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Painting and decorating cost in South East
Most homeowners pay £2,350 – £3,900 (mid-range, typical £3,000, including VAT), in line with the national average.
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Price levels in South East
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £1,750 £1,350 – £2,300 | £1,219 | £244 |
| Mid-range | £3,000 £2,350 – £3,900 | £2,103 | £408 |
| Premium | £6,500 £5,050 – £8,450 | £4,921 | £495 |
Why prices in South East are different
Labour makes up about 84% of a mid-range painting and decorating job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in South East cost about the same as 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 in line with the national figure.
South East ranks 3 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 South East?
A mid-range job typically costs £3,000 including VAT, with most homeowners paying between £2,350 and £3,900. A basic job is about £1,750 and a premium one about £6,500.
Is painting and decorating more expensive in South East than the national average?
South East: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 84% of a mid-range painting and decorating job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in South East cost about the same as 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 in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in South East?
About 84% 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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