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Painting and decorating cost in East Midlands
Most homeowners pay £2,250 – £3,750 (mid-range, typical £2,900, including VAT), 3% below the national average.
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Price levels in East Midlands
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £1,700 £1,300 – £2,200 | £1,163 | £244 |
| Mid-range | £2,900 £2,250 – £3,750 | £2,007 | £408 |
| Premium | £6,250 £4,850 – £8,100 | £4,695 | £495 |
Why prices in East Midlands are different
Labour makes up about 83% of a mid-range painting and decorating job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in East Midlands cost about 5% less than the national average (official wage data: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, tables 14 and 15), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 3% below the national figure.
East Midlands ranks 8 of 11 UK regions for this job, from most to least expensive.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does painting and decorating cost in East Midlands?
A mid-range job typically costs £2,900 including VAT, with most homeowners paying between £2,250 and £3,750. A basic job is about £1,700 and a premium one about £6,250.
Is painting and decorating more expensive in East Midlands than the national average?
East Midlands: 3% below the national average. Labour makes up about 83% of a mid-range painting and decorating job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in East Midlands cost about 5% less than the national average (official wage data: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, tables 14 and 15), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 3% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in East Midlands?
About 83% at the mid-range level, around 95 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
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