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From freshening up a rented flat in Selly Oak to redecorating a whole Edgbaston semi, post your job free and hear from Birmingham painters and decorators who cover your postcode. Compare quotes, reviews and photos of previous work before you choose.
Decorating looks like the easiest trade to hire for, which is exactly why it is easy to get wrong. The difference between a decent job and a great one is almost entirely in the preparation: filling, sanding, caulking and priming before a drop of finish paint goes on. When you compare decorators on Trade Request, ask each one what preparation their price includes. The cheapest quote that skips prep is usually the most expensive by the time it peels.
Birmingham's older housing gives decorators plenty to work with. Victorian and Edwardian homes in Moseley, Kings Heath and Harborne often have original coving, ceiling roses, picture rails and panelled doors that reward careful work, along with lime-plastered walls that need breathable paints rather than modern vinyl emulsions. If your home is older, it is worth asking whether a decorator has worked on period properties before.
As a rough guide, decorating a standard room in Birmingham, including walls, ceiling and woodwork, typically costs between £300 and £600 in labour depending on size and condition. Exterior painting is priced by the job and rises with access difficulty: a three-storey terrace needs proper access equipment, and any pre-1970s exterior paintwork may contain lead, which a professional will test for and handle safely.
Landlords and tenants make up a big share of decorating work in a city with as large a rental market as Birmingham. End-of-tenancy repaints are quick, well-defined jobs that decorators often price very competitively, so if that is what you need, say so in your job post and you will get sharper quotes.
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Most Birmingham decorators charge between £150 and £250 a day, or between £300 and £600 in labour to decorate a typical room including walls, ceiling and woodwork. Wallpapering, high ceilings, heavy preparation and exterior work all add to the price. Comparing two or three quotes for your exact rooms is the best guide.
Ask. Some decorators quote labour only and let you buy the paint, others supply everything. Neither is wrong, but you need to compare like with like. If the decorator supplies paint, ask which brand and finish, as trade-quality paint covers better and lasts longer than the cheapest retail tins.
A straightforward room in good condition typically takes one to two days. Add time for stripping wallpaper, repairing plaster, glossing lots of woodwork or lining walls. A full repaint of a three-bed house usually takes one to two weeks depending on how much preparation the surfaces need.
Yes. Posting your job on Trade Request is completely free and there is no obligation to hire. Only painters and decorators covering your Birmingham postcode are notified, and you choose who to reply to.