234 1423

Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East England, PO6 2TJ

D2I Property Maintenance is a family run property maintenance business, based in more Portsmouth, Hampshire. It was started by Wayne Hallam who has over 20 years experience in the building industry. Wayne started working as a sole trader in 2003. In 2009 he expanded the business by adding a high quality team of tradesmen, which has led to becoming registered with Companies House. We currently work with several large insurance and utility service companies and have done for the last 6 years. less

Advance Decorators

07732 634738

Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England, L12 5HH

Advance Decorators is a family run business with over 25 years of experience. We more have a team of friendly, trustworthy and more importantly, experienced workers who specialize in all aspects of painting oand decorating, wether its interior or exterior, painting or paperhanging. We do work on all types of projects including Private Houses, Schools, Hospitals, Pubs and Hotels. We have full public liability insurance in place and also carry out all types of insurance work! less

Athena Property Services

0161 723 1403

Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, North West England, M26 3NL

Based in Manchester UK since 1983, our aim is to satisfy our clients with more integrity, respect, skill, and economy at all stages of the painting and decorating process. Friendly clean and reliable service with attention to detail and health and safety, regardless the size of the job with low overheads resulting in very competitive prices. Work insured and guaranteed with quality materials. less

Regency Decorating

01803 523527

Paignton, Devon, South West England, TQ3 3QZ

Established in 1990, we have quickly become one of Haywards Heath leading more painting and decorating service, renowned for the reliable, high quality work we provide. We offer a comprehensive range of domestic and commercial services, ranging from painting to wall coverings. Every time we enter someone's home, we treat it with the same care and respect as we would our own. less

Martins Builders & Decorators

020 8670 5771

Tulse Hill, South East London, London, SE27 9DL

We are a building company based in south London since 1996, offering a wide more spectrum on building services, renovation and Maintenance. Our aim is to provide a very wide high quality building services to our clients, be competitive and efficient, our main strength lies in the strict attention to standards and details at all levels of any building project. less

Gary M Pike

07773 901095

Arnold, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, NG5 6NB

With over 30 years' experience, Gary M Pike has the skills and experience to get more any job completed on time and on budget, with the minimum of fuss. Whether you just want a single room decorated or a whole house, Gary M Pike is the only company you will need. less

Iain McIntosh Painter & Decorator

01235 534566

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, South East England, OX14 5BT

With over 35 years painting and decorating experience Iain McIntosh provides more professional decorating services throughout Oxfordshire. Based in Abingdon, we have established a good number of long-term customers thanks to an efficient and quality service. As an expert internal and external decorator Iain Mcintosh provides exceptional service to all customers. Jobs of all sizes undertaken to the highest standard. less

JPC Decor

01253 794439

Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire, North West England, FY8 5PH

JPC Decor are professional painters and decorators Lytham St Annes. JPC Decor is more a small business employing a variety of full time decorators either time served, qualified or both. We also actively participate in the apprenticeship scheme in collaboration with the Construction Industry TraiNIng Board(CITB) And Blackpool & The Fylde College. JPC Decor provides a consumer based approach to an array of private and commercial customers, primarily around the Lytham St Annes area. less

Painters & Decorators In Luton

07878 255234

Luton, Bedfordshire, East England,

We provide a wide range of services from internal painting to wood staining ie more windows and doors. All work is carried out with the customers needs in mind, from painting and decorating to commerical decorating. We always ensure that all of our work is carried out with the upmost professionalism and to the highest standards as we pride ourselves on keeping our customers happy and delivering their requirements. less

Borthwick Decorators

0800 772 3973

Crieff, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, PH7 4AX

Quality Painters & Decorators since 1959. Specialising in interior and exterior more painting and decorating, hand painted furniture and kitchens, period properties. Serving Crieff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, Stirling, Perthshire, Stirlingshire, Fife and Central Scotland. less

PDS Painting Bournemouth

01202 013826

Bournemouth, Dorset, South West England, BH2 5NN

PDS Painting Bournemouth number 1 painting firm in Bournemouth and the more surrounding towns. With over 20 years painting time-served across Bournemouth. We are professional painter and decorators and can paint homes, retail units, work places, airport hangers, insurance work, storage units, floors and everything else in between. We're professionals in special paint effects, wood varnishing, door and window frames, painting ceilings and wallpaper hanging specialists. less

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