Decorating Guides
Painting, wallpapering and decorating know-how for London properties.
How to Get Rid of Damp and Mould in London Homes (2026)
Most London damp is condensation, not rising damp, and cleaning off mould or painting over it will not stop it returning. Learn to tell the three types of damp apart, fix the cause before you decorate, what the work costs in London in 2026, and what your landlord must do.
Exterior House Painting Cost in London: 2026 Price Guide
Repainting the outside of a three-bedroom semi costs roughly £600 to £4,500 including labour and materials, and London sits at the upper end of that band. See what a fair exterior quote itemises, what your borough charges to licence a scaffold on the pavement, when an Article 4 direction stops you painting at all, and why the wrong paint can cause damp in a solid-walled Victorian house.
How Much Does It Cost to Decorate a Room in London? (2026)
A clear 2026 guide to what it costs to decorate a room in London, from painter day rates and per-room prices to ceilings, woodwork, wallpaper and how to get a fair quote.