Painting & Decorating Cost London 2025 — Per Room & Full House Rates

Painting and Decorating Costs in London 2025

Professional painting and decorating transforms a space more cost-effectively than almost any other trade. Here are real 2025 rates for London, based on SuperBuilder's projects.

Per-Room Rates (Labour Only)

Bedroom (average 12m² with ceiling): £350–£600. Living/dining room: £500–£900. Kitchen: £250–£450 walls only (often tiled areas reduce painted surfaces). Bathroom: £200–£400.

These rates assume walls are in reasonable condition, two coats of emulsion, and Dulux Trade quality paint.

Whole-House Rates (Labour Only)

Two-bedroom flat: £1,500–£2,800. Three-bedroom house: £2,500–£4,500. Four−bedroom house: £3,500–£6,500.

These are for wall surfaces only. Add 30–40% for ceilings, skirting boards, architraves, doors, and window frames.

Premium Finishes

Farrow & Ball or Little Greene specification (which requires more coats and specific techniques): add 15–25% to labour costs. Wallpaper hanging: £150–£350 per roll depending on pattern-match complexity. Feature wall specialist finishes (limewash, chalk paint): quoted separately.

Exterior Painting

A typical London terrace exterior: £1,500–£3,500. Includes preparation (sugar soap, sanding, filling), primer, and two topcoats. Scaffolding is additional (£600–£1,500 for a typical terrace).

Paint Supply Costs

SuperBuilder typically specifies Dulux Trade, Zinsser, or Johnstone's Trade for standard work, and Farrow & Ball, Little Greene or Edward Bulmer for premium projects. Paint allowance: £400–£1,200 for a three-bedroom house depending on specification.

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