Painting and decorating in Aldridge

Painting and decorating in Aldridge: approvals and local details

Your decorating won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Aldridge, where changes may need listed building consent from Walsall Council.

New plaster needs a mist coat before the finishing coats of emulsion.
Masonry paint helps keep rain out of render as well as improving its look.
Labelled spare paint makes small touch-ups easy later on.

Postcode district: WS9
Planning and building control: Walsall Council
From our West Bromwich base: 7 miles

Which options suit homes in Aldridge?

Wallpaper and lining paper

Stripping old wallpaper, preparing the walls and hanging lining paper, plain or patterned paper, or feature walls. Lining paper can hide minor imperfections on older walls before painting. Patterned papers need careful setting out and matching, so the cost depends on the paper you choose.

Interior walls and ceilings

Filling cracks and holes, sanding, sealing stains and applying two or more coats of emulsion. We'll suggest a finish to suit each room, such as matt for living rooms and wipeable or moisture-resistant paint for kitchens and bathrooms. Newly plastered walls get a mist coat first so the paint bonds properly.

Guide prices for Aldridge

Prices in Aldridge match the rest of our area: £280–£3,500 depending on size and specification. Double bedroom: walls and ceiling in two coats of emulsion, with skirting, door and frame: usually £380–£600.

Guide prices for painting and decorating
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Single room interior	£280 – £600	Walls and ceiling, two coats
Hall, stairs and landing	£650 – £1,200	Including woodwork and spindles
Exterior of a semi	£1,200 – £3,500	Masonry and woodwork, access included

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Aldridge address.

Your questions answered

How long does decorating take?

A single room usually takes one to three days, depending on preparation and drying times between coats. A whole interior can take one to two weeks. Exterior painting needs dry weather and suitable temperatures, so a semi might take three to seven working days spread over a dry spell.

Which postcodes in Aldridge do you work in?

We cover WS9 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Aldridge, neighbouring Rushall and Walsall Wood are covered too.

How much does it cost to decorate a room?

In the West Midlands, painting the walls and ceiling of a double bedroom with the skirting, door and frame usually costs around £380–£600, including paint. A hall, stairs and landing typically costs £650–£1,200 because of the height and woodwork. Rooms in poor condition need more preparation and cost more.

Will I need permission from the council in Aldridge?

Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Walsall Council would need to give listed building consent first.

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Selling soon or simply ready for a change? Ring 0800 088 6248 and we'll arrange a decorating visit in Aldridge.