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Interior and exterior painting and decorating.
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Typical guide price: £150-£250 per day
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Common painters and decorators jobs
What painters and decorators specialists can help with
Preparation usually drives the finish. Ask what filling, sanding, stain blocking and priming are included.
For exterior work, access, weather, repairs and scaffold or towers can affect price.
Check whether paint brand, number of coats and woodwork are included.
Occupied homes can take longer because rooms need protection and staging.
What affects the price
- Size and complexity of the job
- Materials and finish level
- Access, parking and waste removal
- Urgency and availability
- Location and local demand
Typical timescales
- Small jobs may be completed in one visit if materials and access are straightforward.
- Larger projects often need a site visit, written quote and scheduled start date.
- Urgent jobs cost more when they require evening, weekend or short-notice availability.
Homeowner checklist
- A clear description of the work needed
- Photos or video of the area where possible
- Rough measurements or sizes
- Your preferred timescale and any access notes
- A budget range if you have one in mind
What details to include when posting
Choose the closest painters and decorators job type if you know it, or choose "Not sure" and describe the issue.
Add your rough location, timing and budget band so trades can judge fit quickly.
Upload clear photos where possible so trades can understand condition, access and finish level.
Your full contact details stay out of the public job preview until the approved contact or unlock step.
How Lead & Trade protects your details
Your full contact details are never shown in the public job preview. They are only shared after the approved contact or unlock step, and this is explained clearly before you submit. Trades see useful job details first, including trade type, rough area, budget band, urgency and quality signals.
Founding member offer
Founding access is now open
Homeowners can post jobs free right now for painters and decorators, and we are approving founding trades area-by-area so every profile on the platform is real. The first 100 founding trades get 20 free credits and priority visibility in their chosen trade and area, and we show honest availability rather than fake contractor numbers while the network grows.
No fake reviews, ever
No inflated contractor counts
Verified badges only after real checks
Contact details stay private
Questions to ask before hiring
- Have you completed similar jobs recently?
- Is the quote fixed or an estimate?
- What is included and excluded?
- Are materials, waste and VAT shown clearly?
Warning signs in a quote
- A quote that is much cheaper without a clear reason
- No written scope or business details
- Pressure to pay a large deposit immediately
- Avoiding questions about insurance or qualifications
Painters and decorators FAQs
How much does a painters and decorator cost?
As a guide, painters and decorators specialists typically charge £150-£250 per day. Actual prices depend on the job, materials and access. Post your job for free to get accurate quotes.
How do I get quotes from painters and decorators?
Post your job on Lead and Trade in a couple of minutes. We match it to suitable local painters and decorators specialists who can choose to quote. It is free with no obligation.
Are the tradespeople vetted?
Tradespeople build a transparent profile and can submit verification documents for review. We only show a verified badge when verification is genuinely complete; we never display fake badges, reviews or ratings.
Is my information kept private?
Your full contact details are never shown in the public job preview. They are only shared after the approved contact or unlock step, and this is explained clearly before you submit.
Post a painters and decorator job for free
Your full contact details are never shown in the public job preview. They are only shared after the approved contact or unlock step, and this is explained clearly before you submit.