Decorators · London
Decorators in London.
Painters and decorators on Loacally post their visit prices upfront, and every member is reviewed by hand before their profile goes live. Book a decorator for full-room interior painting, hallway and stairwell refreshes, exterior work, wallpapering, feature walls and ceiling repaints.
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What people pay
What a decorator in London costs
A rough guide to what common jobs typically cost in London. Every tradesperson sets their own prices, so treat these as indicative ranges, not a quote.
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.
Loacally doesn’t set prices or take payment. You agree the price with your decorator and pay them directly.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Why Loacally
Every member, reviewed by hand
We review every member before their profile goes live, so you can choose with confidence. These checks apply to Loacally members. Unclaimed listings come from public business information and have not been checked by us.
Reviewed by hand
A person on our team reviews every decorator’s application before their profile goes live, and we verify their email and phone.
Registrations and insurance checked
We check by hand the trade registrations and insurance each decorator declares. For gas or notifiable electrical work, you can also check their registration on the public register before work begins.
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Decorators in London, answered
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.
Decorators guides and advice
Practical reading on costs, hiring and what to expect, written for London homeowners.
- Decorating GuidesHow 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.14 min read
- Decorating GuidesExterior House Painting Cost in London: 2026 Price GuideRepainting 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.13 min read
- Decorating GuidesHow 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.11 min read
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