Interior painting
Painting walls and ceilings in bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, kitchens and other spaces, including mist coats or specialist products where the surface requires them.
Painter & Decorator Birmingham
Find a painter and decorator in Birmingham
Need a local painter and decorator for a room refresh, full interior redecoration, wallpapering, woodwork, exterior painting or careful preparation before a new finish? Post your decorating job once and suitable tradespeople covering Birmingham can get in touch, so you can compare your options and choose who feels right for the work.
- Post your decorating job once
- Compare up to 3 quotes
- No obligation to hire
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Compare up to 3 local quotes
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Looking for a painter and decorator near you in Birmingham?
Enter your Birmingham postcode and describe the painting or decorating work you need. Your job can be matched with suitable local tradespeople who are interested in the work, giving you the chance to compare up to 3 quotes and decide who you want to hire.
Common painting & decorating jobs
What can a Birmingham painter and decorator help with?
A professional decorator does far more than put colour on a wall. Good preparation, the right products and careful finishing can make the difference between a quick cosmetic refresh and a durable, even result that looks right throughout the room or property.
Wallpaper hanging & removal
Removing old coverings, preparing the wall and hanging patterned or plain wallpaper carefully so joins, corners and pattern repeats are finished neatly.
Woodwork, doors & trim
Preparing and finishing skirting boards, architraves, doors, frames, stair parts and other painted woodwork with suitable primers, undercoats and topcoats.
Exterior painting
Painting suitable exterior masonry, render, timber and other prepared surfaces with products designed to cope with weather exposure and the material being coated.
Surface preparation & repairs
Filling small cracks and holes, sanding, caulking, stain blocking and preparing sound surfaces so the decorative finish has a clean, stable base.
Whole-home & rental refreshes
Coordinated decorating across several rooms or an entire property, including colour changes, freshening tired finishes and preparing a home between tenancies or before sale.
How much does a painter and decorator cost in Birmingham?
Decorating prices depend on the size of the space, the condition of the surfaces, how much preparation is needed, the finish you want and whether materials are included. MyJobQuote’s current Birmingham guidance gives a useful local day-rate benchmark:
£150–£250rough Birmingham decorator day-rate range
~£400current UK guide for painting a typical 12m² room
Indicative guidance checked August 2026 from MyJobQuote. The Birmingham range is a rough daily estimate; its current room-painting guide gives about £400 for a typical 12m² room. Your quote can be higher or lower depending on preparation, repairs, room size, number of coats, wallpaper, product choice, access and whether paint is supplied.
Get a useful quote
Describe the finish — and the preparation — clearly
Two decorating quotes can look very different if one includes extensive preparation and premium materials while another assumes the walls are ready to paint. Give each decorator the same information so you can compare like with like.
- List the rooms or exterior areas, approximate sizes and which surfaces need painting or papering.
- Mention peeling paint, stains, cracks, damaged plaster, old wallpaper or other preparation you already know is needed.
- Say whether ceilings, walls, doors, frames, skirting boards, radiators or other woodwork are included.
- Confirm who is supplying paint or wallpaper, the expected number of coats, furniture protection and whether clearing up is included.
Local to Birmingham
Search for painters and decorators across Birmingham
Your postcode helps match the job to decorators who cover your part of Birmingham, whether you need one room refreshed, wallpaper hung, exterior paintwork renewed or a larger whole-home project.
EdgbastonHarborneSelly OakErdingtonHall GreenKings HeathYardleySutton Coldfield
Why the postcode matters
“Painter and decorator near me” is a local search. Two Birmingham homeowners can type the same words into Google but need help in completely different neighbourhoods. The job postcode helps keep the matching process relevant to where the decorating work is actually needed.
Coverage varies by job and availability. Enter the postcode at the property rather than assuming every decorator covers every Birmingham neighbourhood.
How it works
One decorating job post. Then let local tradespeople come to you.
You do not need to contact decorators one by one. Explain what you want done once, then compare the local options that come back.
Post your decorating job
Enter your Birmingham postcode and describe the rooms, surfaces, preparation, painting, wallpapering or exterior work as clearly as possible.
Hear from suitable local decorators
Your requirements can be matched through our partner network, and up to 3 local tradespeople can contact you about the work.
Compare and choose
Review profiles, feedback and quotes, compare preparation and materials as well as price, then choose who you feel comfortable hiring. There is no obligation.
Choose with confidence
What should you check before hiring a painter and decorator?
A good decorating job is heavily dependent on preparation and attention to detail. Compare what each quote includes, the decorator’s experience with similar finishes and how they plan to protect your home while working.
Preparation and finish
Ask how surfaces will be prepared, whether cracks or stains need treatment, how many coats are included and what finish will be used. For wallpaper or specialist coatings, check that they have relevant recent experience.
Insurance, reviews and comparable work
Check recent feedback, ask to see examples of similar decorating work and confirm appropriate public liability insurance where relevant. Photos of completed work can be especially useful when judging finish quality.
A clear written quote
Make sure the quote explains labour, preparation, materials, paint or wallpaper supply, number of coats where relevant, protection of floors and furniture, clearing up, VAT if applicable and the expected schedule.
Decorating job or another trade?
Make sure the trade matches the job
Painters and decorators handle surface preparation, paint finishes, wallpaper and many cosmetic improvements. If walls need substantial replastering, joinery needs repairing, or electrical or plumbing work is part of the project, deal with those underlying jobs before the final decorative finish where possible.
Useful answers
Painter & Decorator Birmingham FAQs
Quick answers to common questions before posting a painting or decorating job in Birmingham.
How do I find a painter and decorator near me in Birmingham?
Enter the postcode where the decorating work needs doing and describe the rooms, surfaces and finish you need. Your request can then be matched with suitable local tradespeople through our partner network, allowing you to compare up to 3 quotes before deciding who to hire.
How much does a painter and decorator charge in Birmingham?
MyJobQuote’s current Birmingham page gives a rough decorator day-rate estimate of about £150–£250. The final cost depends heavily on room size, preparation, repairs, number of coats, wallpaper, materials and access. For context, its current UK room-painting guide gives about £400 as an average for painting a typical 12m² room.
Should I buy the paint or let the decorator supply it?
Either arrangement can work. If the decorator supplies materials, ask for the brand, product range, finish and colour to be stated in the quote. If you supply the paint, confirm the quantity and suitability with the decorator first so there is enough product for the planned coats and surface type.
Can a decorator hang wallpaper as well as paint?
Many painters and decorators also hang wallpaper, but experience can vary. Pattern matching, delicate papers and uneven walls require care, so mention the exact wallpaper and ask to see comparable work if the finish is particularly demanding.
What about old paint in an older Birmingham property?
Older layers of paint can contain lead. UK public-health guidance notes that multiple coats in properties built before 1970 can be an indication, and sanding or removing old coatings can create exposure. If old paint may be present, tell the decorator and make sure preparation is planned safely rather than aggressively dry-sanding unknown coatings.
Are the painters and decorators verified?
Tradespeople using our partner service are verified with official identification, email and phone details. You should still review each profile, feedback, relevant experience, insurance where applicable and the detail of the quote before deciding who to hire.
Do I have to accept a decorating quote?
No. Posting a job does not oblige you to hire anyone. Compare the options you receive and choose only if you are comfortable with the decorator, the preparation and materials proposed, the schedule and the price.
Need a painter and decorator in Birmingham?
Post the decorating job once, let suitable local tradespeople come to you and compare your options before deciding who to hire.