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Do you wish to have your house or commercial property’s interior redecorated? If this is the case you’ll want to get the best price offered by vetted professionals within Ongar so compare and contrast quotes making use of our fast and simple service.

When it comes to your household you’ll need to keep it in excellent condition. The very best kept homes around the country will be redecorated every three years or so and for many this can be quite a difficult and time consuming task.

So take the hassle away for the entire process simply by using a expert. They will visit your home, discuss your opinions and in many cases put across some great views you may yet to have thought of.

If you’re interested in making the most from your home’s attractiveness, then compare and contrast quotes in Ongar by using our free service to get the best deal.

Average Painting and decorating cost in Ongar

The average cost of a Painting and decorating is £800. Costs vary based upon the materials and the contractor chosen. The upper price range can be as high as £920. The material costs are mainly around £200

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Painting and decorating installation cost in Ongar 2025

Labour cost £560
Material cost £200
Waste removal £40
Time frame: 1-3 days

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We noted 169 requests for property quotations within Ongar. Of these quote requests the number of painting and decorating quotations within Ongar was 1. Quotatis would have been able to match these consumers with up to 4 suitable contractors who were available for work in Ongar during that time. Ask for a free home survey from reliable companies within Ongar.

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Ongar

Ongar is a civil parish in the Epping Forest Area in Essex, England. Besides the town of Cracking Ongar it likewise consists of Greensted, Greensted Green, Marden Ash and Shelley. The neighborhood council of the parish is Ongar Town Council. Found around 21 miles northeast of London, it is a partly established church with large areas of open land. As at the 2001 census the population was 6,069 and 51.7% lady. There are 2,494 homes, with an average house dimension of 2.43. The population has decreased by 8% given that 1991, the biggest decrease in the area.

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D R S General Builder

17 review(s)
Based: in Watford, WD18 6SF

We add real practical value to your project. With over 14 years’ experience in delivering high quality construction services ,we can promise you the realisation of your vision, engineered to perfection and delivered on-time, on-budget and defect-fr...

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Emily W., HP27
4

Painter | Interior in Princes Risborough

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Ciprian Paint

4 review(s)
Based: in London, NW6 3BJ

We are based in London, we offer interior and exterior painting and decorating services for both domestic and commercial customers. As well as homes, we have painted schools, offices and churches.

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Luca C., SW11
3

Painter | Interior in London

They looked cheaper and equally competent

Carlos Decor

14 review(s)
Based: in London, NW10 0SS

We are a small family business called Carlos Decor - painting & decorating specialists. We have been trading for over 20 years. We take pride in all the work we do, giving the best service in every job no matter how big or small, with very compet...

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Katharine M., NW8
5

Painter | Interior in London

Professional quote/s received. Good price matrix made it cost effective for us to proceed. Excellent service and will us...

Diondecor

5 review(s)
Based: in London, E12 6LX

About Dion Decor Dion Decor is an established painting and decorating company located in London. Our qualified staff are well equipped with knowledge in the painting and decorating field, having studied at Newcastle College for Level 3 NVQ Diploma...

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John I., NW9
3

Painter | Interior in London

Seems able but was in other jobs and had time constraints

Mgmpainters

1 review(s)
Based: in Leigh-on-sea, SS9 5RF

MGM painters pride themselves on their honest and reliable service always putting the customers needs first and adding that personal touch to any job.. 17yrs exp fully insured and a member of the PDA for your peace of mind. Please check our new faceb...

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Simon S., SS1
5

Painter | Interior in Southend-on-Sea

We only received 1 company MGM PAINTERS who were polite and attentive.. We have had to search for others

M & N Decor LTD

15 review(s)
Based: in London, SE16 2LT

The company is the resold of hard work and professional finish for any job. 15 years experience and the love for decorating make as the best on the market. Our goal is to be your only choice when it comes to professional services. Being British owned...

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Gez Z., SE9
5

Painter | Interior in London

Very professional sounding and competent. Quick to quote and flexible on price.

IPJ Building & Decorating Services

6 review(s)
Based: in Watford, WD24 6PY

We have been in business for 32 years. We do all decorating work and total refurbishments to houses and flats. If you would like any references for work that we have completed we can gladly send you some customer's numbers where we have worked previo...

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Sharon M., N11
5

Painter | Interior in London

Their quote was clear and concise.

Decoreasy LTD

2 review(s)
Based: in London, E11 4YE

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Sri H., TW3
5

Painter | Interior in Hounslow

Quote given, but we did not go ahead with it.

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FAQs

How should I prepare for interior painting and decorating work?

Your painter and decorator will carry out most of the preparation work for your project. You can help them by ensuring that the area is clean and tidy. Also, remove as many personal items and pieces of furniture from the area as possible and make sure all your internal doors are firmly closed just in case of dust from rubbing down.

Which type of paint should I use?

There are lots of paints that are suitable for different areas of your property. In general, gloss and eggshell paints should be used in high traffic areas, whereas matte paints are suitable for lower traffic areas. Professional painters and decorators can give you advice on the most suitable types of paints.

how to paint a room?

How To Paint A Room

Painting is a joyful task and it’s quite obvious why it’s one of the most popular DIY projects. Whether you’re painting as an experienced DIYer or as a newbie, this step by step guide will put you in the right direction. However, if you lack the confidence to carry out this task, then we’d recommend you get in touch with a seasoned professional who can guarantee the best results for help. This way, you get to save some time and additional money that would have resulted from possible costly errors.

So just before you head right into the task, there’s the need to determine the type of pain finish you would love to use which is to choose a colour. Now let’s get started!

• Prepare the room

✓ Remove all objects as much as you can from the room and cover the remaining furniture or objects with a sheet.

✓ Fill all holes on the surface to make for an even finish.

✓ Wash the wall with the help of a damp sponge. A sugar soap or diluted washing up liquid will work just fine.

✓ Tape the edges of objects you do not wish to paint like light switches, plug sockets and the likes.

• This step can be skipped if painting on an existing paint, but it’ll advisable to dilute small quantity of your selected paint to patch prime the holes that you’ve filled. If you have a large number of holes that was filled, then priming them would be smart.

• Mix or stir the paint thoroughly in a paint kettle to ensure an even and perfect mix.

• Now you’re ready to start painting! Start from the edges to form like a frame to work within with your roller. Once done, leave for about 4 to 6 hours to dry.

• For the second coat, simply repeat the above step to complete your painting project.

how to paint skirting boards?

How To Paint Skirting Boards

In the exact same way a room isn’t complete unless it has all the right finishing touches here and there, your skirting boards also just wouldn’t be right leaving it without a paint. As you can imagine, skirting board can quickly gather dust, dirt and scuffed over time can affect the appearance of the entire room. But you don’t have to wait for this to happen before painting your skirting boards. Good news is, painting of skirting boards is relatively easy and straightforward especially when you follow the guide given in this article. It should, however, be said that if you’re not so confident about holding a brush and doing the task yourself, then getting a professional painter to complete the project will be a great option to achieve the best result while you can focus on other important things.

Painting your skirting board will help provide your room with the much needed perfect frame. Now let’s take a closer look!

✓ Prepare your skirting boards. Treat your wood skirting board with a knotting solution and wood primer. But if they’re already painted or varnished, simply wipe clean use a wet and dry paper with a mild detergent to abrade the surface. Once done, you can then run a strip of masking tape along the floor.

✓ Start Painting. For the decorative coat, you can use any paint designed for wood and metal like satin, gloss etc. Once selected, you can then start to paint across the top with the help of a 2 inch brush. Then move to the flat side. Work in easy to manage sections and when starting the next section, start at the far side and brush into the section you’ve just painted so as to make for an even finish. Finally, remove the masking tape used before the paint dries off.

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