Costs
How much does painting and decorating cost in Brighton & Hove?
Every job is different, so the honest answer is that it depends on the property. As a rough guide, here is what the most common jobs tend to start from, and what pushes the price up or down.
Painting and decorating in Brighton and Hove typically starts from around £400 for a single room and from around £3,000 for a house exterior, though the real cost depends on the size of the job, the condition of the surfaces, access, and the finish you choose. Larger period and listed properties are priced individually. Every job is quoted with a fixed written price after a free site visit, so there is no day-rate guesswork.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Single room (walls and ceiling) | from £400 |
| Room including woodwork | from £650 |
| Whole interior (1-bed) | from £1,800 |
| Whole interior (2-bed) | from £2,800 |
| Whole interior (3-bed) | from £4,500 |
| Hallway, stairs and landing | from £850 |
| House exterior (terraced) | from £3,000 |
| House exterior (semi) | from £4,500 |
| House exterior (larger period property) | from £8,000 |
| Communal hallway or stairwell | from £2,000 |
| Full exterior block scheme | priced per job |
| Sash window restoration | from £180 per window |
| Period or listed property | premium, quoted per property |
Prices are a guide and start from figures. Scaffolding on exterior jobs is usually additional. The only way to know the real cost is a free site visit.
What affects the price
- Condition and preparation: flaking or blown paint, cracked render, damp or rot all add time before any new paint goes on.
- Size and access: high walls, stairwells and exteriors that need scaffolding cost more than a straightforward ground-floor job.
- Period and listed properties: breathable materials, sash-window restoration and careful, sympathetic work carry a premium.
- Paint choice: premium designer paints such as Farrow & Ball and Little Greene cost more than standard trade paint.
- Coats and colour changes: bare surfaces, or going from a dark colour to a light one, need more coats.
What is always included
- Full preparation: filling, sanding, priming and making good before any colour goes on.
- Quality trade and designer paints, matched to the job.
- Dust sheets, a daily tidy-up and a clean finish, especially in occupied homes.
- Fully insured, 20 years' experience, and the work is always my own, never subcontracted.
- A fixed written quote after a free site visit, so you know the cost up front rather than paying by the day.
FAQ
Painting and decorating costs, answered
How much does it cost to paint a room in Brighton and Hove?
A single room repaint (walls and ceiling) typically starts from around £400, or from about £650 with the woodwork included. The exact price depends on the size and condition of the room and the finish you choose.
How much does it cost to paint a house exterior in Brighton and Hove?
A terraced house exterior typically starts from around £3,000, a semi from around £4,500, and larger period properties from £8,000 upwards. Bigger period exteriors can run to £15,000 or more depending on scaffolding, the condition of the surfaces, and the extent of sash-window and detail work.
Do you charge a day rate or a fixed price?
I quote a fixed price per job after a free site visit, so you know the cost up front rather than paying by the day. Every property is different, so I would rather see the job than guess.
Why does period or listed work cost more?
Period and listed properties need breathable, traditional materials, careful sash-window restoration and a sympathetic hand, which takes more time and skill than a standard repaint. That extra care is what makes the finish last on an older building.
Do you offer free quotes?
Yes. I visit the property, look at what the job actually needs, and give you a fixed written quote at no charge and with no obligation.
Thinking about a repaint?
Tell me about your property and I will arrange a site visit and a clear, no-pressure quote.