How long does a typical painting and decorating project take in North London?

Project length varies with the size and nature of the work. A single room might take a few days, while larger jobs like whole-house decorating or detailed woodwork can take several weeks. Factors like surface preparation, drying times, and weather conditions for exterior work also affect the schedule.

What kind of paint or finishes are suitable for North London homes?

In North London, common choices include matte and eggshell finishes for interiors due to their elegant look and ease of touch-ups. For exterior surfaces, weather-resistant paints that cope with the local climate, such as moisture and temperature changes, are essential for lasting protection.

How do decorators prepare surfaces in older or period homes in North London?

Surface preparation in North London may involve cleaning, filling cracks, sanding, and sometimes treating issues like dampness. Proper prep is key to paint adhesion and finish durability, especially in homes with plaster, lath walls, or older wood.

Will painters and decorators in North London help with colour selection or test samples?

Many decorators offer guidance on colour choices based on lighting and room use and can provide sample swatches or test patches to help you visualise the final look before commitment.

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Creative Painter and Decorator
Rating: 5 out of 5
Painter & Decorator in North London
Highly experienced creative painter and decorator. I do all interior and exterior work private, commercial and industrial. Walls, skirtings, furniture, etc. I offer a standard painting and artistic way of painting walls.
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Painting & Decorating- 7 Dec 2019
He did an excellent job. He was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and very fast. Worked hard to get the best final result. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again.
Matchless Plumbing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Painter & Decorator in North London
I am a German gas-qualified plumbing engineer with over 15 years experience. I am based in East London however I cover all areas in & around London.I aim to provide top quality service & always treat clients & their homes in a respectful manner. I offer professional & reliable plumbing & construction services at good rates and high standards of finish.
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Central Heating- 9 May 2019
Excellent service from Ronnie, he came quick and fixed my boiler
Mihai
Rating: 5 out of 5
Painter & Decorator in North London
Hi,here is your experienced painter and handyman you need.I hope that our collaboration will be a success for both, so don’t hesitate to contact me.Regards, Mihai
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Handyman- 3 Jul 2024
He was amazing! Very quick and did such an amazing job!
Fresh Interiors Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
Painter & Decorator in North London
Fresh Interiors is a Residential Refurbishment Company providing Home Solutions and Interior Design Services for clients in and around London. We are offering a customised service whilst creating personalised spaces for residential projects. -Design Services -Home Refurbishment -Kitchen and Bathroom Installation -Flooring and Tiling -Decking and Paving -Painting and Decorating -Plumbing and Electrical Services -All general Building Work -Handy Man Service for smaller jobs
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I would highly recommend Fresh Interiors for anyone considering a project in their home. They took the time to explain the work they proposed, made adjustments to fit into our budget and kept us updated throughout the process. The end result was impeccable with real attention to detail on finishes. Friendly, knowledgeable and professional throughout - they were a joy to work with.
Dumitru Dan Dragu
Rating: 5 out of 5
Painter & Decorator in North London
With an experience of 10 years in performing works in kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, flooring, patio / driveway, electrical easy, plumbing, carpentry, painting / decorating.
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Painting & Decorating- 26 Feb 2023
Job was done - language barrier a challenge - interim glass damage was repaired by Dumitru at no extra cost.
Highbury Property Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Painter & Decorator in North London
We specialise in providing a first class decorating and renovation service for private/residential properties and commercial spaces. With almost twenty years of hands on experience, you are in the safest hands possible with us. Our team of highly skilled tradesmen go beyond the call of duty and pride themselves on what they do. Working very closely with other skilled tradesmen we can call on, there really is no job too big or small for us to undertake.
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Very impressed with John! Did the job well and was very quick and reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend.
PNG DECORATORS LIMITED
Rating: 5 out of 5
Painter & Decorator in North London
Luxury Painting Specialists and Sharp Lines PNG DECORATORS LIMITED is a 24/7 team of qualified painters with over 12 years of experience in the sector. We are giving a FREE quote.We work to very high standards and our customers are always extremely satisfied with our work. Every project is important for us !
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Painting & Decorating- 27 Sep 2018
Very professional !!! Complete the job quickly and clean his mess. Highly recommended.
Florjan
Rating: 5 out of 5
Painter & Decorator in North London
We are a building team and we provide great quality service for all your building requirements. We provide individual free quotations for loft conversions, extensions, full refurbish etc...We have over 15 years of experience. Please feel free to contact us
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Carpentry- 19 May 2021
Great craftsman, problem solving and attention to deal. Did everything we asked and it was beyond our expectations. Lovely guy, reasonable quote too and definitely would recommend to friends.
Velvet Construction
Rating: 5 out of 5
Painter & Decorator in North London
About Velvet Construction: 5+ year experience in the building trade. CSCS Black Card Holder All health and safety certificates. Velvet Construction has a large team of qualified tradesmen, delivering a high standard of workmanship at a competitive price. For more information on our services please contact us. We offer free quotations and all work is insured and guaranteed.
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Restoration & Refurbishment- 10 May 2019
Velvet Construction are a friendly and professional contractor who work hard to deliver an excellent service. We have worked closely with them and their practical and dynamic approach is refreshing to work with in a professional capacity and we would highly recommend them. Their quality of workmanship is excellent which is largely driven by their own high standards which they monitor closely and consistently. They are organised and communication is always great. A big thank you to the whole team and Specially Negedet being a joy to work with . Highly recommend him and his hard work time. Thank you
Flow Property Services LTD
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Painter & Decorator in North London
Flow Property Services Ltd is a company carrying out residential building and refurbishments in London. We offer a complete range off build services for residential and commercial customers. We specialise in renovations, refurbishments, reconfigurations, extensions, bathroom and kitchen fitting, bespoke carpentry, Joinery, electrical, painting & decorating, electrical and plumbing works.
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Carpentry- 11 Apr 2016
Very disappointed that at first his designs were great and knowledge was excellent. Real lack of communication has left my waiting weeks to lock in the production and leaving me no choice but to seek for someone else.
TCV
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Painter & Decorator in North London
Hello, I do painting and decorating and handyman jobs. I worked in the construction industry and related to for more then 8 years.
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Handyman- 5 Sep 2020
Very easy to deal with. Good communication.Job was done with care.
Dean James
Rating: 5 out of 5
Painter & Decorator in North London
I am a hard worker and I love what I do. Your work will be in safe hands.
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Painting & Decorating- 23 Apr 2023
Dean is very reliable and pleasant . He painted few rooms in our house and done great work. Completed the agreed work very satisfactorily. He did the job very nice and neat and cleared everything after.
AlexPre
Rating: 5 out of 5
Painter & Decorator in North London
We are reliable and friendly company for domestic and commercial projects. We can undertake all aspects of building including new builds, extensions and loft conversions, house refurbish, fitting kitchens and bathrooms and a whole range of larger home improvements. Our aim is to deliver a high quality of service that meets your needs and your budget.
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Kitchen Fitting- 12 Oct 2022
No fuss no drama. Came down done the job got paid 👍
Glagiator Team
Rating: 4.6 out of 5
Painter & Decorator in North London
Painting and Decoration Flooring
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Hard Flooring- 23 Jan 2023
I'm very VERY satisfied with Atillas work and how quick the job was completed. They were very tidy and considerate and polite. I would definitely recommend them and have saved their number for any future work.
Anton Gjoka
Rating: 3.4 out of 5
Painter & Decorator in North London
I am an experienced builder with over 25 years of experience. I undertake various projects including painting and decorating, carpentry and full refurbishments. I am also able to assist with general maintenance. I can also provide references from previous clients and show photos of work I have done.
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Painting & Decorating- 22 Mar 2022
Anton is a nice guy and provided with a reasonable quote. However when it came to get the job done, it appeared that he’s just moving his workers around from one job to another to keep his clients happy. Agreed Job was supposed to take 2 days , which actually was finished in 5 days- as they worked only 2/3 hours on each day. After 2 days and numerous calls to get the job done, Anton said his workers were busy with other jobs and he would finish the remaining work by himself. However the quality of the work that Anton had done was absolutely poor- had I known this earlier ( before hiring him) I would have painted all by myself..at the end of the work he left a paintbrush with me to touch up the corners of skirting boards when I said the corners weren’t painted properly!! Not hiring ever again…
Alex. Construct
Rating: 5 out of 5
Painter & Decorator in North London
well, where should I start...working as a self-employed for about 12 years half of this time I spend doing maintenance to high-end properties for different agencies and in the last few years most of the work has been for private clients most of the works were painting&decorating
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Valentin came over to paint my hallway and bathroom. he was very professional, respectable. everything was left clean and tidy after the work was completed. He was very competitive on price and I would use him again if needed.