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Seb's Handyman Services

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Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Our company, based in Reading, specialises in the Extension, loft conversions, Refurbishment, Gar...
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We Specialise In Leaving Your Home With A Delicate Touch Inside and Out The Interior And The Exterior Whether We're Wallpa...
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Bels Establishment

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Based in South West London, Bels Establishment is a professional building services company dedicated to providing top-notc...
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Nemo Group UK

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Nemo Group UK is a trusted provider of commercial and residential painting and decorating services in London. With over 10...
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Luxury Decorating

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Luxury Decorating offers interior and exterior painting and decorating services to clients in North London and the surroun...

Recent Decorator Enquiries

06 Nov

Painter | Interior

Dorking - RH5

Enquiry from: Graham R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Home Owner Painting Please call to appoint

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05 Jun

Painter | Interior

Dorking - RH5

Enquiry from: Andrew C

Start Date: Immediate

Decorating of 3 internal rooms (study/dining room, 2 bedrooms) and hallway/landing. Some rooms may require removal of wall/lining paper and plasterboarding first.

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22 Jan

Painter | Interior

Betchworth, Dorking - RH4

Enquiry from: Sylvia M

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Internal Painting walls, ceilings, windows and doors in a small 1 bedroom flat. Lounge, ...

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12 Oct

Painter | Interior

Betchworth, Dorking - RH4

Enquiry from: Simon P

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myinteriorpainter.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Glazing type: , Work description: Downstairs only approx 421.1 sq ft

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14 Jun

Painter | Exterior

Dorking - RH5

Enquiry from: Lorraine P

Start Date: Immediate

Home owner Property type: Other Work description: Resitex paint for the outside of my mobile home Please contact to appoint

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27 Sep

Painter | Exterior

Horsham - RH13

Enquiry from: Andrew G

Start Date: Immediate

Numerous outside windows and doors to be painted including garage, outhouse, crital windows

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02 Jul

Painter | Interior

Horsham - RH12

Enquiry from: Jenny C

Start Date: Immediate

hi, we are having an office refurb next month and are looking to have our office repainted (all white). would you be free to pop round for a quote at all?

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11 Mar

Painter | uPVC Spraying

Horsham - RH13

Enquiry from: Peter G

Start Date: Immediate

To spray new bi fold doors inside to same as the outside

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11 Sep

Painter | Interior

Godstone - RH9

Enquiry from: Cathy W

Start Date: Immediate

Bathroom repainted white

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25 Mar

Painter | Interior

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Tom N

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for painting & decorating and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a decorator.mr lives in the horley area and would like a call to discuss options.see b...

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20 Feb

Painter | Interior

Crawley - RH11

Enquiry from: Steven P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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customer in crawley area has requested that we arrange quotes for their painting & decorating project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a decorator directly.please ca...

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26 Jan

Painter | Interior

Crawley - RH11

Enquiry from: Lucy P

Start Date: Immediate

we are moving into our new home next week and i am looking for someone to come on 3rd feb to hang some wallpaper for us. i have 4 different wallpapers , one for a feature wall in the living room (3m b...

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19 Nov

Painter | Interior

Guildford - GU5

Enquiry from: Peter R

Start Date: Less than one month

customer in the guildford area made an enquiry a couple of projects including painting & decorating.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are yo...

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22 Oct

Painter | Interior

Horsham - RH13

Enquiry from: Helen C

Start Date: Immediate

1 x wall in tv room 20 sq meters 1 x hall 23 sq meters both high walls. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2...

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06 Oct

Painter | uPVC Spraying

Lingfield - RH7

Enquiry from: Sebastian C

Start Date: Immediate

Quote to spray window surrounds grey, 5 windows 3 small, 2 large

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24 Aug

Painter | Interior

Crawley - RH10

Enquiry from: Mandeep D

Start Date: Immediate

sitting room and stairs case are you the property owner: owner of the property are you looking for any exterior decorating to be done: yes are you looking to remodel the rooms: no do you require plumb...

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19 Jul

Painter | Interior

Crawley - RH10

Enquiry from: Uzma S

Start Date: Immediate

customer in crawley areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for painting & decorating.confirmed interest via sms and email at 19/07/2021 11:17.please call to a...

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30 Jun

Painter | Interior

Crawley - RH10

Enquiry from: Rob F

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an enquiry for painting & decorating and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a decorator.mr lives in the crawley area and would like a call to discuss options.see ...

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24 Jun

Painter | Interior

Cranleigh - GU6

Enquiry from: Sarah M

Start Date: Immediate

wallpaper feature wall in bathroom with window (approx 3m x 3m) are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms ar...

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16 Jun

Painter | Interior

Cranleigh - GU6

Enquiry from: Sarah M

Start Date: Immediate

wallpaper feature wall in bathroom with window (approx 3m x 3m) are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms ar...

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How much do Decorator services cost?

How much do Decorators charge? Prices for Decorators in 2025 can differ depending upon the sort of task that you need to have carried out in your house. It's the question we receive asked a great deal "how much do Decorators charge?".

Are you planning to hire the services of a decorator for your home or property? If yes, then you’d probably want to know just how much a professional will charge to help get your project over the line. While some home and property owners may prefer to take care of the decorations themselves, there are a number of benefits you stand to derive by calling in a reliable decorator. Not only will you be able to achieve the look and feel you want for your space, but you’d also get more options and varieties to choose from. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into decorator charges in the UK to help you make informed decisions moving forward. Let’s take a look!

Firstly, it should be noted that there are a lot of factors that determines the price charged by decorators to complete a project. These factors include the difficulty of the task, the materials required, the location of the property, the qualification and experience of the decorator and lots more. For example, if you happen to reside in the South East ( especially London), you can expect to pay a higher fee than other areas in the country such as Scotland, Northern Ireland and more.

In general, to hire a decorator in the UK will cost you within the range of £17 to about £30 per hour. However, it should also be noted that you can come across a number of methods of determining cost such as per hour, per day, per M2 or even per bedroom.

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The average price
of a Decorator in Dorking is:

£2,217

Decorator job Decorator cost in 2025
Painting and decorating in Dorking £400-£3,960
Exterior painting and decorating in Dorking £567-£3,294
uPVC Window Spraying in Dorking £150-£4,500

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Decorator FAQs

What questions should I ask a decorator?

Hiring a decorator for your project always seem easy until you get started. With a wide range of decorators available today, it can be quite tricky separating the boys from the men and selecting the right tradesman for your unique project. There are a number of things to put into consideration, questions to ask and lots more to ensure your decorating job is awarded to the right tradesman. In this post, we’re going to give you an insight on some of the essential questions to ask to make sure the prospective decorator is a good match. Let’s take a look!

  • What qualifications do you possess? With the pool of decorators around in the industry today, qualifications are needed to help you determine the true specialists. A qualified decorator gives you an assurance (to some extent) that a quality work would be done to your requirements. Decorators, generally, can earn a degree which includes course work in architecture and are also licensed.
  • How do you help me identify and communicate my style to you? If you have an idea and know what you want for your space, a good decorator should be able to get it out of you by showing you pictures and asking questions which can vary widely.
  • Do you have examples of previous work that are similar to my project in style, scope as well as budget? A decorator that answers yes to this question is a good indicator that they can handle your project. If they don’t, you can ask for pictures of projects they feel is quite similar to yours
how to paint exterior door?

How To Paint Exterior Door?

The front or exterior door is an excellent way to add to your house’s visual appeal. You choose to add a little style, think outside the norm and stand out in a lot of ways.

The front door or exterior door is what your guests are going to first come in contact with and can go a long way to shape their impression about you. It’s also one of the very things that grabs attention when looking at a house from a distance. So if you’re going to paint it yourself, you should know there’s no room for errors. However, if you’re not confident enough then we’d recommend you hire the services of a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results for help. Here’s some top painting advice aimed at helping you getting the project done in a quick and easy manner.

✓ Prepare the front door. Detach the doors from the hinges ( you may decide not to completely detach the door). However, there’s the need to tape off and protect the exposed hardware or windows if you won’t be detaching the door completely before painting.

✓ Start to paint the front door. Use a brush to run along the taped area to create a frame in which the roller can easily work in. What’s more? If the exterior door is metal or fibreglass, you can create a more natural look by painting in the direction that would be on a wood door.

✓ To fill and refine your front door painting, you can simply roll the paint directly on the surface for a flat one-panel door. However, if it’s a panelled door, then you’ll have to first make use of your brush to paint the inlaid regions before using the roller on the flat, outer regions.

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.

how much does uPVC spraying cost?

If you’re thinking about spraying your upvc, then one of the first things that naturally comes to mind is the price of completing such a task. If you’re also interested in determining the price, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to take a look at the total cost involved in UPVC spraying.

 

First and foremost, it must be stated that UPVC spraying is an industry that’s highly competitive. And as you would have guessed the prices are largely influenced the experience and reputation of the company you opt for. In other words, the new entrant companies are usually the cheapest but their works are not particularly the best. Therefore, for a high quality job, it’s always recommended to make use of a well established and highly reputable company in the industry.

 

If you’re going to hire a vastly experienced and reputable firm in the industry, then you should budget about circa £140 to £160 per window, circa £210 to £250 per door and frame, circa £260 to £300 for a large garage door and circa £600 to £800 for a three bed semi detached house.

 

These prices include materials, labour as well as other related costs. However, you should note that they’re only estimated prices and you’ll have to call in a professional in order to get a more accurate quote. If you’re looking to paint all the UPVC in your home, there are usually discounts that will be provided based on the work load. What’s more? If there’s a need for scaffolding, then there can be a bump up in the price.

Do I need planning permission to paint the outside of my home?

In most areas, you will not need planning permission. However, if the property is listed or in a conservation area, you will need listed building consent or planning permission to paint the exterior. A surveyor or architect's advice will be invaluable as they can help with this process.

how to prep walls for painting?

How To Prep Walls For Painting

This is exactly the part of a wall painting job that can make or mar the whole project. To ensure that your paint project doesn’t end up being disastrous, the most important place to start is from room preparation which includes cleaning, sanding as well as priming the walls before painting. Not every wall will require to go through all the preparation steps as all walls are unique and some are in better conditions than others. However, it’s advisable to thoroughly inspect the surfaces before you proceed to painting and take the necessary actions where required.

This is a very simple DIY job that should be completed in little time, however it’s also perhaps the most important step of the entire painting project. Hence, if you lack the confidence to pull this off, then we’d recommend employing a painting expert who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’ll should you how you can prepare your wall for painting.

✓ Cleaning. There is no single best way to properly clean a wall, but most walls will be just fine with a sponge and warm water. For walls that have been stained with oil or grime such as kitchen walls, you can apply grease cutting detergent and water mixture to wash and follow up with warm water to clean the residues and a damp cloth wiping to finish it off. Then leave to dry off properly.

✓ Remove mildrew. Wipe out mildrew using a sponge and solution that’s three to four parts water to one part bleach. Apply this solution and scrub the affected surface with a soft brush.

✓ Sanding. This step is only meant for walls with rough spots on its surface. Dull the uneven spots with a sandpaper, wipe away the dust and leave to dry. Use a fine grit sandpaper to sand the surfaces and let it dry properly.

✓ Priming. Prime the wall to get the most out of your paint. They work to disguise imperfections and create a smooth surface on which you can work on.

can you spray white uPVC windows grey?

This is one of the most common questions when it comes to upvc windows. If you’re also interested in knowing the possibility of spraying white upvc windows grey, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we aim to answer this question once and for all.

 

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, you can definitely spray white upvc windows grey! In fact, you can spray white upvc windows with any colour of your choice. So far, the most used colour is the anthracite grey, but you’re not restricted to that. You can also make use of agate grey, French grey, window grey, battleship grey and lots more! However, it should be noted that spraying white upvc windows grey is in no way an easy task as it requires lots of experience and practice.

 

The spraying process usually starts with a thorough cleaning of all the surfaces to be sprayed using a specialist solvent upvc cleaner. Once done, you’ll have to get rid of any existing silicone from around the frames because the paint won’t adhere properly to silicone. Upon completion, you can then proceed to masking up the surrounding brick or stone, glass, openings into room, furniture, paths or plants and many more to protect them from potential paint overspray. Now to spray the paint, you can make use of a spray gun and spray painter. Before you start painting, you can apply a light dust or mist coat to identify any contamination left on the surfaces. Once this has dried without any negative reactions, you should spray two further coats (some colours may require up to 3). leave for up to 20 minutes to dry and remove all masking.

How much for a painter to paint a room?

How Much For A Painter To Paint A Room?

If you’re looking to have your room painted, it’s only normal to get an idea of how much it’s going to cost so you can set a budget and start planning. As you would have expected, the cost of having a room painted is dependent on a wide array of influencing factors such as the size of your room, the type of paint to be used, your location and many more. As a result, providing a single and accurate answer to this question is almost impossible.

Generally, a regular 4 metres by 3 metres room will take just a couple of days to be fully painted including both the coving and woodwork. Outside London, most painters and decorators would charge within the range of £150 to £200 per day meaning that you’ll have a total labour cost within the range of £300 to £400. What’s more? You’d also have to consider the price of the paint to be used which is usually around £50. If you add all the costs together you’ll get an average cost of about £400 to £500.

Unfortunately, paint does not last an eternity. Therefore, there’ll come a time where you’d have to consider painting your room all over again. It may seem unwise to employ the services of a professional painter and decorator especially if you’re on a budget. However, in truth, calling in a professional can go a long way to save you time, stress and money. In other words, even if you’re worried about the cost, a professional painter is still your best bet in the long run as they know exactly what to do to ensure you derive maximum benefits from your painting project.

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