Painting and decorating in Stourbridge

Before your decorating in Stourbridge

There's normally nothing to apply for. Dudley 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.

Listed buildings in Stourbridge may need consent before their exterior colours change.
Labelled spare paint makes small touch-ups easy later on.
Changing a dark colour to a light one usually needs an extra coat.

Postcode district: DY8
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Which options suit homes in Stourbridge?

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.

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.

What does your decorating cost in Stourbridge?

Guide prices start at £280 and run to £3,500 depending on size and specification. Double bedroom: walls and ceiling in two coats of emulsion, with skirting, door and frame: around £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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Before you book in Stourbridge

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 Stourbridge?

Yes. Stourbridge (DY8) is about 8 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.

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 Dudley Council need to approve my decorating?

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

Painting and decorating near Stourbridge

Other home improvements in Stourbridge

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