Painters, Decorators &
Flooring in Highbury
Tom Harvey Contractors provides painting & decorating, flooring installation and full property refurbishment across Highbury, Highbury Fields, Highbury New Park and Aberdeen Park N5. Trusted by local landlords and homeowners since 2014.
Highbury's trusted
property contractors.
Tom Harvey Contractors has been delivering painting and decorating, flooring and full property refurbishments across Highbury and the surrounding area since 2014. We're the first choice for landlords and homeowners across N5 who need quality work done on time, without the hassle.
Highbury is Islington's leafiest and most family-oriented neighbourhood — the Georgian terraces overlooking Highbury Fields, the large Victorian villas of Highbury New Park and Aberdeen Park, and the family streets between Highbury Barn and Canonbury. Tom Harvey Contractors delivers the premium standard of painting, flooring and refurbishment that N5 owners expect.
Request a free quote →Whether you own a Georgian house on Highbury Place, a Victorian villa on Highbury New Park, a family terrace near the Barn, or a converted flat overlooking the Fields — we understand the expectations of Highbury clients and consistently deliver to them. Discretion, quality and a finish you'll be proud of are standard.
Highbury's housing stock is largely period — Georgian and Regency terraces around the Fields (many listed), large mid-Victorian villas on the New Park and Aberdeen Park estates, Victorian family terraces and a good stock of converted flats — much of it within conservation areas. Most of our work here is in owner-occupied period homes where original features 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
Highbury
Finding a reliable painter and decorator in Highbury is harder than it should be. Tom Harvey Contractors has been delivering high-quality interior and exterior painting and decorating across N5 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.
Highbury properties require a first-class heritage decorating finish — breathable paint systems on original plaster, restoration of cornicing and ceiling roses, hand-painted sash windows, shutters and joinery, 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 Highbury 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
Highbury
Looking for flooring installation in Highbury? Tom Harvey fits engineered wood, LVT luxury vinyl, carpet, laminate and ceramic or porcelain tiles across N5 — with full supply and fit packages available so you don't have to source materials yourself.
Premium flooring in Highbury typically means restored original floorboards, wide-plank engineered oak or herringbone parquet, and high-end wool carpet in bedrooms and on stairs. 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 Highbury — 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
Highbury
Need a full property refurbishment in Highbury? Tom Harvey manages end-to-end property renovations across N5 — from single-room upgrades to complete flat and house transformations covering every trade under one roof.
A full refurbishment in Highbury 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 Highbury are mostly whole-house family projects in period homes — kitchens in side-return and lower-ground extensions, family bathrooms and en-suites, loft rooms and full redecoration — where conservation-area rules 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 Highbury 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 N5, 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
Highbury?
Prices in N5 reflect North London rates — competitive by Central London standards, and always transparent. Here's a realistic guide to typical costs for the most common jobs we do in Highbury.
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 Highbury 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 N5
We work in Highbury and surrounding areas regularly — no excessive travel charges, fast response, and a team who knows the local property stock.
Highbury & surrounding
areas we cover
We cover Highbury N5 and all surrounding postcodes. If you're in any of the areas below, we can help.
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