Painting and decorating in Shenstone

What should you know before starting in Shenstone?

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

Listed buildings in Shenstone may need consent before their exterior colours change.
Older paint layers in homes built before the 1960s may contain lead.
Masonry paint helps keep rain out of render as well as improving its look.

Postcode district: WS14
Planning and building control: Lichfield District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 10 miles

Which option fits your home?

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 Shenstone

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

Before you book in Shenstone

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 Shenstone?

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 decorate a room?

In the West Midlands, painting the walls and ceiling of a double bedroom with the skirting, door and frame usually costs around £380–£600, including paint. A hall, stairs and landing typically costs £650–£1,200 because of the height and woodwork. Rooms in poor condition need more preparation and cost more.

Does Lichfield District Council need to approve my decorating?

Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Lichfield District 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 Shenstone.