Paints & finishes
Trade-grade paint as standard; premium brands on request at cost. Limewash for breathable walls.
- Farrow & Ball
- Little Greene
- Dulux Trade
- Crown Trade
painting & decorating in Bath
Painting & Decorating Bath
Internal and external painting, wallpapering and decorative finishes across Bath, Bath BA1, Bath BA2, and the surrounding villages.
- 22+ years in Bath
- MCIOB chartered
- £10M+ public liability
- Written workmanship guarantee
Painting and decorating across Bath — internal and external, from single rooms to full redecorations. The finish is only ever as good as the prep, so filling, sanding and sealing is where we spend the time. Period properties get breathable paint systems and limewash where the walls need them; modern homes get hard-wearing trade finishes. Sash windows, woodwork, wallpaper and feature walls — all in the same crew, all in the quote.
What We Do
The painting & decorating work we take on across Bath — every project, every property type.
Internal painting — walls, ceilings, woodwork
External painting and masonry paint
Wallpaper hanging and feature walls
Limewash and breathable paint for period walls
Sash window and joinery painting
Plaster repairs and prep before painting
Kitchen cabinet respraying
Colour consultation
Signs you need painting & decorating
If any of these sound like your property, it's worth booking a free site visit.
Paint applied to wet or unsealed plaster — the timeline includes proper drying and prep
Prep skipped — filling, sanding and sealing is where a paint job is won or lost
Impervious masonry paint on a solid stone wall — traps moisture and peels; breathable systems only
One coat where two are needed — coverage specified at quote, not discovered on the ladder
Woodwork painted over varnish without keying — flakes within a year
Furniture and floors left unprotected — everything sheeted, every day
Why Choose painting & decorating
We've completed hundreds of painting & decorating projects across Bath. Here's what makes them last.
Room redecoration from £350–£900; exteriors quoted per elevation
Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Dulux Trade and Crown Trade as standard
Limewash and breathable systems for listed and period walls
Full prep included — filling, sanding, sealing, caulking
External painting timed around weather windows, not wishful thinking
Same crew standard as the structural side — CSCS cardholders
Dust sheets and daily tidy as standard
Our Process
Every painting & decorating project follows the same 8-12 step process. Here's what to expect from your free site visit to your 12-month aftercare check.
01Free site visit & consultation
James visits your property to scope the rooms or elevations, check the surfaces, and talk colour and finish. No charge, no obligation.
02Fixed-price itemised quote
You receive a fully itemised quote — prep, paint, labour and materials all broken down. What we quote is what you pay.
03Scheduling & preparation
We agree start dates, move and cover furniture, sheet floors, and carry out all repairs and prep before a tin is opened.
04Painting & decorating begins
Prep first, then paint — specified coats applied properly with drying time respected. Your home stays liveable throughout.
05Quality check with James
James walks the finished work with you in daylight. Any snags are dealt with immediately — we only sign off when you are fully satisfied.
06Handover & aftercare
You get leftover paint labelled per room and care guidance for the finishes. If anything needs attention later, we come back.
Materials & Systems We Use for painting & decorating
We only use BBA-certified systems from leading UK and European manufacturers. Every installation carries a manufacturer warranty as standard.
painting & decorating Reviews
Verified customer reviews from our painting & decorating installations across Bath.
★★★★★
Older property, kitchen with apex ceiling. Very pleased with the professional finish, friendly team. I was asked before painting commenced what I would like. All surfaces fully protected and covered, no mess left. Impressed with the high standard. Kitchen looks exactly how I wanted it to look with the desired finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our painting & decorating service.
How much does painting and decorating cost in Bath?
A single room redecoration typically runs £350–£900 depending on size, ceiling condition and prep needed. Exteriors are quoted per elevation after a free site visit. You get a fixed-price quote before any work starts — no day rates, no open-ended estimates.
How long does it take to paint a room?
A standard bedroom takes 2-3 days including prep and drying time between coats. A full-house redecoration takes 1-2 weeks. We give you the schedule at quote and stick to it.
Do you paint listed buildings in Bath?
Yes — period and listed properties are our speciality. Limewash and breathable paint systems where the walls need them, matched to what the building can and cannot tolerate. Conservation-officer liaison included where required.
Do you do wallpaper hanging?
Yes — lining paper, standard wallpapers, wide-width and feature walls. Wall preparation is included: filling, sanding and sealing before anything goes on the wall.
Do you paint sash windows and woodwork?
Yes — sash windows, doors, skirtings, banisters and external joinery. Proper keying and priming, so the finish lasts. We can also repair rot while we are there and quote separately for anything structural.
Do you move furniture?
We move and cover furniture as part of the job — rooms are sheeted, floors protected, and everything is put back at the end of each day or on completion, as you prefer.
Can you paint straight after plastering?
Not immediately — new plaster needs to dry fully (typically 2-4 weeks for a skim) before painting, and even then it needs a mist coat first. We plan decoration timelines into any plastering job we do, so the finish is right rather than rushed.
Are you insured and qualified?
£10M+ public liability (AXA-verified). CSCS cardholders, City & Guilds / NVQ qualified. James is MCIOB chartered through the Chartered Institute of Building. All documentation on request.
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painting & decorating Across Bath & BANES
All 28 Bath & BANES areas — Bath city neighbourhoods and the wider market towns we cover.
Bath City12 areas
Bath Surrounding Villages6 areas
West Wiltshire6 areas
Somer Valley4 areas
Free site visits across Bath & BANES. Properties outside our standard coverage area can be quoted by arrangement. Listed building consent, conservation area consent and Building Control notification are handled on your behalf where required.
