Painting and decorating in Malvern

Planning your decorating in Malvern

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

Changing a dark colour to a light one usually needs an extra coat.
Exterior paint shouldn't be applied in rain, frost or on damp surfaces.
New plaster needs a mist coat before the finishing coats of emulsion.

Postcode district: WR14
Planning and building control: Malvern Hills District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 31 miles

Choices to weigh up in Malvern

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.

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.

What does your decorating cost in Malvern?

Expect to budget between £280 and £3,500 depending on size and specification in Malvern. 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 Malvern address.

Before you book in Malvern

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 Malvern?

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 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.

Does Malvern Hills District Council need to approve my decorating?

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

Painting and decorating near Malvern

Other work we do in Malvern

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