Painting & Decorating Cost Calculator

Painting a room in London typically costs between £400 and £1,400 depending on the condition of the walls, paint quality chosen, and whether woodwork is included. Rooms in good condition with trade-standard paint start from around £400, while rooms needing heavy preparation with premium paint can reach £1,400 or more.

The main cost factors are wall condition (good, needs prep, or heavy prep), paint quality (trade-standard, mid-range, or premium), whether woodwork (skirting boards, door frames, window frames) is included, and the number of rooms. Location also plays a role, with central and south-west London boroughs typically costing more.

A single room typically takes 1-2 days depending on preparation needed. A full house (3-4 bedrooms) usually takes 1-2 weeks. Heavy preparation work such as stripping wallpaper, filling cracks, and sanding can add several days to the schedule.