Rain hit the panes in Clapham one morning. A dad sent a quick photo of a hallway that had gone patchy after a DIY Sunday. School bags everywhere. Dog prints on the skirting. Guests due that night. We dropped by, checked the light, felt the wall, and knew what went wrong. Wrong sleeve. No wet edge. Cold draft at the door. We reset the room, sanded with dust control, primed the shiny bits, then rolled long and slow. By school pick-up the hall felt new. Dad texted, “kids noticed.” That made our day.
That’s how we work across the city. Resdidental Painter and Decorator London for real homes, real weeks, real fixes. From Clapham to Camden. From Kensington to Hackney. From Greenwich up to Islington. We keep things simple. Tidy prep. Clean lines. Good paint. Friendly crew.
Prep that sticks
Smooth walls, tight caulk lines, sharp edges. The stuff you feel every day.
Low smell, low mess
We wrap floors, use dust-extracted sanders, and leave a clean path each day.
Colour that fits your light
We test big swatches in morning and evening, not tiny chips.
Clear updates
Short message with photos, so you always know what got done.
Five-year workmanship promise
If our finish fails, we fix it. Simple as that.
Local across London
Clapham, Fulham, Brixton, Battersea, Kensington, Chelsea, Wandsworth, Dulwich, Peckham, Shoreditch, Hampstead, Ealing, and more.
We look, we listen, we measure. What bugs you most. Where coats pile up. Where light hits hard at 4 pm.
Line items by room and surface. Start window and finish plan. If you need to phase around work or term, we split it.
Floors covered. Furniture wrapped. Zip screens up if dust might travel. We fill, sand, prime, and spot-seal stains.
Two proper coats. Clean edges. Smooth woodwork. A joint snag at the end, touch-up pots labeled, and peace returned.
Inside is where feel matters most. We pick the right roller sleeve for your plaster and paint body. We hold a wet edge, so you don’t get shiny bands. Ceilings lay even with no picture framing. Walls get honest coverage, not see-through “one and done.” Woodwork gets degreased and keyed, then a finish that feels smooth under your fingers.
Live-in jobs stay livable. We leave a path each day. Quiet windows for Zoom calls. One room kept free if you need a base. For flats near Clapham North, we plan around the lifts. For terraces in Dulwich, we respect tight halls and stairs. If a small repair will save pain later, we flag it and price it clear.
London weather is moody. Thames air. Traffic film. Summer glare. We scrape back to sound. Prime the bare bits. Masonry gets a breathable system so rain can leave the wall. Timber gets microporous coats that let moisture out. That stops bubbles and peels. Metal rails get rust locked before colour.
Gloss doors should glow like a piano. We pick the right day, lay off with care, and leave it to cure without finger marks. Stucco and cornice detail get a gentle touch. No harsh blasting. Just patient prep and crisp lines that hold through winter.
On sunny streets in Kensington, dark shades can flash dry at noon. We paint early or late and keep a wet edge. Small trick. Big result.
Homes need respect. Toys on the rug. Cats that think they’re site managers. A spare room that’s now an office. We set up so life keeps moving. Felt pads go back under chairs. Handles get wiped. Tools park neat. Doors stay closed when they should.
Sheen and shade matter. Satin on skirting for a soft glow. Full gloss for a classic bounce. Durable matt in busy halls so prints wipe away. Warm neutral in north rooms off Brixton Hill. Calm green in bright lounges by Clapham Common. We never guess from tiny cards. We brush big swatches on your wall, label them, and check together morning and night.
If we spot a damp kiss in a corner, a hairline that will return, or a draught line under a sill, we say it. We price a fix. You decide. No sneaky add-ons.
Hand us the keys and breathe out. We can run the whole thing. Colour plan, samples, small repairs, access with building managers, parking permits, waste out, cleaners in. You get one person to text, a week-by-week plan, and clear choices when a call is needed.
Shops on Abbeville Road like early shifts. Families in Wandsworth like Saturday wrap-ups. Mews near South Ken need careful delivery slots. We set the flow to your life, not the other way round. Daily photos. Tiny notes. No essay emails.
We have up to £10 million public liability insurance
We pride ourselves in the quality of our work.
Parents tried a quick coat at 10 pm. Next day the wall flashed shiny and showed every stop. We arrived with dust-free sanders, used a bonding sealer, and rolled with the right sleeve in long passes. Baby napped by noon. “Room feels gentle now,” they said. We grinned.
A lovely panelled door had dulled and chipped at the lower rail. We stripped bad spots, primed, flatted glass-smooth, and laid a deep colour that looked rich but not plastic. Came back next day for a soft polish. Passers-by asked the code. That’s always fun.
Most times yes. We use low-odour paints and work room by room. If a strong sealer is needed, we plan it smart and warn you.
A normal bedroom is two to three days with good prep. Lounges and halls vary. Exteriors depend on access and weather.
All the time. We paint big swatches, look at them with you, and pick what fits your light and floor.
We stop, show you, price a fix, and wait for your yes. No surprise lines on the bill.
We can. Shops like early shifts. Busy families like Saturday wrap-ups. We fit the plan to your week.
Yes. Fast, clean repaints that look good in person and in photos.
South West and South: Clapham, Battersea, Wandsworth, Balham, Tooting, Streatham, Dulwich.
West and Central: Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham, Hammersmith, Notting Hill, Westminster.
East and North: Hackney, Shoreditch, Islington, Highbury, Camden, Hampstead, Finchley.
If you’re on the border, ask. We’re often nearby.
Tell us what bugs you the most. The dull lounge. The scuffed hall. A front door that faded too fast. We’ll set a plan that fits your life and your budget, and we’ll keep the house calm while we work.
Call 020 3920 9617 or email hello@allwellpropertyservices.co.uk Free estimate. Local team. Clean prep. Sharp lines. Colour that feels right, day after day.