Painting and decorating in Smethwick

Before your decorating in Smethwick

Planning permission is rarely needed for this work in Smethwick. 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.
Exterior paint shouldn't be applied in rain, frost or on damp surfaces.
Listed buildings in Smethwick may need consent before their exterior colours change.

Postcode district: B66
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 2 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.

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.

What does your decorating cost in Smethwick?

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

Questions about painting and decorating in Smethwick

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 Smethwick?

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Smethwick?

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 Smethwick

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