Quick answer
Our day rate is £250 per decorator, and our fixed prices start from £285 for a bathroom, £450 for a double bedroom and £775 for a hallway, stairs and landing, including preparation and trade paint.
If you are planning to redecorate, the first question is usually "what will it cost?" Here is what homeowners in Romiley, Marple, Bredbury and the rest of Stockport can expect to pay in 2026, based on our own price list.
Our day rate
Our day rate is £250 per decorator. It pays for the things that make a finish last: thorough preparation, trade paints, a tidy home every evening and a 2-year workmanship guarantee. We only use the day rate for small extras added during a job. Everything else is quoted as a fixed price.
Typical prices by room
These are starting prices for a typical Romiley home in fair condition, including preparation and trade paint:
| Job | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | 1 day | £285 |
| Single or box bedroom | 1 to 1.5 days | £335 |
| Double bedroom | 1.5 to 2 days | £450 |
| Living room | 2 to 2.5 days | £500 |
| Hallway, stairs & landing | 2.5 to 4 days | £775 |
| 3-bed semi, whole interior | 7 to 10 days | £2,600 |
See the full list on our prices page.
What pushes the price up
- Preparation. Cracked ceilings, flaking paint or lots of filling add time. Preparation is most of the job.
- Big colour changes. Going from a dark colour to white, or the reverse, often needs a third coat.
- High or awkward spaces. Stairwells, bay windows and Victorian ceilings need platforms and more care.
- Premium paints. Farrow & Ball or Little Greene cost more per tin than trade paint.
- Woodwork. Old yellowed gloss needs sanding and a bonding primer before a modern water-based finish.
How to get an accurate price
Ask for a written, itemised quote after a visit. It should list the rooms, the surfaces, the paint and the number of coats, and it should say whether materials are included. Be wary of a price given over the phone without anyone seeing the job.
Need a hand?
We decorate homes across Romiley, Marple, Bredbury and Stockport, with a free visit and a fixed written quote within 48 hours. Get a free quote.
Questions
What is your day rate?
£250 per decorator. We only use it for small extras added during a job; everything else is a fixed, written price agreed before we start.
Is it cheaper to pay a decorator by the day or a fixed price?
A fixed price is usually safer for you, because the decorator carries the risk if the job takes longer. Day rates suit small, open-ended jobs.
Do decorator prices include paint?
It varies. Always check. Our room prices include trade paint; wallpaper prices are labour only because you choose the paper.