Interior Painting & Decorating in London
Quick answer
How much does interior painting cost in London?
A standard room typically costs between £350–£600, depending on size, condition, and the number of coats. Full house interiors range from £3,000–£10,000+. We provide a detailed, transparent quote before any work begins.
- Coverage
- Central, West & South East London
- Quote
- Free, itemised, within 24 hours
- Insurance
- £1m public liability
- Guarantee
- Written workmanship guarantee
Walls, ceilings, woodwork, and trim — prepared properly and finished to a standard that lasts. We work with Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, and Dulux Trade, and we're equally at home in a Kensington period flat as a contemporary Battersea apartment.
Why Choose This Service
- Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, and Dulux Trade as standard
- Period properties and contemporary interiors
- Thorough preparation — filling, sanding, priming — before every coat
- Furniture and floor protection throughout
What's Included
How we prepare and deliver interior painting in London
- Survey — we inspect every surface and note cracks, damp and previous coatings.
- Protection — floors, furniture and fittings are covered and masked.
- Sanding with dust extraction — to keep your home clean.
- Filling and caulking — cracks, holes and joints made good.
- Stain block and primer — on marks and bare surfaces.
- Two top coats — for even colour and a lasting finish.
- Final walk-round — we check everything with you before we finish.
Paints and materials
- Farrow & Ball, Little Greene or Dulux Trade emulsions for walls and ceilings
- Harder-wearing washable finishes for hallways, kitchens and bathrooms
- Eggshell or satin finishes on skirtings, doors and frames
- Stain block and primers matched to each surface
Timings and guarantee
How long a job takes depends on its size and the condition of the surfaces — we confirm timings and a start date in your written quote. Sometimes timings change due to unforeseen circumstances, but we adapt, keep you informed and find the best possible way forward. Work is covered by a written guarantee: 12 months interior, 5 years exterior.
Carried out by the same insured team behind our work as painters and decorators in London. Book a free estimate.
Indicative Interior Painting Pricing
Transparent starting prices for interior painting across London. Every quote is tailored to the property — final pricing depends on size, condition, and finish.
Single Room
from £350
Walls and ceiling, two coats premium emulsion, full prep and protection.
Hallway, Stairs & Landing
from £950
Walls, ceiling, woodwork and trim — including spindles and skirting.
Full House Interior
from £3,500
Whole-house repaint with Farrow & Ball, Little Greene or Dulux Trade finishes.
Free, no-obligation written quotes within 24 hours of your enquiry.
Common Questions
Interior Painting & Decorating: What to Expect
Scope and suitable projects
We take on single rooms through to whole-home interiors in flats, family houses and period properties.
- Walls and ceilings, including high ceilings and stairwells
- Woodwork: skirting, architraves, doors, window frames and staircases
- Period details such as cornicing, ceiling roses and dado rails, hand-cut
- Hallways, stairs and landings, and kitchen cabinets
Preparation matched to the surface
- Plaster walls and ceilings: Cracks and holes filled, sanded smooth and spot-primed; new plaster sealed with a mist coat before finishing.
- Woodwork: Cleaned and degreased, sanded or keyed, filled where needed and bare timber primed before undercoat and topcoat.
- Previously glossed or oil-painted surfaces: Keyed and, where needed, primed with a suitable adhesion primer so new coats bond properly.
- Period mouldings: Dust and loose paint removed, gaps filled and detail cut in by brush rather than masked.
Included, and what needs separate assessment
- Usually included: Floor and furniture protection, surface preparation, the coats set out in your written scope, tidy-up and a final walkthrough.
- Assessed separately: Extensive plaster repair or re-skimming, damp or water damage, wallpaper removal, very high stairwells that need access towers, and anything outside the written scope.
How paint is chosen
Paint is chosen with you to suit the surface, its condition and how the room is used — we recommend a suitable range for the best finish. Hard-wearing, washable finishes suit hallways and kitchens; moisture-resistant products suit bathrooms; woodwork gets a durable eggshell or satin unless you prefer otherwise.
Access, protection and handover
- Floors, furniture and fixtures covered before work starts, with dust controlled during sanding
- Parking and deliveries planned in advance where access is restricted
- Rooms left tidy at the end of each day where you are living in the home
- A final walkthrough together, with any touch-ups completed before sign-off
What affects timing
Duration depends on the size of the job, the condition of surfaces and how much preparation they need, the number of colours, drying times, and whether rooms are furnished or occupied. Your written quotation sets out the expected schedule. Timings can change due to unforeseen circumstances — when that happens we adapt and agree the best way forward with you.
Completed interior projects
Period restoration in Farrow & Ball Tallow 203
Drawing room and garden-level room repainted, with original cornicing and ceiling rose hand-cut.
Farrow & Ball Tallow 203 estate emulsion
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Five-colour room — designed with Anna, LifeDesign London
Five different COAT colours in one room, every junction hand-cut for dead-straight lines.
Five COAT colours in one room
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Kitchen transformation in Farrow & Ball Treron
Hand-finished kitchen respray in a fine low-sheen matt for a factory-flat, hard-wearing finish.
Farrow & Ball Treron, fine low-sheen matt
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