Cricklewood has a dense mix of Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and converted flats — most with original plasterwork that needs careful preparation before painting. Whether you need a single room freshened up or a full house repaint, find interior painters in NW2 who know the area.
Cricklewood — 313 businesses found
Browse all Interior Painting Services →Cricklewood sits between Kilburn and Hendon in the London Borough of Barnet. The housing stock is mostly Victorian terraces along Cricklewood Broadway and Chichele Road, with a run of 1930s semis closer to the North Circular. Many properties are split into flats, which means interior painting jobs often involve communal hallways and period features — cornicing, ceiling roses and original skirting that needs careful handling rather than a quick roll over.
For a standard double bedroom in Cricklewood, expect to pay £250-£400 including materials. A full house repaint (3-bed Victorian terrace) typically runs £1,800-£3,000 depending on condition and finish. Communal hallways in converted flats cost £400-£800. Most NW2 decorators charge £180-£250 per day. Get at least 3 quotes — prices vary by 30-40% even within the same postcode.
Pinner, North West London, London, HA5 3TE
Expert painters and decorators in North West London. Superb reputation, free
Kilburn, North West London, London, NW6 1BL
Since 2002, we have been providing a top quality service to both domestic and
Kilburn, North West London, London, NW6 7BA
At Squires Decorating & Property Maintenance we realise the importance of the
Kilburn, North West London, London, NW6 1TB
C & K Decorating Services provide a high quality painting and decorating service
Harlesden, North West London, London, NW10 2BJ
If you are in need of a truly experienced craftsman who can produce a fine
Harlesden, North West London, London, NW10 2LJ
When you want to improve your home's decor it is best to leave to professionals.
Kilburn, North West London, London, NW6 7LB
Professional Service, Personal Touch: A&D Painters and Decorators offers a
Kilburn, North West London, London, NW6 7HB
Specialist Painters & Decorators Based in London Providing Expert Painter and
Golders Green, North West London, London, NW11 7DG
We are based in North West London and for over 50 years have specialised in
Kilburn, North West London, London, NW6 5ST
Woodcote Contactors has been established since 1980. We carry out works for
Chichele Road is one of Cricklewood's main residential streets, lined with large Victorian terraces — many converted into flats. Interior painting work here often involves communal areas, high ceilings and original cornicing. Several decorators on our directory cover this street regularly and are familiar with the typical layout of these properties.
Claremont Road runs through the quieter residential part of Cricklewood, with a mix of terraced houses and purpose-built flats. Properties here tend to be well-maintained and owners typically ask for quality finishes rather than a budget repaint. Decorators covering NW2 3 regularly work on both full repaints and single-room refreshes along this road.
Walm Lane connects Willesden Green to Cricklewood Broadway and has a good mix of period properties and newer conversions. Decorators working this stretch often cover both Cricklewood and Willesden Green in the same week. If you are on or near Walm Lane, you are well within the regular working radius of several listed NW2 decorators.
Check the reviews, not just the star rating — look for mentions of punctuality, tidying up and how they handled problems. Ask if they carry public liability insurance (minimum £1m). A good decorator will visit before quoting, not price over the phone. Ask how long they have worked in the NW2 area. Referrals from neighbours on the same street are worth more than online reviews alone.
Most experienced NW2 decorators are comfortable with Victorian cornicing, picture rails and ceiling roses — this area has more period properties than average. Ask specifically about their approach to preparation on old plasterwork. Filling hairline cracks properly before painting is what separates a 5-year finish from one that shows wear within 18 months.
A verbal quote is not a contract. Ask for a written breakdown covering prep work, number of coats, materials and a timeline. This protects both you and the decorator if anything needs clarifying mid-job.
Any tradesperson working in your home should carry public liability insurance. Ask to see the certificate before work starts. Reputable Cricklewood decorators carry this as standard.