Painting and decorating in Lye

What should you know before starting in Lye?

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

Listed buildings in Lye may need consent before their exterior colours change.
Changing a dark colour to a light one usually needs an extra coat.
Masonry paint helps keep rain out of render as well as improving its look.

Postcode district: DY9
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: 7 miles

Which options suit homes in Lye?

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 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.

Painting and decorating prices in Lye

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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Your questions answered

Should I buy the paint myself?

You can, but we usually supply trade-quality paint, which covers better and lasts longer than many retail ranges. If you've chosen a particular brand or colour, tell us at survey and we'll price it in. Either way, the quote shows the paint type and the number of coats.

How do I book a survey in Lye?

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.

Does Dudley Council need to approve my decorating?

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

Painting and decorating near Lye

Other work we do in Lye

An itemised, room-by-room decorating quote is free: just book a survey in Lye.