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Find trusted painter professionals near you. TradeMatch UK connects you with vetted, insured painter professionals across 200 UK cities. Compare free quotes, read reviews from real homeowners, and hire with confidence. Average cost: £150–£400.

To find a trusted painter near you: 1) Post your job on TradeMatch in under 2 minutes, 2) Receive up to 5 free quotes from local vetted professionals, 3) Compare reviews, qualifications and prices, 4) Hire with escrow-protected payments. Every painter on TradeMatch is background-checked and holds verified public liability insurance.
Select your city to find vetted painter professionals near you. Each location page includes local pricing, reviews, and vetted professionals.
Below are typical UK prices for common painter jobs. Prices vary by location — select your city above for localised pricing.
| Job | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paint a room (single) | £150 | £300 | £500 |
| Full house interior | £1,500 | £3,000 | £6,000 |
| Exterior painting | £1,000 | £2,000 | £4,000 |
| Wallpaper a room | £200 | £400 | £700 |
| Ceiling painting | £100 | £200 | £400 |
How painter costs compare across the UK's largest cities:
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Describe what painter work you need. Include photos, measurements, and your timeline if possible.
Receive up to 5 free quotes from vetted local painter professionals. Compare prices, reviews and qualifications.
Choose the best professional for your job. Pay securely with escrow-protected payments.
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Post your job on TradeMatch UK and we'll match you with vetted painter professionals in your area. You'll receive up to 5 free quotes from local professionals who are background-checked, insured and reviewed by real homeowners. Select your city below or post your job to get started.
Painter costs in the UK typically range from £150–£400. Prices vary by location — London and the South East tend to be 20–40% higher, while Scotland and the North can be more affordable. Post your job on TradeMatch with details for accurate, personalised quotes from local professionals.
Yes. Every painter on TradeMatch UK is background-checked, holds verified public liability insurance, and has their qualifications confirmed — including Relevant trade qualifications and Public liability insurance. All reviews are from real homeowners and payments are escrow-protected.
Most homeowners receive their first quote within hours of posting a job. For standard painter work you can typically have someone booked within 1–3 days. Post your job with a timeline and professionals will provide availability along with their quote.
A qualified painter should hold: Relevant trade qualifications, Public liability insurance. The relevant regulatory body is Relevant trade association. On TradeMatch, we verify these credentials before any tradesperson can quote on jobs.
Yes. Getting quotes is completely free for homeowners. Post your job, receive up to 5 quotes from vetted local painter professionals, and compare prices, reviews and qualifications. You only pay when you choose to hire.
Hourly rates for a painter typically range from £150 to £500 depending on the job complexity, location and experience. London rates are 20–40% above average. Most painter professionals prefer to quote per job — post on TradeMatch for accurate fixed-price quotes.
A reputable painter should offer a written guarantee of at least 12 months on labour. For larger projects, look for guarantees backed by Relevant trade association or an insurance-backed warranty. On TradeMatch, all payments are escrow-protected so you only release funds when you're satisfied.
For small cosmetic tasks you may be able to DIY, but for anything requiring relevant trade qualifications it's safer and often cheaper long-term to hire a qualified painter. Incorrect work can void insurance, fail building inspections, or cause damage. Compare free quotes on TradeMatch first.
We recommend at least 3 quotes to ensure a fair price. TradeMatch lets you compare up to 5 free quotes from vetted painter professionals near you. Don't automatically choose the cheapest — weigh reviews, qualifications and the detail in each quote.
Many painter professionals work weekends, though they may charge 10–30% more for Saturday work and up to 50% extra on Sundays. On TradeMatch, you can specify your preferred dates and local tradespeople who are available will quote accordingly.
First, raise concerns directly with the painter and give them a chance to rectify the issue. If that fails, TradeMatch's escrow protection means you can dispute the release of funds. You can also report issues to Relevant trade association or contact Citizens Advice for guidance.
Painter services available on TradeMatch include: Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Wallpapering. Post your specific job to get quotes from professionals who specialise in exactly what you need.
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