Painting and decorating in Dorridge

What should you know before starting in Dorridge?

There's normally nothing to apply for. Solihull Council only needs to be involved if your home is listed, or if it's in a conservation area with extra controls on changes to the outside.

Masonry paint helps keep rain out of render as well as improving its look.
Listed buildings in Dorridge may need consent before their exterior colours change.
Dry sanding and burning off lead paint release harmful dust and fumes.

Postcode district: B93
Planning and building control: Solihull Council
From our West Bromwich base: 14 miles

Which option fits your home?

Exterior woodwork and metal

Fascias, bargeboards, timber windows, doors, gates and railings are scraped, sanded, repaired where needed, primed and painted. Rotten sections are cut out and spliced or filled before painting. Metal is wire-brushed and treated for rust. This work makes timber and metalwork last much longer.

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.

How much should you budget in Dorridge?

Guide prices start at £280 and run to £3,500 depending on size and specification. Double bedroom: walls and ceiling in two coats of emulsion, with skirting, door and frame: around £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 Dorridge address.

Before you book in Dorridge

How much does it cost to paint the outside of a house?

For a typical semi, painting rendered walls and exterior woodwork usually costs around £1,200–£3,500 in the West Midlands, depending on the condition of the surfaces, the amount of woodwork and whether scaffolding is needed. Terraces with front elevations only cost less. Repairs to render or timber are priced separately.

Do you cover Dorridge?

Yes. Dorridge (B93) is about 14 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

What guarantee comes with decorating?

Paints carry their manufacturers' terms, which are set out in your quote. How long a finish lasts depends on the surface, the room's use and, outside, the exposure to weather. If anything isn't right at the final walk-round, we put it right before we finish.

Will I need permission from the council in Dorridge?

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

Nearby places we cover

Other work we do in Dorridge

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