How Much Does It Cost
to Paint a Flat in London?
The honest answer, from a London decorator who has painted hundreds of flats across the capital. 1-bed from £1,600. 2-bed from £2,200. Full breakdown below — no fluff.
What painting a flat
actually costs in London.
The cost to paint a flat in London depends on size, condition and specification — but there's a clear starting point. A 1-bed flat full redecoration starts from £1,600 (walls, ceilings and woodwork throughout). A 2-bed flat starts from £2,200. These are lump-sum prices that include all prep, two coats and waste removal.
London rates are higher than the rest of the UK — our decorators charge £85/hr and are worth every penny. A quoted price covers: preparation and filling, primer coat where needed, two topcoats throughout, woodwork painting including skirting boards, doors and architrave, and leaving the property clean.
All decorating work is priced as a fixed lump sum — not hourly — so you always know the total cost before we start. No surprises, no extras.
Speak to the team today — free advice, no obligation
020 3983 5087Everything included in our service:
- Flat size — studio, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed
- Current condition of walls (fresh plaster costs more)
- Number of rooms included
- Whether woodwork is included (skirting, doors, architrave)
- Paint specification — standard, premium or Farrow & Ball
- Feature walls or specialist finishes
- Wallpaper removal (adds time and cost)
- Ceiling painting (included as standard)
- Number of coats required
- Access requirements (furnished vs empty)
- Preparation and filling time
- Whether you supply paint or we do
Prices for every
flat size.
Fixed lump-sum prices for full flat redecorations in London. Prices include all prep, priming where needed, two coats throughout walls, ceilings and woodwork, and waste removal.
- All walls and ceilings
- Skirting boards and architrave
- Doors and frames
- Two coats throughout
- Minor prep and filling included
- Standard paint included
- All rooms — walls and ceilings
- All woodwork throughout
- Hallway and landing
- Two coats throughout
- Minor prep and filling
- Clean finish throughout
- All rooms — walls and ceilings
- All woodwork throughout
- Multiple bathrooms and hall
- Two coats throughout
- Premium paint option available
- Feature wall finishes available
Simple process.
No stress.
Every project follows the same clear process so you always know what's happening and when.
Get in Touch
Call or email with your flat size and what you need painting. Photos helpful but not required.
Survey
We visit to measure up and assess condition. Free, no obligation.
Fixed Quote
You receive a fixed lump-sum quote — no hourly surprises. Usually within 24 hours.
Decoration
Work starts on the agreed date. Clean, efficient, professional.
Done
Property left clean. Snag check before we leave. 12-month warranty.
What makes us
different.
One contractor, every trade
We coordinate every trade ourselves. One contact, one quote, one handover — no juggling.
Fixed price, written quotes
Every quote is itemised and fixed. What we quote is what you pay — guaranteed. No mid-project surprises.
Fast and efficient
We work efficiently without cutting corners. Clear timelines agreed upfront at quote stage.
Supply and fit available
We source materials at trade prices — or we'll work with your chosen supplier. Both options available.
10+ years across London
250+ projects completed. We've worked in everything from mansion flats to Victorian terraces.
Digital invoicing, VAT registered
Professional itemised quotes and VAT invoices via Jobber. Perfect for landlords and property managers.
Real reviews from
real London clients.
"Tom Harvey redecorated my 2-bed flat from top to bottom. £2,400 — walls, ceilings and all woodwork. Clean, efficient and the finish is brilliant. Took 4 days. Already recommended them to three people."
"Got three quotes to paint my 1-bed flat. Tom Harvey were clear, priced fairly at £1,750 and did a fantastic job. Shows up, does the work, cleans up after themselves. What more do you want?"
"Used Tom Harvey to redecorate my rental flat between tenancies. £1,800 for a full 1-bed redecoration including all woodwork and the bathroom ceiling. New tenant moved in the following week and commented on how fresh it looked."
Covering
all of London.
We cover every London borough. Here are the areas we work in most regularly.
Don't see your area? Call us — we cover all of Greater London
020 3983 5087Your questions
answered.
Ready to get your flat painted?
Fixed prices · No hourly surprises · Free written quotes · Across all London boroughs
