Painting and decorating in Edgbaston

Planning your decorating in Edgbaston

Planning permission is rarely needed for this work in Edgbaston. We'll still look at access, parking for deliveries and any shared boundaries before we price it.

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.
Exterior paint shouldn't be applied in rain, frost or on damp surfaces.

Postcode district: B15
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 5 miles

Which options suit homes in Edgbaston?

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.

How much should you budget in Edgbaston?

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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Painting and decorating in Edgbaston: common questions

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.

How do I book a survey in Edgbaston?

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.

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.

Who approves painting and decorating in Edgbaston?

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

Painting and decorating near Edgbaston

Other home improvements in Edgbaston

We'll look at every surface in Edgbaston, agree colours and finishes, and give you a fixed price for the agreed specification.