How much to decorate a house in the UK?
There are a number of factors to understand when you’re considering painting and decorating prices. Firstly, remember that most of the quote will be for labour costs. This means that prices will vary considerably.
If you’ve only budgeted for painting, then you may need to factor in some addiyional works.For example, damp patches can’t just be painted over with the final colour, but need a sealant added first.
Ceilings that are stained with nicotine will need to be washed with sugar soap before any painting can begin, whilst any peeling gloss on woodwork will require a ‘burn off’; a job that takes times and costs extra money in labour.
There’s also wallpaper to think about. If it needs removing, it’s best to do it yourself. Not only does it take a long time to strip, but it can unveil hidden problems with your wall. The last thing you need is to have your decorators halfway through a job and then discover an entire room needs re-plastering.
