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Painting and decorating cost in London
Most homeowners pay £2,600 – £4,300 (mid-range, typical £3,300, including VAT), 10% above the national average.
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Price levels in London
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £1,950 £1,500 – £2,500 | £1,361 | £244 |
| Mid-range | £3,300 £2,600 – £4,300 | £2,348 | £408 |
| Premium | £7,200 £5,600 – £9,350 | £5,493 | £495 |
Why prices in London are different
Labour makes up about 85% of a mid-range painting and decorating job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in London cost about 12% more 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 10% above the national figure.
London ranks 1 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 London?
A mid-range job typically costs £3,300 including VAT, with most homeowners paying between £2,600 and £4,300. A basic job is about £1,950 and a premium one about £7,200.
Is painting and decorating more expensive in London than the national average?
London: 10% above the national average. Labour makes up about 85% of a mid-range painting and decorating job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in London cost about 12% more 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 10% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in London?
About 85% 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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