Painting and Decorating cost by region
The same painting and decorating spec quotes about 30% more in London (typical mid-range £2,450) than in Northern Ireland (£1,900). Compare all 12 regions below, then open your region for local benchmarks by postcode area.
| Region | Budget | Mid-range | Premium | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £250 | £2,450 | £7,300 | +22% |
| South East England | £200 | £2,250 | £6,700 | +12% |
| East of England | £200 | £2,100 | £6,400 | +6% |
| South West England | £200 | £2,100 | £6,300 | +5% |
| West Midlands | £200 | £2,000 | £6,000 | UK average |
| East Midlands | £200 | £1,950 | £5,900 | -2% |
| Scotland | £200 | £1,950 | £5,900 | -2% |
| North West England | £200 | £1,950 | £5,800 | -3% |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £200 | £1,900 | £5,800 | -4% |
| Wales | £200 | £1,900 | £5,700 | -5% |
| North East England | £200 | £1,900 | £5,600 | -6% |
| Northern Ireland | £200 | £1,900 | £5,600 | -6% |
Benchmarks from UK trade data with each region's labour and logistics adjustment applied. Regional pages break these down further by postcode area.
Next steps
Cross-check your preferred region against the full national guide, then run the calculator for a personalised estimate.