Painting and decorating in Dudley

Planning your decorating in Dudley

There's normally nothing to apply for. Dudley 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.

Dry sanding and burning off lead paint release harmful dust and fumes.
New plaster needs a mist coat before the finishing coats of emulsion.
Labelled spare paint makes small touch-ups easy later on.

Postcode district: DY1
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: About 4 miles to the centre

Choices to weigh up in Dudley

Woodwork and doors

Skirting boards, architraves, doors, banisters and window boards are sanded, filled, primed where bare and finished in gloss, satin or eggshell. Water-based finishes dry faster and yellow less than oil-based ones. Getting woodwork right takes time, especially on older homes with many layers of paint.

Exterior masonry and render

Cleaning, treating algae, filling cracks and applying masonry paint to rendered or pebbledashed walls. A good masonry paint protects the wall and keeps its colour. Exterior work on two-storey houses may need ladders, towers or scaffolding, which we include in the quote so you're not surprised.

How much should you budget in Dudley?

Expect to budget between £280 and £3,500 depending on size and specification in Dudley. Double bedroom: walls and ceiling in two coats of emulsion, with skirting, door and frame: typically £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 Dudley address.

Questions about painting and decorating in Dudley

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.

How do I book a survey in Dudley?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your decorating and arrange a time to visit.

Can I stay in the house while you decorate?

Yes. We work room by room, so most of the house stays usable. Rooms being painted need clearing of small items and furniture moved to the middle. Water-based paints have little smell, but we'll keep rooms ventilated, and you may want to keep pets away while paint dries.

Who approves painting and decorating in Dudley?

Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Dudley 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 Dudley.