Painting and decorating in Stoke-on-Trent

Planning your decorating in Stoke-on-Trent

There's normally nothing to apply for. Stoke-on-Trent City 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.

Older paint layers in homes built before the 1960s may contain lead.
Listed buildings in Stoke-on-Trent may need consent before their exterior colours change.
Labelled spare paint makes small touch-ups easy later on.

Postcode districts: ST1, ST4
Planning and building control: Stoke-on-Trent City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 34 miles

Options to consider in Stoke-on-Trent

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.

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.

Guide prices for Stoke-on-Trent

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

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 Stoke-on-Trent?

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Stoke-on-Trent?

Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Stoke-on-Trent City Council would need to give listed building consent first.

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Email sales@skjhomeimprovements.co.uk with your address in Stoke-on-Trent and the rooms or walls you'd like painted.