Painters, Decorators &
Flooring in Canonbury
Tom Harvey Contractors provides painting & decorating, flooring installation and full property refurbishment across Canonbury, Canonbury Square, Canonbury Park and the New River Walk N1. Trusted by local landlords and homeowners since 2014.
Canonbury's trusted
property contractors.
Tom Harvey Contractors has been delivering painting and decorating, flooring and full property refurbishments across Canonbury and the surrounding area since 2014. We're the first choice for landlords and homeowners across N1 who need quality work done on time, without the hassle.
Canonbury is the most elegant corner of Islington — the Georgian terraces of Canonbury Square and Canonbury Place, the large Victorian villas of Canonbury Park North and South, and the quiet streets along the New River Walk. Tom Harvey Contractors delivers the premium standard of painting, flooring and refurbishment that N1 owners expect.
Request a free quote →Whether you own a Georgian house on Canonbury Square, a Victorian villa on Canonbury Park, a family terrace near the New River, or a converted flat off Upper Street — we understand the expectations of Canonbury clients and consistently deliver to them. Discretion, quality and a finish you'll be proud of are standard.
Canonbury's housing stock is almost entirely period — Georgian and Regency terraces and squares (many listed), substantial mid-Victorian villas, and converted flats and maisonettes — all within the Canonbury conservation area. Most of our work here is in owner-occupied period homes where original panelling, staircases and plasterwork need protecting.
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
Canonbury
Finding a reliable painter and decorator in Canonbury is harder than it should be. Tom Harvey Contractors has been delivering high-quality interior and exterior painting and decorating across N1 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.
Canonbury properties require the finest heritage decorating finishes — breathable paint systems on original plaster, restoration of cornicing, ceiling roses and panelling, hand-painted sash windows, shutters and staircases, and the ability to work in occupied family homes with minimal disruption. Our decorators are experienced at this level.
Popular decorating jobs we handle in Canonbury include: whole-house redecorations of Georgian and Victorian homes, exterior painting of stucco, render and sash windows, cornice and ceiling-rose restoration, hand-painted shutters, panelling and internal doors, converted flat redecorations, kitchen-extension decoration, 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
Canonbury
Looking for flooring installation in Canonbury? Tom Harvey fits engineered wood, LVT luxury vinyl, carpet, laminate and ceramic or porcelain tiles across N1 — with full supply and fit packages available so you don't have to source materials yourself.
Premium flooring in Canonbury typically means restored original Georgian and Victorian floorboards, wide-plank engineered oak or herringbone parquet, and high-end wool 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 Canonbury — 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
Canonbury
Need a full property refurbishment in Canonbury? Tom Harvey manages end-to-end property renovations across N1 — from single-room upgrades to complete flat and house transformations covering every trade under one roof.
A full refurbishment in Canonbury 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 Canonbury are mostly whole-house family projects in listed and conservation-area homes — kitchens in side-return and lower-ground extensions, family bathrooms and en-suites, loft rooms and full redecoration — where consent and original features need respecting. We manage every trade so you have one point of contact from survey to handover.
We've completed refurbishments across Canonbury and Islington 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 N1, 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
Canonbury?
Prices in Canonbury reflect prime North 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 N1.
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 Canonbury 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 N1
We work in Canonbury and surrounding areas regularly — no excessive travel charges, fast response, and a team who knows the local property stock.
Canonbury & surrounding
areas we cover
We cover Canonbury N1 and all surrounding postcodes. If you're in any of the areas below, we can help.
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