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Loacally connects you with vetted London painters and decorators who post their visit prices upfront. Book a decorator for full-room interior painting, hallway and stairwell refreshes, exterior facade work, wallpapering, feature walls, ceiling repaints, and finishing touches, with live slot availability across all 33 London boroughs.

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Every decorator on Loacally is identity-verified at sign-up.

Fixed visit pricing

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Decorating services on Loacally

Book a London decorator for any of these specific services.

How much does a decorator cost in London?

Quick answer

Most London single-room repaints run from £350 to £800. Hourly rates for prep and touch-up work sit at £40 to £60. Wallpapering a feature wall costs from £180.

London market data, 2026
Typical jobVisit price (London)
Touch-up and small patches (1 to 2 hours)£90 to £180
Single bedroom repaint (walls and ceiling)£350 to £600
Living room or hallway repaint (walls only)£450 to £800
Wallpapering one feature wall (mid-range paper supplied)£180 to £350

02 · How it works

Three steps. Under three minutes.
That’s the whole pitch.

Designed around the London weekday afternoon: a tap that won’t stop dripping, a half hour between meetings.

  1. Step 01

    Tell us what, where, and roughly when.

    Pick a trade, the specific service you need, and drop in your postcode. We sort everyone nearby by distance, not by who pays us the most.

    Trade · Service · Postcode.
    That's all the search bar wants.

  2. Step 02

    Compare on the things that matter.

    Each local shows their price, what's included, real reviews from neighbours, the trades they're certified in, and the next slot they actually have free.

    Price · Reviews · Next slot.
    No vague quotes, no auctions.

  3. Step 03

    Book a visit, or request one.

    Pick an available time and confirm instantly, or ask for a day that suits you and let them slot you in. You'll get an email and can message them straight away.

    Confirmed · Or arranged.
    Either way, no phone tag.

Decorators in London: common questions

How much does it cost to paint a room in London?
A typical single bedroom repaint (walls and ceiling, two coats, prep included, paint supplied by you) costs £350 to £600 in London. A larger living room runs £450 to £800. Hallways and stairwells often cost more per square metre because of access. Pricing usually includes minor filling and sanding but excludes major plaster repairs.
Do I supply the paint or does the decorator?
Either works. If you supply, you control the brand, colour, and finish and the decorator’s quote drops accordingly. If the decorator supplies, you pay trade-priced paint plus a small markup and avoid the trip to the merchants. Most Loacally decorators will recommend specific products (Dulux Trade, Crown Trade, Farrow & Ball) for the surface and finish you want.
How many coats of paint will my walls need?
Two coats of emulsion is standard on previously painted walls in good condition. New plaster needs a mist coat (watered-down emulsion) plus two finishing coats. Bold colour changes (white over a dark blue, for example) may need three coats to prevent shadowing. The decorator will confirm during the site visit.
How long does a typical room take?
A single bedroom with walls and ceiling is usually a one-day visit including prep, two coats, and clean-up. A large living room or two adjoining rooms typically take 2 days. Hallways and stairwells often take 2 to 3 days because of scaffolding and access constraints. The decorator confirms the day count in the visit quote.
Do decorators move furniture?
Most will help shift furniture to the middle of the room and cover with dust sheets, but they expect the room to be reasonably cleared in advance. Heavy items, fragile items, and full-house clearance are not in scope unless agreed when booking. Mention any oversized furniture (large wardrobes, pianos) when you book so the decorator can plan.
How long should I wait before hanging pictures or curtains?
24 hours for emulsion before light contact, 48 hours before heavier impact, 7 days before fully washable. Modern trade emulsions cure faster than the old oil-based finishes. Your decorator will confirm the specific paint’s cure time on the day they finish.

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