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Average Painting and decorating cost in Cambridge

The average cost of a Painting and decorating is £800. Costs vary based upon the materials and the contractor chosen. The upper price range can be as high as £920. The material costs are mainly around £200

Average price per Painting and decorating job in 2024

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Prices based on actual Painting and decorating costs for Cambridge, as reported by local Quotatis members.

Painting and decorating installation cost in Cambridge 2024

Labour cost £560
Material cost £200
Waste removal £40
Time frame: 1-3 days

Painting and decorating searches in March 2024

Painting and decorating Projects in Cambridge in February 2024

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Requests for quotations in Cambridge in February 2024

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Requests for Painting and decorating quotations in Cambridge in February 2024. -57% change from January 2024.

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Requests for Painting and decorating quotations in Cambridgeshire in February 2024. 117% change from January 2024.

Source: Numbers calculated based on the search volumes in major search engines

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Cambridge

Well known for its university, Cambridge has a population of approximately 125,000. The city retains a lot of its ancient origins, from the Roman and middle age eras to very early 1800s architectural structures. Protecting the older properties and looking after more recent builds continues to be essential in the city and paramount for guaranteeing your household is as efficient as possible.

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Painting and decorating pros in Cambridge

Ciprian Paint

4 review(s)
Based: in London, NW6 3BJ

We are based in London, we offer interior and exterior painting and decorating services for both domestic and commercial customers. As well as homes, we have painted schools, offices and churches.

Latest review

Luca C., SW11
3

Painter | Interior in London

They looked cheaper and equally competent

Carlos Decor

14 review(s)
Based: in London, NW10 0SS

We are a small family business called Carlos Decor - painting & decorating specialists. We have been trading for over 20 years. We take pride in all the work we do, giving the best service in every job no matter how big or small, with very compet...

Latest review

Katharine M., NW8
5

Painter | Interior in London

Professional quote/s received. Good price matrix made it cost effective for us to proceed. Excellent service and will us...

Sjwplastering

1 review(s)
Based: in March, PE15 8LY

Latest review

Karen M., PE27
4

Painter | Interior in Houghton

Came to the property to view the job but did not send a quote through

Similar Customer Enquiries for Painting and decorating in Cambridge

03 Jan

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB24

Enquiry from: Lucy C

Start Date: Immediate

One small room painted white. It's already white but needs a fresh coat and going over marks and pin holes filling in

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11 Oct

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB24

Enquiry from: Sophie B

Start Date: Immediate

interior painting including repairing some cracks. hall, landing, bathroom, two bedrooms are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking t...

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02 Oct

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB21

Enquiry from: Gaetan L

Start Date: Immediate

Hi there we have an end of terrace 3-4 bedroom house in Saffron Walden (not address above) that we are looking to redecorate/repaint - about half the rooms need only minor/1 coat - some need a full-co...

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02 Aug

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB24

Enquiry from: Annie M

Start Date: Immediate

Hi Adrian, It's Annie here from number 10! Chris & I wondered if you could quote for painting our front two windows & possibly one back window & the backdoor? Best wishes, Annie

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28 Jul

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB24

Enquiry from: Kelly H

Start Date: Immediate

Painting of one newly plastered room, walls ceiling and skirting board/architrave

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11 Jul

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB22

Enquiry from: David J

Start Date: Immediate

Painting and decorating Lead

External reconditioning (involving new putty + some wood filling) and repainting of two upstairs wooden sliding sash windows ('Yorkshire Lights') in Victorian terrace, Sawston.

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28 Jan

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB23

Enquiry from: Celestine H

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the cambridge area made an enquiry a couple of projects including painting & decorating.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are yo...

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14 Apr

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB1

Enquiry from: Vanessa M

Start Date: Immediate

lining paper on living room (6.50x 3.40) , stairs and 2 bedrooms (3.57x2.76 and 4.56x3.38) (walls and ceiling) plus painting. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace...

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10 Mar

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB1

Enquiry from: Matt G

Start Date: Immediate

Painting and decorating Lead

customer made an online enquiry for painting & decorating and confirmed on telephone, sms and email they would like a call with a decorator to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to q...

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22 Feb

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB24

Enquiry from: Dylan G

Start Date: Immediate

mr requested quotes for painting & decorating from a decorator around cambridge. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information...

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23 Dec

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB1

Enquiry from: Wanda A

Start Date: Immediate

I need to paint my house, excluding kitchen abc bedrooms: living room, dining room, entryway, walls by status, landing on guest floor Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: ...

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15 Apr

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB24

Enquiry from: Margaret B

Start Date: Immediate

remove picture rail and paint walls in living room.

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22 Jan

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB24

Enquiry from: Lisa L

Start Date: Immediate

I need a number of rooms painting and maybe wallpapering feature walls. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 3-4 ...

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19 Jan

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB24

Enquiry from: Dariusz W

Start Date: Immediate

Re-painting walls and ceilings in a different colour in the whole house, approx. 130m2, walls in good condition, property 5 years old, work to start on 4th Feb Are you the property owner: Owner of the...

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20 Nov

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB21

Enquiry from: Teresa A

Start Date: Immediate

Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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31 Oct

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB4

Enquiry from: Charlotte G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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09 Sep

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB5

Enquiry from: Colin M

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 5+ rooms Are you looking to remodel the rooms: No Do you require Plumbing Wor...

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25 Jun

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB2

Enquiry from: Jon D

Start Date: Immediate

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03 Jun

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB4

Enquiry from: Nick U

Start Date: Less than one month

Home Owner Call to Appoint Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 5+ rooms Are you looking to remodel the rooms: No...

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20 Apr

Painter | Interior

Cambridge - CB1

Enquiry from: Filiz C

Start Date: Immediate

Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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FAQs

how to paint a radiator?

How To Paint A Radiator

First thing you should know about painting a radiator is that normal paints can’t be used to do the job, however that doesn’t mean it’s not cheap, easy and fun - it definitely is and even more so, when you do it the right way. With a few radiator painting hints here, it’s only a matter of time before you start painting your radiators every colour of the rainbow delightfully.

Painting a radiator is not one of the most common tasks on most people’s to do list, so we’ve created this article as an encouraging nudge to allow more people let their creativity manifest through a brush. However, this is not to say that this is a task for everyone though as you won’t like to make a mess of your radiator. If you know you can’t pick up a brush or bend a knee or your back here and there, then you probably shouldn’t. In such cases, hiring a professional painter would be your best bet to get the best results while also saving yourself some time and money.

To paint a radiator, you’ll need a paint brush, suitable radiator paint, dust sheet and a radiator paint brush (optional).

✓ Turn off the radiator and leave it to cool off. Once it’s cold, simply wipe out all dust, dirt or grease from the radiator.

✓ Protect the flooring under the radiator from any paint splatter with a by spreading out a dust cloth.

✓ Use a suitable radiator paint to brush out well and lay off evenly in a direction. Leave it to dry overnight. Then apply paint on the radiator in direction of the grooves with the help of a top quality brush.

✓ Paint in sections and move across the radiator slightly overlapping until you get to the end. The move to paint the other areas.

✓ Leave the paint to dry as instructed in the manufacturer’s instructions, then apply a second coat if necessary.

how to prep walls for painting?

How To Prep Walls For Painting

This is exactly the part of a wall painting job that can make or mar the whole project. To ensure that your paint project doesn’t end up being disastrous, the most important place to start is from room preparation which includes cleaning, sanding as well as priming the walls before painting. Not every wall will require to go through all the preparation steps as all walls are unique and some are in better conditions than others. However, it’s advisable to thoroughly inspect the surfaces before you proceed to painting and take the necessary actions where required.

This is a very simple DIY job that should be completed in little time, however it’s also perhaps the most important step of the entire painting project. Hence, if you lack the confidence to pull this off, then we’d recommend employing a painting expert who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’ll should you how you can prepare your wall for painting.

✓ Cleaning. There is no single best way to properly clean a wall, but most walls will be just fine with a sponge and warm water. For walls that have been stained with oil or grime such as kitchen walls, you can apply grease cutting detergent and water mixture to wash and follow up with warm water to clean the residues and a damp cloth wiping to finish it off. Then leave to dry off properly.

✓ Remove mildrew. Wipe out mildrew using a sponge and solution that’s three to four parts water to one part bleach. Apply this solution and scrub the affected surface with a soft brush.

✓ Sanding. This step is only meant for walls with rough spots on its surface. Dull the uneven spots with a sandpaper, wipe away the dust and leave to dry. Use a fine grit sandpaper to sand the surfaces and let it dry properly.

✓ Priming. Prime the wall to get the most out of your paint. They work to disguise imperfections and create a smooth surface on which you can work on.

Which type of paint should I use?

There are lots of paints that are suitable for different areas of your property. In general, gloss and eggshell paints should be used in high traffic areas, whereas matte paints are suitable for lower traffic areas. Professional painters and decorators can give you advice on the most suitable types of paints.

How long should I wait after plastering to paint my walls?

You should always wait until plaster is dry before painting. The time this will take varies depending on the room and property, but in general, it will take about a week. Your plasterer will tell you how long it is best to leave it before covering or painting their work.

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