Painters and Decorators in London — Homes and Businesses
Finding a decorator you can actually rely on in London is harder than it should be. The market is full of people who quote cheap, start late, and leave before the snagging is done. That's the problem most of our clients had before they found us.
Prima Decor has been painting and decorating homes and commercial properties across London since 2009. We're PDA-registered, carry £2 million public liability insurance, and every job gets a written, itemised quote before a brush touches anything. We work in both residential and commercial settings — from Victorian terraces in Richmond and Twickenham to offices in the City, retail fit-outs in West London, and restaurants across Central London.
If you need a painter and decorator in London who shows up on time, communicates clearly, and leaves a finish that holds up — that's what we do.
Our Painting and Decorating Services in London
We cover the full range of painting and decorating work — both domestic and commercial. Here's what we regularly take on:
Interior Painting and Decorating, London
Interior painting isn't just rolling emulsion on a wall. The prep work — filling cracks, sanding, priming, masking — determines the quality of the final result far more than the painting itself does. We do the preparation properly. Every time.
- Full surface preparation: filling, sanding, priming, caulking
- Walls and ceilings in any finish — matt, silk, eggshell, or specialist
- Woodwork: skirting boards, architraves, doors, window frames
- Feature walls and decorative finishes
- Colour consultation available — we can advise on what works for the space
- Low-VOC options for homes with young children or allergy concerns
See our full domestic painting service for more detail.
Painting Period Properties and Victorian Homes in London
A large part of our residential work is in period properties — Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis, 1930s builds — and older homes have their own requirements. Surfaces have layers of old paint or plaster that need careful preparation. Cornicing, ceiling roses, and original joinery need a steady hand rather than speed. We've worked in period properties across Richmond, Twickenham, Kingston, Fulham, Chelsea, and Wandsworth for over a decade.
Exterior Painting and Decorating, London
External paintwork takes a harder beating than anything inside. London weather — damp winters, UV in summer, temperature swings — means the paint choice and application method matters enormously for how long the result lasts. A cut-price exterior job with the wrong product in the wrong conditions won't see through two winters.
We use commercial-grade exterior paints specified for the surface — masonry, render, timber, or metal — and we don't skip the preparation that makes the difference. Our exterior painting service covers houses, flats, period facades, and commercial fronts.
What Happens If You Put Off External Repainting?
Failing external paint lets moisture into the substrate. On brick or render, that leads to spalling, efflorescence, and in older properties, structural damp that's expensive to fix. On timber, it accelerates rot. Getting ahead of it — repainting before the paint cracks rather than after — costs significantly less than reactive repairs. The UK Planning Portal has guidance on external works if you're in a conservation area and need to check what's permitted.
Wallpaper Hanging in London — Domestic and Commercial
Wallpapering is a skill that separates competent decorators from average ones. Pattern matching on a wall that's out of plumb, hanging heavy commercial wallcoverings without bubbles, working around architraves and sockets — these are things that show up immediately if they're done wrong. We hang everything from standard lining paper to premium designer wallcoverings, murals, and commercial-grade wallcoverings for hospitality and office spaces.
More detail on our domestic wallpapering service and commercial wallpapering service.
Commercial Painting and Decorating, London
Commercial painting is a different discipline from domestic work. Timelines are tighter, access is restricted, and the tolerance for disruption to a working business is low. We work in occupied offices, retail spaces, restaurants, hotels, schools, and residential developments across London — regularly scheduling work for evenings and weekends so business operations aren't affected.
All commercial work is covered by our public liability insurance up to £2 million and we're Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) registered. If you're a facilities manager, property manager, or business owner looking for a reliable decorator who understands commercial constraints, that's where we operate well.
Read more about our commercial painting services and full commercial decorating offer.
What Sets a Good London Decorator Apart From a Poor One
This is the question most people have in mind but don't ask directly. The London market has good decorators and unreliable ones, and price alone isn't a reliable filter. Here's what actually matters:
| What to look for | Reliable decorator | Red flags |
|---|---|---|
| Quoting method | Written, itemised quote after site visit | Phone quote without seeing the work |
| Insurance | Public liability, provides certificate | Vague answer or "I'm covered" |
| Preparation | Included in quote, done properly | Not mentioned, added as extras later |
| Trade membership | PDA member or equivalent | No affiliation |
| Reviews | Verifiable, named, recent | Generic or no reviews |
| Start date | Clear, committed | "Soon" or "as soon as possible" |
London Painter and Decorator Cost Guide
Day rates for experienced London decorators typically run between £180 and £300 per day depending on experience, location, and nature of the work. Project-based quotes are usually more useful than day rate comparisons — they tell you what's actually included. We provide written project quotes rather than day rates; contact us for a quote on your specific job.
Where We Work — London Areas Covered
We cover all London boroughs. Our most active areas include:
If your address isn't in the list, call us — we cover a wide area from our base in Twickenham and will confirm straight away.
