How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House in London?
A transparent, room-by-room guide to painting costs in London — what affects the price, what's included in a good quote, and how to avoid getting ripped off.
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Painting & Decorating Blog
Practical advice from Joseph Gould — professional painter and decorator serving London and Surrey since 2024.
How to Prepare Walls for Painting — The Right Way
The finish is only as good as the preparation. Here's exactly how we prepare walls before every painting job — and why most DIY paint jobs fail within two years.
Read more →The Best Paint Brands in the UK — Compared by a Decorator
From Dulux Trade to Farrow & Ball to Little Greene — an honest comparison of the UK's main paint brands by someone who uses them every day.
Read more →Interior Paint Colour Trends for 2026
The colours our London and Surrey customers are choosing in 2026 — and why certain shades work better in different room types and light conditions.
Read more →Painting a Victorian House — A Complete Guide
Victorian and Edwardian homes have their own challenges: cornices, sash windows, original plaster, multiple layers of old paint. Here's how to handle all of them.
Read more →How Long Does Decorating Take? A Room-by-Room Guide
A realistic guide to decorating timescales — from a single room to a full house repaint — and what makes jobs take longer than expected.
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