Painters, Decorators &
Flooring in Bloomsbury
Tom Harvey Contractors provides painting & decorating, flooring installation and full property refurbishment across Bloomsbury, Russell Square, Bedford Square and Lamb's Conduit Street WC1. Trusted by local landlords and homeowners since 2014.
Bloomsbury's trusted
property contractors.
Tom Harvey Contractors has been delivering painting and decorating, flooring and full property refurbishments across Bloomsbury and the surrounding area since 2014. We're the first choice for landlords and homeowners across WC1 who need quality work done on time, without the hassle.
Bloomsbury is London's most elegant grid of Georgian squares — Bedford Square, Russell Square and Mecklenburgh Square, the independent shops of Lamb's Conduit Street, and the red-brick mansion blocks that surround the British Museum and the university. Tom Harvey Contractors delivers the premium standard of painting, flooring and refurbishment that WC1 owners expect.
Request a free quote →Whether you own a Georgian apartment on one of the squares, a mansion flat near Russell Square, a townhouse off Lamb's Conduit Street, or an investment flat let to academics and professionals — we understand the expectations of Bloomsbury clients and consistently deliver to them. Discretion, quality and professionalism are standard.
Bloomsbury's housing stock is dominated by Georgian townhouses — a great many of them listed, on the Bedford Estate and within conservation areas — converted into flats, alongside Edwardian mansion blocks, post-war estates and university buildings. Working here means protecting original panelling, staircases and plasterwork, and coordinating with estate offices, freeholders and porters.
All work is fully insured, VAT registered, and backed by our 12-month workmanship warranty (24 months on projects over £10k). We're a proper Ltd company (No. 16499315) — not a man with a van. Every quote is itemised, every invoice is digital, and every job is done to a standard we're happy to put our name on.
Painting & Decorating
Bloomsbury
Finding a reliable painter and decorator in Bloomsbury is harder than it should be. Tom Harvey Contractors has been delivering high-quality interior and exterior painting and decorating across WC1 for over a decade — with the reviews to prove it.
We work on everything from single room refreshes in rented apartments to full flat and house redecorations for landlords and homeowners. Our decorators are experienced, tidy, and genuinely care about the finish they leave behind.
Bloomsbury properties require the finest heritage decorating finishes — breathable paint systems on original lime plaster, restoration of cornicing and panelling, hand-painted sash windows and shutters, and the ability to work in occupied, listed buildings with minimal disruption. Our decorators are experienced at this level.
Popular decorating jobs we handle in Bloomsbury include: full redecorations of Georgian apartments and townhouses, cornice, ceiling-rose and panelling restoration, hand-painted sash windows, shutters and internal doors, mansion-block flat refreshes between tenancies, communal staircase redecoration, and heritage colour schemes for owner-occupiers.
We price decorating work as a lump sum — so you always know the cost upfront. No hourly surprises, no extras added later. For smaller one-off jobs we charge £85/hr + VAT with a minimum call-out of £95 + VAT.
Painting & Decorating — what's included
- Full flat and house redecorations
- Feature walls and specialist finishes
- Ceiling painting and repairs
- Skirting boards, doors and architrave
- Farrow & Ball and premium paints
- Wallpaper hanging and removal
- Exterior painting and rendering
- Coving, cornicing and plaster repairs
- Between-tenancy redecoration
- New-build snag painting
Flooring Installation
Bloomsbury
Looking for flooring installation in Bloomsbury? Tom Harvey fits engineered wood, LVT luxury vinyl, carpet, laminate and ceramic or porcelain tiles across WC1 — with full supply and fit packages available so you don't have to source materials yourself.
Premium flooring in Bloomsbury typically means restored original Georgian floorboards, wide-plank engineered oak, or quality carpet on stairs and in bedrooms. We supply and fit to the highest standard — or work with materials from your preferred supplier — and we sand and refinish original boards wherever they're worth saving.
For homeowners, we also install solid wood and parquet flooring, underfloor heating systems, and high-end carpet throughout. We take care of all preparation work including subfloor levelling, old floor removal and disposal — so you're not left with mess to deal with.
We cover all property types across Bloomsbury — contact us for a free site visit and itemised quote.
Flooring — what we supply & fit
- LVT / luxury vinyl tile (most popular for rentals)
- Engineered hardwood and parquet
- Solid wood flooring
- Laminate — budget-friendly & durable
- Carpet — bedrooms, living rooms, stairs
- Ceramic and porcelain tiles
- Subfloor preparation and levelling
- Old floor removal and disposal
- Underfloor heating installation
- Floor sanding and refinishing
Property Refurbishment
Bloomsbury
Need a full property refurbishment in Bloomsbury? Tom Harvey manages end-to-end property renovations across WC1 — from single-room upgrades to complete flat and house transformations covering every trade under one roof.
A full refurbishment in Bloomsbury typically covers: full redecoration throughout, new flooring, kitchen replacement or upgrade, bathroom renovation, carpentry and joinery, basic plumbing and electrical, and any plastering or repair work needed. We manage every trade so you have a single point of contact from survey to handover.
Full refurbishments in Bloomsbury demand experience with heritage-sensitive, high-specification work — bathrooms fitted into Georgian layouts, replacement kitchens, new flooring and full redecoration — delivered around listed-building consent, estate approvals, no on-street parking and permitted working hours. We handle the coordination so you don't have to.
We've completed refurbishments across Bloomsbury and Camden ranging from £15,000 cosmetic refreshes (new flooring, full redecoration, bathroom update) to £65,000+ complete gut refurbishments — our project at John Spencer Square, N1 is a good example of the standard we deliver at the higher end.
For landlords in WC1, a well-executed refurbishment before reletting typically increases rental yield and reduces void periods — making it one of the best investments a landlord can make. For homeowners, a quality refurbishment ahead of sale can add significant value in a market where presentation matters.
Refurbishment — what we manage
- Full flat and house refurbishments
- Kitchen replacement and installation
- Bathroom renovation and fitting
- Full redecoration throughout
- New flooring across all rooms
- Plastering, skimming and repairs
- Carpentry and bespoke joinery
- Basic plumbing and electrical
- Mould and damp remediation
- Pre-sale property preparation
How much does it cost in
Bloomsbury?
Prices in WC1 reflect prime Central London rates — but we keep our pricing transparent and competitive. Here's a realistic guide to typical costs for the most common jobs we do in Bloomsbury.
Full interior repaint — walls, ceilings, woodwork. Includes prep and 2 coats throughout. Labour and standard materials included.
Full repaint of 2-bed apartment including hallway, living room, kitchen, both bedrooms and bathroom. 2 coats throughout.
Supply and fit including underlay and fitting. Subfloor prep extra if required. Price varies by material and room size.
Full bathroom strip-out and refit including tiling, new suite, shower, plumbing and decoration. Varies with size and specification.
New kitchen supply and fit including units, worktop, appliances, tiling and decoration. Varies with specification, size and brand.
End-to-end refurbishment including kitchen, bathroom, flooring, full redecoration and all repairs. Single point of contact throughout.
All prices exclude VAT at 20%. Prices are indicative — every property is different. We provide free, itemised written quotes for all jobs before any work begins.
Why Bloomsbury landlords &
homeowners choose us.
We actually show up
The most common complaint about London contractors is that they don't turn up. We do — on time, every time. Our 4.8★ Google rating reflects this above everything else.
Transparent, itemised quotes
No vague estimates. Every quote is itemised in writing so you know exactly what you're paying for. No hidden charges — what we quote is what you pay.
12-month warranty included
All workmanship is guaranteed for 12 months as standard. For larger refurbishment projects over £10k, we extend this to 24 months.
Every trade, one contractor
Decorators, flooring fitters, carpenters, plumbers and electricians — all coordinated under one roof. No juggling multiple trades.
Fully digital, fully professional
Quotes and invoices via Jobber — itemised, VAT compliant, and emailed instantly. No paper quotes, no chasing, no confusion.
Regular teams in WC1
We work in Bloomsbury and surrounding areas regularly — no excessive travel charges, fast response, and a team who knows the local property stock.
Bloomsbury & surrounding
areas we cover
We cover Bloomsbury WC1 and all surrounding postcodes. If you're in any of the areas below, we can help.
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