What does painting & decorating cost in Manchester?
Real prices from our recent jobs, plus an instant estimate. Your final price is always fixed in writing after a free survey.
- Paint, materials & protection included
- No deposit for most domestic jobs
- VAT included in all prices shown
Instant estimate
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Estimate only — final price confirmed after a free survey.
2026 price guide
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Small bedroom | £300–£420 |
| Double bedroom | £380–£550 |
| Living room | £450–£650 |
| Hall, stairs & landing | £800–£1,400 |
| Kitchen cabinets (spray) | £1,450–£2,800 |
| Front door | £180–£320 |
| Wallpaper feature wall | £220–£350 |
| House exterior (3-bed) | £2,500–£4,500 |
| Full house interior (3-bed) | £4,000–£7,500 |
Prices include labour, paint, materials and VAT for an average Manchester home.
What affects your quote
Size & ceiling height
High Victorian ceilings need more time and access equipment.
Surface condition
Cracks, stains and old paper need extra preparation.
Paint choice
Trade paints vs. premium brands like Farrow & Ball.
Colour changes
Dark to light usually needs an extra coat.
Woodwork detail
Doors, spindles and sashes add careful hand-work.
Timing
Evenings, weekends and urgent starts.
Always included
- Free survey & fixed written quote
- All paint & materials
- Floor & furniture protection
- Minor filling & repairs
- Daily tidy & final clean
- 2-year guarantee
Quoted separately
- Re-skimming / major plastering
- Wallpaper supply
- Scaffolding (3+ storeys)
- Out-of-hours work
Money matters, answered
Spread the cost
Spread projects from £1,000 over 6–24 months. 0% APR available over 6 and 12 months.*
12 months · 0% APR
24 months · 9.9% APR
6 months · 0% APR
*Example for £2,000. Finance via a regulated lender, subject to status. Representative example to be supplied by lender.
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How we compare on price
Typical double bedroom, walls + ceiling + woodwork.
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