Painting and decorating in Oldbury

Planning your decorating in Oldbury

There's normally nothing to apply for. Sandwell 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.
New plaster needs a mist coat before the finishing coats of emulsion.
Dry sanding and burning off lead paint release harmful dust and fumes.

Postcode districts: B67, B68, B69
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 2 miles

Which options suit homes in Oldbury?

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.

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.

How much should you budget in Oldbury?

Prices in Oldbury match the rest of our area: £280–£3,500 depending on size and specification. Double bedroom: walls and ceiling in two coats of emulsion, with skirting, door and frame: usually £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 Oldbury address.

Questions about painting and decorating in Oldbury

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.

Do you cover Oldbury?

Yes. Oldbury (B67, B68, B69) is about 2 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 Oldbury?

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

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Other work we do in Oldbury

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